Biplab Das

Senior Philanthropy and Programme Management professional with over 22 years of experience in grassroots development, grant management, civil society partnership building, CSR programmes, donor engagement, and community-based interventions across West Bengal and multiple Indian states. Experienced in managing the complete programme and grant lifecycle including CSO identification, partner assessment, due diligence, proposal development, budgeting, agreement/MoU processes, fund utilization monitoring, field reviews, reporting, compliance and impact documentation. Strong understanding of West Bengal's development context with extensive field experience in education, health, livelihoods, WASH, disaster preparedness and vulnerable communities.

Skilled in building strategic relationships with NGOs, government departments, CSR partners and community institutions to strengthen sustainable development outcomes.

• External Evaluator (Short-term Consultancy Assignment) at Caritas India | 2026-06 - 2026-06 | 5 Districts, Chhattisgarh: Khushaal Bachpan Project Evaluation: Conducted external evaluation of Khushaal Bachpan Project, assessing programme outcomes and sustainability. Undertook field visits, stakeholder consultations, data review and supported evaluation reporting.
• Manager – Donor Recruitment & Fundraising at DATRI Blood Stem Cell Donors Registry | 2025-11 - 2026-04 | Remote: Organized Blood Stem Cell Donor Registration Camps with hospitals, blood banks, and partner organizations Collected cheek swab samples and counselled donors for HLA testing Coordinated with CSR Heads and corporate leaders for proposal pitching and institutional fundraising Built partnerships with hospitals, corporates, blood banks, and civil society organizations
• Manager – Adult Literacy Programme (CSR) at India Humanity Foundation (Project supported by Coal India Limited) | 2025-04 - 2025-10 | India: Led implementation of a CSR-supported adult literacy programme for non-literate adults Coordinated NGO partners, programme monitoring, and stakeholder engagement for effective programme delivery Managed monitoring, reporting, compliance, and fund utilization processes aligned with CSR requirements
• Manager – Programmes at Rotary India Literacy Mission | 2014-12 - 2025-03: Managed strategic partnerships with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)/NGOs for implementation of literacy and child development programmes across 14 states and 3 Union Territories. Identified, assessed and strengthened NGO partners through organisational review, due diligence, programme assessment and capacity-building support. Managed end-to-end NGO partnership processes including partnership agreements, programme planning, budgeting, fund disbursement, monitoring and performance review. Built strong relationships with partner organisations to understand grassroots realities, community needs and implementation challenges.
• Project Coordinator – Urban Development, Health & Education at Sabuj Sangha
• District Manager – NRHM Project at Child in Need Institute (CINI)
• Project Manager – WASH Programme supported by Water For People at NISHTHA
• Programme Manager – Livelihood & Microfinance at LAMP

• Master of Social Work - Social Work | Netaji Subhas Open University | 2008
• Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work - Social Work | Jayaprakash Institute of Social Change | 2005
• Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce | University of Calcutta | 2002