Saket Mani
Grant Operations & Data-Driven Philanthropy | I help organizations optimize grant funding & drive social impact through strategic data analysis | 20% efficiency boost in global grant processing
- Role
- Grant Ops Associate Philanthropy Cash Operations (Onsite Google) at Vaco by Highspring
- Location
- Gurugram, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Saket Mani
The goal is to turn data into information, and information into insight.\"~ Carly Fiorina, Former CEO of Hewlett-Packard. For nearly a decade, I have been at the intersection of philanthropy, data analytics, and program management, driving large-scale social impact initiatives across global organizations. My career has been a journey of leveraging technology, strategic planning, and stakeholder collaboration to optimize program performance and enhance decision-making in public health, crisis response, and community development. My Mission I help philanthropic organizations, public health bodies, and social impact initiatives harness data-driven decision-making to improve program efficiency, scale impact, and optimize grant operations. Through my expertise in process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and digital transformation, I ensure that funding reaches the right communities at the right time—maximizing measurable change. How I Deliver Impact Optimizing Grant Operations – Spearheaded a 20% increase in grant processing efficiency for global crisis response and community programs. Scaling Training & Capacity Building – Designed and launched a nationwide digital training network, successfully training 100+ master trainers across India. Driving Public Health & Crisis Response – Led procurement and execution of COVID hospitals and vaccine centers in Bihar, boosting vaccination rates by 70%. Enhancing Communication & Public Engagement – Managed nationwide media campaigns, digital outreach, and policy communication to elevate awareness on HIV prevention, maternal health, and sustainable development. Managing Large-Scale Budgets & Resources – Effectively handled INR 5 Cr+ project budgets, ensuring 100% compliance and on-time delivery. At my core, I am an adaptive problem solver, data strategist, and social impact leader, committed to ensuring that every initiative I undertake creates real, measurable change in people’s lives. Let’s connect to explore synergies in data-driven philanthropy and global social impact! m••••••••@gmail.com
Experience
Grant Ops Associate Philanthropy Cash Operations (Onsite Google)
Aug 2023 — Present · Gurugram, IN
Boosted global grant processing efficiency by 20% through streamlined workflows, process automation, and data-driven decision-making. Established strategic partnerships with Donor Advised Funds (DAFs), enhancing fund distribution across APAC, EMEA, and global crisis response programs. Led rapid response grant disbursement for humanitarian crises, natural disasters, and armed conflicts, ensuring timely financial aid. Developed internal training and compliance protocols to improve grant allocation accuracy and adherence to philanthropic regulations.
Education
Central University of South Bihar
Master's in Communication & Media Studies
2013 — 2015
NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata Group of Institutions 277
Bachelors in Media Science (hons.)
2010 — 2013
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Masters in Social Work
2015 — 2017
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2023
MAAC
Digital Film Making
2009 — 2010
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