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Kaushika Nayyar

@kaushikanayyar

Community engagement professional with expertise in public programming, fundraising, partnerships, and volunteer leadership. Proven success managing b

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a mission-driven role where I can lead accessible, equity-centered programming, grow partnerships, and strengthen fundraising and volunteer impact—bringing people-first, audience-focused strategy to children’s literacy and the arts.

Kaushika Nayyar is a community-rooted public programming professional with over 5 years of experience delivering accessible cultural programs across arts, education, and nonprofit sectors. She designs and facilitates community-based arts programming for children and youth, guided by organizational strategy, audience needs, and funding priorities, and grounded in trauma-informed, inclusive practices with a dedicated focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).

A proven fundraiser and partnership builder, Kaushika has secured major sponsorships and developed comprehensive fundraising strategies, including managing a $40,000 operational budget and a strategic campaign targeted at $200,000. She has built administrative systems for program record tracking, reporting, and performance evaluation to support both internal planning and external funding requirements.

As an events and volunteers manager, she leads volunteer recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention, achieving over 80% retention while coordinating partnerships, events, and board reporting. She also practices surface design on the side as a passion project.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Manager, Events & Volunteers

Current

The Children’s Book Bank

Aug 2025 - Present (11 months)

Supported participants through trauma-informed, inclusive facilitation practices and championed EDI to uplift marginalized voices. Managed a $40,000 operational budget for the annual fundraiser and spearheaded a strategic campaign with a targeted $200,000 fundraising goal.

Facilitation Equity Diversity Fundraising Fundraising Strategy

Studio Assistant

OCAD University

Jun 2023 - Aug 2025 (2 years 2 months)

Coordinated studio operations and supported collaborative learning for faculty and students, while contributing to volunteer retention efforts and event/logistics coordination.

Studio Operations Volunteer Retention Corporate Sponsorships Event Support

Manager, Programming & Volunteers

The Children’s Book Bank

Jun 2023 - Aug 2025 (2 years 2 months)

Led planning, delivery, and evaluation of free, year-round public programs for children, youth, families, and educators, prioritizing accessibility, equity, and community responsiveness. Oversaw end-to-end volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and retention to support an inclusive volunteer base.

Public Programming Author Talks and Programming Program Evaluation Volunteer Recruitment Volunteer Retention Equity Diversity Equity and Inclusion Board Reporting

Children & Youth Program Coordinator

ArtHeart

Aug 2021 - Jul 2022 (11 months)

Designed and facilitated community-based arts programming for children and youth, prioritizing accessibility, care, and creative expression.

Community Programming Accessibility Design Facilitation

Program Assistant

Broadening Horizons

Jun 2021 - Sep 2021 (3 months)

Supported program coordination, budgeting assistance, and partnerships to plan and execute public-facing events and fundraising initiatives that raised over $50,000 via online and in-person auctions.

Program Coordination Budgeting Event Partnerships Fundraising Auctions Partnership Management