The Pune chapter is led by Chapter Chair Rachna Rathi and managed by CEO Parul Vaidya and Program Manager Bhagyashree Gade. The team is passionate about inculcating a culture of philanthropy in the city, made possible with the support of a deeply motivated and committed partner network.
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We amplify your impact in Pune and beyond. We connect funders, businesses, and individuals with local non-profits and social organizations to forge positive & dynamic change. We help you do more—with the right combination of time, treasure, talent, ties, and training. SVP India, Pune Chapter is a support system for philanthropists & NGOs and a catalyst for change.
The Pune Chapter of SVP India was launched in 2014 and since then has worked with over 15 grass-root organizations and more than 100 like-minded individuals who believe in creating impact. Along with individual philanthropists, our Chapter launched the Corporate Partnership Program in early 2020. It is aimed at companies who wish to provide the SVP experience to their senior executives. The organization nominees to SVP partake of the diverse learning and growth opportunities like focused learning sessions, workshops, NGO visits, Chapter Committees, and hands-on volunteering opportunities at NGOs.
Pune NGO Investees
SVP funds grassroot level, implementing NGOs and provides them monitoring support through our partner network.
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Latest Happenings
SVP India’s Pune Chapter organized Pitch Perfect, a scintillating evening of giving with noted Philanthropists, Foundations, and Corporate companies from the city. The evening was a testament to the unwavering power of compassion, which united over 100 people for one cause, that of supporting social good.
The evening saw the generous community of Pune come together and commit a sum of over 2.35 crores in support of the presenting non-profits. The amount is significant and will help the non-profit founders make a notable difference in the communities they support.
SVP coached 8 Pune-based non-profits over two months and provided them with a platform to present their compelling stories in a 5-minute pitch that communicates who they are, what they do, why they do it, and the impact a donor’s support can make.
Ruby & Kishen Jhunjhunwala hosted our Partner Meeting, where our Partners indulged in an enriching art immersion experience
Maya Care Foundation serves the elderly and creates livelihood opportunities for persons with disabilities. The ‘Meet & Greet session with Mayacare’ provided a unique opportunity where SVP Partners interacted and met the volunteers, beneficiaries and the leadership team of Maya Care.
We organised a ‘Pre X’Mas SVP Pop-up’ for a few grassroot NGO stalls showcasing unique handmade gift items helping the NGOs promote local businesses and sell their merchandise at our Partner – Moushumi Kuvawala’s Pilates studio
As a part of the ‘NGO Mitra Series’, our Corporate Partner – Extentia Technologies volunteered to conduct a 2 days training program on ‘Social Media Marketing for NGOs’ for 27 NGOs which focused on the intricacies of social media. Attendees gained insights into fundamental social media concepts, essential content creation tools, platform dynamics, and the art of analytics.
Kalpana: She for STEM’ Program by our investee NGO VigyanShaala International kickstarted at the Fergusson College and more than 250+ students and teachers attended the full day session. The event was a powerful platform where VigyanShaala engaged in empowering discussions about the countless opportunities available for women in STEM careers.
What our Partners and Investees say
Sujana Krishnamoorthy
Executive Director
Pune
What has marked our association with SVP, Pune Chapter has been the monthly dialogue that we have had – which has helped us ideate better especially with challenges. Their approach has been marked by an understanding of the issues we face as a growing organisation and the SVP team has given us very valuable suggestions and feedback.
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Sujana Krishnamoorthy
Executive Director
Pune
What has marked our association with SVP, Pune Chapter has been the monthly dialogue that we have had – which has helped us ideate better especially with challenges. Their approach has been marked by an understanding of the issues we face as a growing organisation and the SVP team has given us very valuable suggestions and feedback.
Radiya Gohil & Mridula Das
Founder
Pune
SVP has been instrumental in helping us start our Livelihood Skills Training Programme. The motivation and belief that they showed in our work pushed us to develop learning modules for this training keeping in mind the abilities and needs of our students. SVP facilitated a partnership with TATA AutoComp to launch Café DIL- our very own Café.
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Radiya Gohil & Mridula Das
Founder
Pune
SVP has been instrumental in helping us start our Livelihood Skills Training Programme. The motivation and belief that they showed in our work pushed us to develop learning modules for this training keeping in mind the abilities and needs of our students. SVP facilitated a partnership with TATA AutoComp to launch Café DIL- our very own Café.
