Project Portfolio
A short introduction to projects done by Vishal Singh
HNI Fundraising Manager
• Fundraising Strategy: Collaborate on the annual fundraising plan and goals for major donors and foundations, focusing on acquisition, retention, reactivation, upgrade, and special appeals.
• Prospecting: Conduct research and identify potential high-value donors, preparing the necessary documentation and funding proposals to secure their support.
• Collaboration: Participate in regular Major Gift Prospecting meetings, contributing to strategy discussions both internally and externally to enhance the fundraising efforts.
• Persuasion: Utilize strong interpersonal skills to engage and convert donors, educating them on the various campaigns and initiatives of GreenPeace India and encouraging donations.
• Donor Cultivation: Develop tailored cultivation strategies for new donors, ensuring a seamless transition towards solicitation and closure.
• Donor Profiling: Conduct thorough profiling and research of donors in the database to identify their interests, wealth status, philanthropic preferences, and create personalized engagement plans.
• Networking: Build and manage internal and external networks to aid in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of high-value donors. Develop customized content for supporter engagement, including mailers, proposals, campaign briefs, and activity reports.
• Data Pool Creation: Establish a comprehensive data pool for Foundations & Trust, Legacy giving, Memorial giving, and tribute giving, integral to daily planning.
• Key Influencer Program: Assist the Major Donor Manager in setting up the Key Influencer Program, including Celebrity Engagement.
• Communication Strategy: Identify which campaign information should be shared with supporters and recommend communication strategies for sensitive issues that contribute significantly to the budget.
• Innovation: Based on the donor journey and environmental factors, develop innovative ways to enhance donor retention, upgrades, and donation scaling.• Fundraising Strategy: Collaborate on the annual fundraising plan and goals for major donors and foundations, focusing on acquisition, retention, reactivation, upgrade, and special appeals. • Prospecting: Conduct research and identify potential high-value donors, preparing the necessary documentation and funding proposals to secure their support.
• Collaboration: Participate in regular Major Gift Prospecting meetings, contributing to strategy discussions both internally and externally to enhance the fundraising efforts.
• Persuasion: Utilize strong interpersonal skills to engage and convert donors, educating them on the various campaigns and initiatives of GreenPeace India and encouraging donations.
• Donor Cultivation: Develop tailored cultivation strategies for new donors, ensuring a seamless transition towards solicitation and closure.
• Donor Profiling: Conduct thorough profiling and research of donors in the database to identify their interests, wealth status, philanthropic preferences, and create personalized engagement plans.
• Networking: Build and manage internal and external networks to aid in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of high-value donors. Develop customized content for supporter engagement, including mailers, proposals, campaign briefs, and activity reports.
• Data Pool Creation: Establish a comprehensive data pool for Foundations & Trust, Legacy giving, Memorial giving, and tribute giving, integral to daily planning.
• Key Influencer Program: Assist the Major Donor Manager in setting up the Key Influencer Program, including Celebrity Engagement.
• Communication Strategy: Identify which campaign information should be shared with supporters and recommend communication strategies for sensitive issues that contribute significantly to the budget.
• Innovation: Based on the donor journey and environmental factors, develop innovative ways to enhance donor retention, upgrades, and donation scaling.
Agriculture Technology
• Fundraising Consultant at Bihar Banana Farmers Association; Jan 2020 – Present (3 years 9 months)
• Designed Trade and Supply Chain System for horticultural products in Bhagalpur and Munger districts, benefiting farmers.
• Provided technology services to over 2,000 farmers.
• Developed fundraising strategy for Bihar Banana, securing support from corporates and foundations.
• Identified and closed fundraising opportunities for Mango, Lychee, and Banana projects.
• Established partnerships with corporates and FMCG foundations like Mother Dairy, BigBasket, and Swiggy.
• Conducted market research and managed investor relationships.
• Initiated B2B activities to attract corporate agricultural technology partnerships at the national level.
Health Technology
• Research Fellow at Incubation Centre, IIT Patna (IC IITP); Jul 2022 – Jun 2023 (1 year)
• Awarded NIDHI EIR Fellowship for Mental Health Awareness Product Research.
• Founded a customized Toys and Games startup.
• Showcased products in 30+ national exhibitions and events.
• Established organizational channel partners for manufacturing and sales.
• Initiated B2B sales with 10+ major clients including CDAC and CNLU.
• Created innovative, well-researched product designs.
• Selected for Shark Tank India’s preliminary round.
• Received support from MSME, AWE, BMUS, CDAC, and IIT Patna.
Education
• Guest Faculty at National Institute of Fashion Technology, NIFT Patna,; Jan 2020 – Dec 2022 (3 years)
• Served as Part-time Guest Faculty at NIFT Patna from Jan 2020 to Dec 2022.
• Developed and taught a comprehensive Critical Thinking course for second and third-year undergraduates.
• Designed lesson plans, conducted lectures, and facilitated discussions to enhance critical thinking skills.
• Provided individual counselling to guide students in career decisions in corporate and start-up sectors.
• Mentored students to improve decision-making abilities.
• Contributed to students’ educational and personal growth by promoting critical thinking and informed career choices.
• Demonstrated expertise in fashion industry teaching and counselling, enhancing the overall learning experience.
Waste Management
• Project Consultant at Aga Khan Foundation, India; Aug 2018 – Dec 2019 (1 year 5 months)
• Extensive expertise in waste management with diverse chemical, metallurgical, and industrial knowledge.
• Proficient in hazardous waste management, wastewater treatment, industrial chemistry, material science, metallurgy, environmental impact assessment, quality control, and regulatory compliance.
• In-depth understanding of material properties and behavior, including plastics and metals commonly found in industrial waste.
• Familiarity with key waste management regulations like Municipal Solid Wastes Rules (2000), Hazardous and Other Wastes Rules (2016), Plastic Waste Management Rules (2016), and relevant authorities like CPCB, NGT, and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
• Designed a comprehensive Door2Door waste collection, disposal, and feedback system for specific areas in Patna, Bihar (Phulwari Sharif, Danapur Nizamat, and Khagaul blocks).
Travel & Hospitality
• Founder at Unity Development Project LLP, Patna, India; Jun 2015 – Jul 2018 (3 years 2 months)
• Applied AI and ML algorithms for personalized travel recommendations and enhanced customer experiences.
• Proficient in VR/AR technology to offer immersive travel experiences and showcase destinations.
• Utilized drones for captivating travel photography and videography.
• Leveraged big data analytics for understanding customer behavior and preferences, enabling targeted marketing.
• Established Bihar’s first Affordable Homestay & Backpacker Hostel, Jerry Borry, with seed funding from the Dept. of Industries, Govt. of Bihar.
• Attracted clients from 30+ countries across the globe.
Sustainable Energy
• Senior Consultant at BAIF Development Research Foundation, Pune, India; Aug 2014 – Mar 2015 (8 months)
• Designed, developed, and installed a 1 Ton/Day Waste to Energy (WTE) system in Urulikanchan, Pune, yielding successful results.
• Implemented a 10 Million SOUL (Solar Urja Lamp) Project, installing 100 IRESA (Integrated Renewable Energy and Sustainable Agriculture) biogas units across Maharashtra and Gujarat.
• Compiled an extensive database encompassing BAIF’s initiatives in 60,000 villages, benefiting over 10 million individuals.
• Accomplished sustainable projects spanning waste management, renewable energy, and agricultural technology sectors.
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