Chitrani Manjunatha

Seasoned development professional with over 13 years of leadership experience in NGO management, CSR strategy, and program development. Proven expertise in implementing impactful initiatives in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), women's empowerment, and entrepreneurship development. Demonstrated ability to design and manage end-to-end project lifecycles, including planning, execution, monitoring & evaluation (M&E), and reporting.

Experienced in building and nurturing strategic partnerships with leading corporates such as Wipro, Juniper, and Dell to drive sustainable community development initiatives. Strong leadership skills in team building, stakeholder engagement, and donor relationship management, with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes. Served as a former PHOSH Committee Member with the Karnataka Agricultural Department and as an Ethics Committee Member with Neuberg Anand Academy, contributing to governance, compliance, and ethical standards.

Program Manager - Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM) - Bengaluru

(2018-03)

• Led CSR programs impacting 10,000+ beneficiaries; managed project design and donor reporting.
• Delivered workshops for 500+ stakeholders across education and governance sectors.
• Roles held: HR Manager, Procurement Lead, Strategic Advisor to CEO.

Documentation and Training Officer - Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM) - Bengaluru

(2015-03 - 2018-03)

• Built WASH knowledge base; trained communities and advocated for sanitation policies.

Nodal Officer, Digital Green Program - GREEN FOUNDATION - Bengaluru

(2013-04 - 2015-02)

• Implemented video-based learning programs with SHGs; monitored project impact.

Research & Documentation Officer - GREEN FOUNDATION - Bengaluru

(2011-07 - 2013-03)

• Conducted research studies and led documentation for key events and trainings.

Master of Development Management - Development Management - University of Mysore (2011)

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce - Kuvempu University (2008)