Satyam Barakoti

About Satyam Barakoti

I help mission-driven organizations turn vision into measurable impact. With 20+ years of experience across fundraising, strategy, and organizational development, I connect people, purpose, and resources through clear systems and compelling storytelling.My work spans from launching statewide partnerships to leading multimillion-dollar campaigns. I designed and implemented the Victim Liaison Project with the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, created the first culturally specific training manual for AAPI advocates, and built systems that improved transparency and accountability across multi-stakeholder projects.As a fundraising strategist, I’ve managed capital campaigns, cultivated major donors, and crafted messaging that moves people from awareness to action. Whether developing a donor journey, writing a case statement, or facilitating cross-team alignment, my goal is always the same: translate values into resources that advance equity and justice.Clients describe me as analytical yet intuitive—able to see both the strategy and the story. I bring structure, empathy, and curiosity to every engagement, helping teams understand how and why progress happens. My global experience across the U.S, Latin America, and South Asia enables me to navigate complexity across cultures and sectors.I specialize in:• Fundraising strategy, donor communications, and campaign design• Organizational systems, evaluation, and governance• Grant and impact writing—proposals, reports, storytelling, and content editingI work best with partners who value thoughtfulness, integrity, and results. If you’re seeking a consultant who can see both the big picture and the details—someone who can design strategy and write the story that moves it forward—I’d love to collaborate.

Experience

1. Managing Consultant

   Durga Consulting

   Mar 2011 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Founded and scaled a nonprofit consulting firm specializing in fundraising strategy, major gifts development, and organizational growth for mission-driven organizations ($100K–$5M budgets). Advised 30+ nonprofit, government, and community-based clients; tripled firm revenue over eight years while building and supervising a team of two full-time consultants- Designed and implemented comprehensive development strategies including major gifts portfolios, institutional funding plans, campaign execution, and donor stewardship systems- Partnered with executive directors and boards to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward high-capacity individual and institutional donors; developed customized major gift strategies and moves management frameworks to increase revenue and long-term donor retention- Conducted donor prospect research, capacity analysis, and revenue forecasting; supported clients in securing five- and six-figure commitments aligned with organizational growth priorities- Facilitated board development and fundraising training, strengthening board engagement in donor cultivation and solicitation and improving accountability around revenue targets- Built CRM systems, reporting dashboards, and grant tracking infrastructure (Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, DonorPerfect) to ensure accurate pipeline management, stewardship tracking, and performance monitoring- Oversaw brand and narrative strategy to support fundraising growth, producing annual reports, case statements, sponsorship packages, and donor-facing collateral aligned with strategic revenue goals- Cultivated media and public relations partnerships that elevated client visibility and strengthened donor confidence, resulting in coverage in regional and national outlets.

Education

• University of Maine

  B.A, Interdisciplinary Degree in Political Science, Women's Studies & Sociology

  2001 — 2002

• American University

  Masters of Arts, International Development

  2002 — 2004

• Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Home Science

  1995 — 1998

• Sri Sathya Sai Vidhya Vihar

  High School

  1993 — 1995

• St. Mary's High School, Kathmandu, Nepal

  SLC

  1981 — 1991

Skills

• Public Policy
• Program Evaluation
• Project Planning
• Ngos
• Grants
• Communications Strategy
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Social Media
• International Development
• Strategic Planning
• Online Marketing
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Strategic Communications
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Program Management
• Event Planning
• Community Relations
• Board Development
• Email Marketing
• Policy Analysis
• Marketing Communications
• Collateral Material Development
• Microsoft Office
• Budget Development
• Project Management
• Capacity Building
• Customer Relations
• Non-Profits
• Direct Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Volunteer Management
• Training
• Newsletters
• Technical Assistance
• Cultural Awareness
• Philanthropy