
priyanka madireddy
@priyankamadireddy
I build fundraising, market-entry, and growth strategies across healthcare and education.
What I'm looking for
I'm leading major gifts strategy at IIT Kanpur Development Foundation, building and managing a ₹25 Cr. high-value donor pipeline for High Net-Worth Individuals and family foundations.
Previously, I led fundraising and communications at Avanti Fellows, helping grow the organization from ₹17 Cr. to ₹40 Cr. in India and raising $1M in the US. At IIT Bombay, I helped secure a $1.3M grant for a new research center and led operations, events, and stakeholder engagement.
My work also spans healthcare and international education: I grew revenue 30% YoY at EF Academy, launched oncology devices at Becton Dickinson, and expanded Biocon's business unit from $500K to $3.5M. I welcome opportunities to build and scale in agile start-up environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
VP, Major Gifts
IIT Kanpur Development Foundation
Jul 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Lead major gifts strategy targeting High Net-Worth Individuals and family foundations, building and managing a ₹25 Cr. high-value donor pipeline to advance institutional fundraising priorities.
Head of Fundraising and Communications
Avanti Fellows
Sep 2020 - Jul 2025 (4 years 10 months)
Successfully led the organization’s growth from 17 Cr. to 40 Cr. in India and raised 1M USD in the US, demonstrating strategic vision and leadership by managing and expanding the pipeline with new impact investments and continuing grants.
Country Manager
EF Academy International Boarding Schools
Oct 2018 - May 2020 (1 year 7 months)
Increased revenue 30% YoY by enacting strategic quarterly plans, offline & digital marketing activities and built ground-level partnerships with relevant organizations/education consultants in India. Introduced and championed new long sales-cycle customer service initiatives resulting in 90% student retention for the second year.
Assistant Manager to Project Manager
Wadhwani Interdisciplinary Research Center, Indian Institute
Mar 2015 - Sep 2018 (3 years 6 months)
Uncovered new fund-raising opportunities under Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. In close collaboration with researchers, research center head and funding agencies, formulated, edited, and submitted a 23-member project and were granted a $1.3M grant for a new research center. Managed the entire operations, processes and infrastructure procurement, and oversaw large campaign events, advi
Senior Manager, Operations and Corporate Fundraising
IITB Development and Relations Foundation
Mar 2015 - Sep 2018 (3 years 6 months)
Uncovered new fund-raising opportunities under Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. In close collaboration with researchers, research center head and funding agencies, formulated, edited, and submitted a 23-member project and were granted a $1.3M grant for a new research center. Managed the entire operations, processes and infrastructure procurement, and oversaw large campaign events, advi
Product Manager
Becton Dickinson
May 2013 - Jan 2014 (8 months)
Launched 2 new and managed multiple oncology medical devices with brand plans including marketing strategy, asset mapping, sales training, and growth forecasts to move from $600K to $1.3M BU. P&L, strategy and sales forecasts were regularly presented on the health of business unit. Planned the yearly medical training calendar and conducted 132 events/workshops in 240 days.
Senior Executive, Market Access
Biocon
Sep 2011 - Feb 2013 (1 year 5 months)
Converted new business opportunities with a 19-member sales team for product portfolio expansion pan-India to ensure growth from $500K to $3.5M business unit. Identified unmet needs and created partnership models with local governments to improve health outcomes for patients by bringing in value-added disease management solutions via workshops/trainings for medical professionals including doctors
International Sales and Marketing Assistant
Becton Dickinson
Jan 2009 - Jan 2011 (2 years)
Collaborated with cross-functional teams across 5 continents and 32 countries on multiple geography launches of 15+ new medical devices with product training and culturally relevant sales/marketing tools. Crafted market-relevant strategic plans supported by clinical/technical expertise and international workshops and was awarded cash prizes for exceptional IMS data clean-up and analysis.
Research Associate to Chairman
Avalon Healthcare
Aug 2008 - Jan 2009 (5 months)
Served as the Executive Director for new center acquisition committee and assisted in the development of a market entry plan for China. Created census reports for all of Avalon's 36 Senior Assisted Living facilities to help identify target customers leading to 13% increase in census annually. Performed detailed statistical analysis of services resulting in $260,000 savings.
Marketing and Sales Associate
Fidelity Investments
Jan 2008 - Aug 2008 (7 months)
Leveraged customer/market research data and competitive analysis to create new business strategies that lead to 700 new accounts nationally working with an 11-member team in a $20 million BU.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IIT Bombay
Basic French, Cultural Education
2017 - 2018
Cultural Education and Basic French course at IIT Bombay, India (2017-2018).
Stevens-Henager College
Master of Science, Health Care Administration
2006 - 2009
Master of Science in Health Care Administration from Stevens-Henager College, Utah, USA (2006-2009).
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Bachelor of Pharmacy, Pharmacy
2002 - 2006
Bachelor of Pharmacy from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Telangana, India (2002-2006).
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