Building Fundraising Leaders for Tomorrow

Nikita is an impact leader with experience across corporate philanthropy, capacity building, and nonprofit program management. She previously served as the India Lead at Google.org, the global philanthropic arm of Google, wherein she spearheaded Google India’s CSR strategy and grantmaking. She built Google India’s first philanthropic portfolio in Digital Responsibility to reach over 1 million underserved people, in addition to crafting impact partnerships in sustainability, economic opportunity, and AI for Social Good.

Early in her career, she was a founding team member of the School of Life Foundation, a not-for-profit social enterprise focused on prevention of sexual violence against women and children. She also worked with Kaivalya Education Foundation on large-scale public education reform in rural Rajasthan and municipal schools of Mumbai.

Nikita holds a Master’s in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education and is also an alum of Delhi University and the Gandhi Fellowship.

Meenal is a social sector professional leading projects focused on capacity building, strengthening communities, and knowledge dissemination, with emphasis on fundraising for social change and advancing gender equity. At ILSS, Meenal works with the Centre of Excellence – Fundraising where she leads the India Fundraising Conference and focuses on knowledge production to advance fundraising knowledge and skills in the sector. Prior to ILSS, she worked with a South Asian feminist network, Sangat where she designed and implemented capacity-building programs, campaigns, cultural interventions towards strengthening gender justice in South Asia. Meenal holds a Bachelor of Engineering from BIT, Mesra and has worked as a Software Engineer for Verizon Data Services India. She has also been a Young India Fellow (2015-16) at Ashoka University.

Aradhya has forged a dynamic career path, transitioning from the corporate realm to impactful social work. Starting his professional journey at KPMG, Aradhya honed his skills in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, where he gained valuable experience in strategic analysis and project management. His desire to contribute to societal change led him to a transformative fellowship with Teach For India (TFI), where he immersed himself in educational initiatives aimed at bridging the opportunity gap for underprivileged children.

Currently, Aradhya is a Program Associate in the Centre of Excellence for Fundraising. His blend of corporate acumen and passion for social causes underscores his commitment to fostering meaningful change and advancing sustainable development goals. Aradhya’s journey reflects a dedication to leveraging his skills for the greater good, making a significant difference in the social sector through both strategic insight and hands-on engagement.