Neha Kumari

Assistant Manager - Corporate Partnerships , The Akshaya Patra Foundation

Delhi, Delhi

Social impact professional with 3+ years’ experience in CSR, partnerships, and fundraising. Vedica postgraduate skilled in stakeholder engagement, data-driven execution, and strategic communication. Passionate about advancing inclusive development through impactful, scalable initiatives across nonprofit and corporate social responsibility ecosystems.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
Professional Experience:

Neha Kumari is a dynamic and purpose-driven professional with over three years of cross-sector experience spanning CSR strategy, corporate partnerships, marketing, and program management across social impact and corporate environments.

1. Assistant Manager – Corporate Partnerships, Akshaya Patra Foundation (May 2024 – Mar 2025)
At one of India’s largest NGOs, Neha led key donor and partnership initiatives:

Managed corporate partnerships worth ?2.5 Crore with a 90% renewal success rate.

Acquired new corporate partnerships amounting to ?1 Crore.

Designed and executed a 6-month CSR strategy for Collins Aerospace, improving employee engagement by 20% and increasing funding by 15%.

Streamlined reporting by using data analytics to improve KPI tracking, increasing efficiency by 30%.

Played a central role in donor communications, query resolution, and impact storytelling.


2. Sales and Marketing Executive, YOMAKS Group (Jan 2023 – Jan 2024)
In a business-facing role, Neha developed strong market research and branding skills:

Executed marketing strategies across social media, emails, and blogs.

Conducted market analysis to align branding with customer preferences.

Supported promotional events and trade shows, gaining hands-on event coordination experience.


3. Shadow a Woman Fellowship – CEO’s Office, Only Much Louder (OML) (Jun 2023 – Aug 2023)
At this media and content-driven organization, she strengthened her communication and campaign planning expertise:

Managed content and digital strategies for brands such as Ajio, Breezer, Aqualogica, and Glance.

Coordinated with leading Indian influencers (Zakir Khan, Tanmay Bhatt, Kusha Kapila) for brand storytelling.

Led digital engagement and social media amplification campaigns with measurable impact.


4. CSR Intern, Bata India Limited – Vedica Workplace Experience Centre (Jan 2023 – May 2023)
At Bata, she worked on strategic CSR benchmarking and recommendations:

Conducted comparative CSR analysis involving Adidas and Marks & Spencer.

Proposed enhancements to Bata’s CSR programs based on competitive insights and sector best practices.


5. Project Highlights:

“Golf for Good” Fundraiser (Akshaya Patra): Successfully led a high-stakes donor event that raised ?50 Lakh through sponsorships and engagement.

Ajio vs. Nykaa Market Research (OML): Informed campaign strategy through comparative market analysis in fashion retail.

CSR Strategy Building (Bata India): Developed actionable CSR strategy documents based on research findings.


Skills:

Donor Acquisition & Retention | Strategic CSR & Fundraising | Data-driven Reporting

Program & Stakeholder Management | CRM (Salesforce) | Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

Marketing & Campaign Planning | Communication (English & Hindi) | Field Work

Education:

The Vedica Scholars Programme for Women
Post Graduate Programme in Management Practice & Leadership
2022 – 2024
An interdisciplinary management program combining leadership development, liberal arts, and workplace readiness. The program equipped Neha with strong foundations in strategy, communication, project management, and social impact leadership. She also earned certifications in Project Management, Consumer Behavior, Data Analytics using MS Excel, and Human Resource Management.

Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi
Bachelor of Arts – History and Political Science
2019 – 2022
Provided a strong academic grounding in socio-political theory, governance, and historical analysis. This background enriched her ability to understand and work within complex social structures and development contexts.

Affiliations and Achievements:

Corporate Partnerships Success – Akshaya Patra Foundation

As Assistant Manager, I led high-impact donor engagement and CSR strategy at the Akshaya Patra Foundation. I achieved a 90% renewal rate for partnerships worth ?2.5 Crore and secured new corporate funding of ?1 Crore. Notably, I designed and implemented a 6-month CSR strategy for Collins Aerospace, resulting in a 20% rise in employee engagement and a 15% increase in funding. By leveraging data to improve KPI tracking, reporting efficiency improved by 30%. Through tailored engagement and outcome-focused communication, I balanced donor retention with acquisition, significantly strengthening long-term corporate relationships and organizational impact.

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

Years of Experience:

0-2 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, Hindi

Nationality:

Indian

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