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Ruchika Sahni

Bangalore

Summary

Over two decades of diversified experience, with close to 16 years of rich & prolific exposure towards demonstrated leadership in the development sector working on developing and implementing CSR Strategy.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Partnerships

Tata STRIVE
05.2019 - Current
  • Developed and presented business plans to scale philanthropic efforts for global and Indian organizations.
  • Build strategic alliances and coalitions with partners on thematic areas and locations.
  • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders on utilization of CSR Funds.
  • Focus on managing CSR grants from organizations as per the government laws
  • Spearheaded employee engagement initiatives for organizations.
  • Collaborated with communications department to craft organization's corporate social responsibility mission and positioning.

Head Resource Mobilisation

Terres Des Hommes Germany India Programmes
09.2016 - 04.2019

1. Setting up the fundraising department for TDH and its local entities and

raising funds from corporate sector in India including German and other

Foundations.

2. Working with project support staff and accessing project proposals

and details for dissemination to partners.

4. Orienting the project support staff on the nature and modalities of

projects as per CSR laws.

5. Ensure timely delivery of presentations, reports to all partners.



Senior Manager-CSR Initiative

Concern India Foundation
05.2010 - 08.2016

1. Drove fund raising initiatives and creating new growth potentials for the organizations.

2. Designing innovative and engaging volunteer programs for employees for corporate partners to program's

3. Help organizations plan their CSR Strategy and facilitate implementation of the same.

4.Built new partnerships with many Multinational organizations and managed relationships with existing donors

5.Conceptualized, planned and executed fundraising events including Art shows, exhibitions and events for corporate employees and children.

Consultant

Development Alternatives
01.2008 - 10.2008
  • Delivered high-quality presentations to stakeholders, effectively communicating project objectives and results.
  • Collateral Development
  • Organized and analyzed primary and secondary research to understand industry, market and company trends.
  • Searching opportunities with Multilateral and Bilateral

Khushii

Khushii
03.2005 - 05.2006
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Brand Management and Creative Evaluation
  • Media Relations Management
  • Press Releases
  • Website Development
  • Collateral Development –Product Brochures, Case Studies

Assistant Manager-Corporate Communications

EXL Service.Com (India) Pvt. Ltd
09.2004 - 03.2005

1.Brand Management and Creative Evaluation

2.Media Relations Management

3.Press Releases

4.Website Development

5.Collateral Development –Product Brochures, Case Studies

6.Relationship Management with Agencies – NASSCOM, CII

Marketing Executive -Product Promotions and Events

Microsoft Corporation (India) Pvt Ltd.
02.2002 - 04.2004
  • Communicated marketing strategy and campaign performance to verify alignment with corporate sales objectives.
  • Managed and oversaw design of marketing material and promotional literature for organization.
  • Collaborated closely with sales teams to ensure alignment between promotional activities and revenue goals.
  • Coordinated trade shows and events to showcase company offerings, generating leads and increasing brand visibility in target markets.

Production Design

Images Inc
05.1998 - 01.2002
  • Participated in pre-production meetings to provide input on design direction and offer creative solutions for potential challenges during the production process.
  • Communicated effectively with cross-functional teams throughout the production process to maintain open lines of communication regarding progress updates or changes.
  • Worked closely with lighting and sound departments to integrate their elements seamlessly into the overall design aesthetic of each project.
  • Balanced artistic vision with practical considerations, such as budget and time constraints, to produce successful results across a wide range of projects.

Education

Post-Graduate Diploma in Media Production - Media And Communications

Griffith University
Brisbane, Australia
02.1998

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Gargi College
New Delhi, India
07.1996

Skills

  • Strategy planning and Program Design
  • Policy implementation
  • Key performance indicators
  • Budget development and tracking
  • Proposals and presentations
  • Reporting
  • Process optimization and improvements
  • Fund Utilization

Timeline

Lead Partnerships

Tata STRIVE
05.2019 - Current

Head Resource Mobilisation

Terres Des Hommes Germany India Programmes
09.2016 - 04.2019

Senior Manager-CSR Initiative

Concern India Foundation
05.2010 - 08.2016

Consultant

Development Alternatives
01.2008 - 10.2008

Khushii

Khushii
03.2005 - 05.2006

Assistant Manager-Corporate Communications

EXL Service.Com (India) Pvt. Ltd
09.2004 - 03.2005

Marketing Executive -Product Promotions and Events

Microsoft Corporation (India) Pvt Ltd.
02.2002 - 04.2004

Production Design

Images Inc
05.1998 - 01.2002

Post-Graduate Diploma in Media Production - Media And Communications

Griffith University

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Gargi College
Ruchika Sahni