Radhika Gupta
Mountain View,CA
Summary
Experienced leader in strategic philanthropy and fundraising with a proven track record in developing effective fundraising and marketing initiatives. Skilled in fostering collaboration across teams and driving process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. Results-driven with a strong focus on building relationships and cultivating partnerships to support business growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
National Director, Strategic Partnerships & Philanthropy
Pratham USA
02.2025 - Current
- Spearheaded the national major gifts and corporate fundraising strategy, resulting in over $12 million in annual revenue across individual and corporate channels.
- Designed and implemented targeted engagement strategies for high-value donors, achieving 20% YoY growth ($2.4M) in the segment.
- Secured Pratham’s largest individual gift to date, a $6M commitment, by building trust-based relationships rooted in impact storytelling and donor alignment.
- Directed annual fundraising strategy and budget execution across major gifts, and corporate portfolios.
- Partnered with the CEO and Chairman to steward board engagement, including strategic communications, relationship management, and long-term fundraising planning.
- Managed a dotted-line team of five Major Gifts Officers, focusing on performance coaching, capacity building, and portfolio growth.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to lead the national gala fundraising strategy, developing tailored products and donor pitches that streamlined internal workflows, and improved donor reporting and stewardship.
- Launched high-impact corporate partnerships and employee engagement initiatives with Google, Microsoft, Deloitte, Amazon, Westbridge, Airbnb, JP Morgan, and Motorola, generating over $2M in revenue and visibility in 18 months.
Founder
Raaha
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Founded a social enterprise to strengthen the global artisan economy by building a network of 3,500+ artisan enterprises, self-help groups, social entrepreneurs, and academic institutions including IIM-A, NIFT, and NID
- Designed and led digital literacy training for 3,000+ artisans, equipping them with practical skills in sales, marketing, business development, and communications
- Secured partnerships with Mastercard, LinkedIn to fund and scale livelihood programs for artisan communities and social enterprises
- Conceptualized and developed a 2,000-product B2B catalogue for corporate gifting, promoting sustainable and ethical sourcing practices
- Raised $25,000 in COVID-19 relief funds, enabling critical medical and food aid distribution to artisan families across India.
Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships
Pratham USA
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Built and executed the strategic vision for corporate fundraising as a founding leader of the vertical, laying the foundation for long-term revenue growth and institutional positioning
- Led corporate engagement strategy with global MNCs and corporate foundations, securing high-impact, values-aligned partnerships that advanced both programmatic and brand objectives
- Spearheaded new alliances with CSR teams and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) across tech, finance, and professional services sectors to drive employee giving and engagement campaigns.
- Launched and scaled the Corporate Advocates Program, onboarding 150+ executives and providing customized marketing toolkits to drive brand awareness, employee engagement, and warm introductions that supported pipeline growth
Co-Founder
Black Taxi Creative Concepts
02.2011 - 12.2021
- Co-founded and scaled a fashion and lifestyle platform that supported 2500+ emerging brands and creative entrepreneurs in the affordable luxury segment
- Launched an e-commerce arm with investment and partnership from Vilara.com, one of India’s leading online retail platforms
- Pioneered India’s curated marketplace culture, hosting 60+ experiential pop-up events across India and Singapore to drive discovery, retail innovation, and community engagement generating $1M in sales
Education
Master of Arts - Fashion Marketing And Management
University of Arts, London College of Fashion
London, UK01-2010
Bachelors of Commerce - Business, Economics
Narsee Monjee College of Commerce And Economics
Mumbai, India05-2008
Associate of Science - Fashion Marketing
Parsons School of Design
New York, NY01-2008
Skills
- Major gifts fundraising
- Network building
- Corporate engagement strategy
- Event strategy
- Team leadership
- Partnership development
- Stakeholder relationship management
Timeline
National Director, Strategic Partnerships & Philanthropy
Pratham USA
02.2025 - Current
Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships
Pratham USA
01.2022 - 07.2022
Founder
Raaha
11.2020 - 12.2022
Co-Founder
Black Taxi Creative Concepts
02.2011 - 12.2021
Master of Arts - Fashion Marketing And Management
University of Arts, London College of Fashion
Bachelors of Commerce - Business, Economics
Narsee Monjee College of Commerce And Economics
Associate of Science - Fashion Marketing
Parsons School of Design
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