I seek a senior role where I can lead cross-sector partnerships, manage large portfolios, overlook grant making, partnership management with diverse stakeholders, strengthen governance, and scale impact through transparent private–public collaboration.
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swati sharma
@swatisharma985
Senior Grants Manager | International Portfolios | NGO & Foundation Grantmaking
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
Senior development leader with 16+ years of experience managing multi-country grant-making portfolios exceeding US$50+million and shaping philanthropic strategies across Asia Pacific. Currently leading Asia Pacific grantmaking at Fidelity International, I manage complex portfolios across health, education, employability, arts, and inclusion, while collaborating with global teams across Europe and UK. I have a strong track record of strengthening partner systems, ensuring compliance, and translating strategy into measurable impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Current
Lead Asia-Pacific philanthropic strategy and manage a $50M+ portfolio, implementing rigorous due diligence for 85+ partners annually and directing corporate capital toward high-impact development across India, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan.
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Senior Program Manager
The Hans Foundation
Mar 2015 - Aug 2021 (6 years 5 months)
Directed operations for a $70M+ cumulative philanthropic portfolio, institutionalized MEL systems across 100+ projects, and led capacity-building to strengthen partner financial governance and FCRA compliance.
Technical Coordinator
Public Health Foundation of India
Jun 2012 - Mar 2015 (2 years 9 months)
Managed $5M+ portfolios with government and international donors, drafting and operationalizing 20+ MOUs to ensure clear accountability and prevent scope creep.
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Program Officer, Urban Governance
Society for Participatory Research in Asia
Mar 2011 - Aug 2012 (1 year 5 months)
Piloted social audits, citizen charters, and grievance redressal mechanisms across 10+ municipalities to improve transparency and accountability in urban service delivery.
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Research Associate
WASME World
Feb 2010 - Mar 2011 (1 year 1 month)
Designed and delivered training modules for 500+ SMEs focused on business integrity and operational excellence to strengthen small business practices.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National Institute of Health and Family Welfare
Masters Diploma, Public Health Promotion
2016 - 2017
Masters Diploma in Public Health Promotion focused on public health program design and promotion.
TERI School of Advanced Studies
Master of Business Administration, Infrastructure (Urban Development & Project Management)
2007 - 2009
MBA in Infrastructure with focus on Urban Development and Project Management, covering PPP, urban governance, and infrastructure finance.
University of Delhi
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
2003 - 2006
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology covering foundational psychological theories and research methods.
Availability
Open to opportunities
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