Rupica Saxena Bisht

Corporate CSR & ESG Strategist

Corporate CSR & ESG strategist with 15+ years of experience driving sustainable impact, diversity & inclusion, and research based program design. Proven success in multi million dollar fundraising, corporate partnerships, and board level advisory. Skilled in policy advocacy, impact measurement, and digital transformation, with a track record of scaling CSR initiatives to reach 100,000+ beneficiaries across 12 states. Adept at aligning CSR investments with UN SDGs, national mandates, and corporate ESG priorities, while authoring thought leadership reports and sectoral benchmarking studies.

[email protected] +91 8130856976 Bangalore, India
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Senior Manager – CSR
TeamLease Foundation
2022 — PresentCurrent
  • Designed and executed ESG aligned CSR strategies, integrating D&I frameworks that increased women’s participation in skilling programs by 40%
  • Conducted research driven needs assessments and sectoral benchmarking to optimize CSR investments
  • Secured and managed multi million dollar partnerships, ensuring sustainable funding streams
  • Led a team of 4 managers and 50–60 personnel, scaling employment programs to 50,000+ beneficiaries annually
  • Authored impact reports and ESG disclosures presented to corporate boards and donor committees
  • Implemented digital CSR dashboards, reducing reporting turnaround by 30% and enhancing transparency
Senior National Partnership Officer
Humana People to People India
2015 — 2022
  • Secured ₹50+ crore CSR and grant funding, positioning the organization as a preferred partner for Fortune 500 companies
  • Designed and executed award winning CSR programs in skilling, education, and livelihoods
  • Embedded inclusive practices across projects, ensuring equitable access for marginalized groups and differently abled beneficiaries
  • Established a structured partner engagement framework, strengthening long term collaborations
  • Conducted policy research and sectoral benchmarking, aligning CSR programs with national priorities and corporate ESG mandates
  • Managed cross functional teams across multiple states, delivering measurable impact to 70,000+ beneficiaries
Program Coordinator
OneWorld Foundation & CEMCA
2010 — 2015
  • Led policy advocacy efforts with government ministries, expediting licensing for community radio stations
  • Conducted research on community media impact, contributing to national level policy discussions
  • Designed knowledge sharing platforms and toolkits, empowering grassroots media practitioners
  • Strengthened governance and operational efficiency through ethical guidelines and self assessment frameworks
Family Resilience Worker
Hull Families Project & Family Assessment & Support Unit (FASU), UK
2008 — 2010
  • Designed and delivered structured intervention programs for vulnerable families and marginalized youth
  • Provided counseling and resilience building support, fostering inclusion and empowerment
  • Collaborated with child protection services, schools, and community organizations to deliver holistic support solutions
Skills
Corporate CSR Strategy & ESG AlignmentDiversity, Equity & Inclusion (D&I) Program DesignResearch, Benchmarking & Policy AnalysisFundraising & Multi Million PartnershipsImpact Communication & Board Level ReportingMonitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) FrameworksDigital CSR Dashboards & Data AnalyticsMulti Stakeholder Engagement (Corporate, Govt, Multilateral)Capacity Building & Social Innovation
Education
Masters in Social Work
University of Hull, UK
2010
BA (Hons) History
University of Delhi
2006
Certifications
Safeguarding Children
Family Group Conferencing
Sexual Health
Bullying, Discrimination & Isolation
Gypsy & Traveler Awareness
Deliberate Self Harm & Young People
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