Abhay and Manjiri Joshi
Founder
Pune
As founders of a charity, we struggled to fund ourselves for the first 11 years of its existence. Our first encounter with SVP in 2020, came as a magical touch. Today, Maya CARE’s free service for elderly is available in 50 Indian and 4 UK cities, we have completed 14,400 free elderly visits and enabled livelihood for 820 persons with disabilities.
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Abhay and Manjiri Joshi
Founder
Pune
As founders of a charity, we struggled to fund ourselves for the first 11 years of its existence. Our first encounter with SVP in 2020, came as a magical touch. Today, Maya CARE’s free service for elderly is available in 50 Indian and 4 UK cities, we have completed 14,400 free elderly visits and enabled livelihood for 820 persons with disabilities.
Soumya Jain
CEO
Pune
iTeach and SVP started working together 2 years ago and it’s been an insightful and supportive experience. As our first batch of first-generation learners, SVP and iTeach came together to enable them to get their first jobs! The insights from the SVP partners were critical here, and we are continuing to refine our programs basis their advice.
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Soumya Jain
CEO
Pune
iTeach and SVP started working together 2 years ago and it’s been an insightful and supportive experience. As our first batch of first-generation learners, SVP and iTeach came together to enable them to get their first jobs! The insights from the SVP partners were critical here, and we are continuing to refine our programs basis their advice.
Rati Forbes
All India Board of Directors
Pune
Being a part of a network of like-minded individuals always creates a sense of community; where one can learn and share. My best learnings have been listening to a lot to several voices – the leadership of the NGO and the personnel who work there, community stakeholders, SVP India Partners as well as the management team
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Rati Forbes
All India Board of Directors
Pune
Being a part of a network of like-minded individuals always creates a sense of community; where one can learn and share. My best learnings have been listening to a lot to several voices – the leadership of the NGO and the personnel who work there, community stakeholders, SVP India Partners as well as the management team
Rachna Rathi
Chapter Chairperson
Pune
Over these last five years, as I have deeply engaged with SVP and worked closely with the nonprofit sector, my thought process has completely changed. I now understand the value of giving back to a more significant cause and the impact that it creates when you join hands to work together.
![Philanthropists](https://dh54b4.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Rachna-Rathi-e1677663196119.jpg?time=1713884770)
Rachna Rathi
Chapter Chairperson
Pune
Over these last five years, as I have deeply engaged with SVP and worked closely with the nonprofit sector, my thought process has completely changed. I now understand the value of giving back to a more significant cause and the impact that it creates when you join hands to work together.
What our Partners and Investees say
Sujana Krishnamoorthy
Executive Director
Pune
What has marked our association with SVP, Pune Chapter has been the monthly dialogue that we have had – which has helped us ideate better especially with challenges. Their approach has been marked by an understanding of the issues we face as a growing organisation and the SVP team has given us very valuable suggestions and feedback.
![](https://dh54b4.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Sujana.jpg?time=1713884770)
Sujana Krishnamoorthy
Executive Director
Pune
What has marked our association with SVP, Pune Chapter has been the monthly dialogue that we have had – which has helped us ideate better especially with challenges. Their approach has been marked by an understanding of the issues we face as a growing organisation and the SVP team has given us very valuable suggestions and feedback.
Radiya Gohil & Mridula Das
Founder
Pune
SVP has been instrumental in helping us start our Livelihood Skills Training Programme. The motivation and belief that they showed in our work pushed us to develop learning modules for this training keeping in mind the abilities and needs of our students. SVP facilitated a partnership with TATA AutoComp to launch Café DIL- our very own Café.
![](https://dh54b4.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Radiya-Mridula.jpg?time=1713884770)
Radiya Gohil & Mridula Das
Founder
Pune
SVP has been instrumental in helping us start our Livelihood Skills Training Programme. The motivation and belief that they showed in our work pushed us to develop learning modules for this training keeping in mind the abilities and needs of our students. SVP facilitated a partnership with TATA AutoComp to launch Café DIL- our very own Café.
Abhay and Manjiri Joshi
Founder
Pune
As founders of a charity, we struggled to fund ourselves for the first 11 years of its existence. Our first encounter with SVP in 2020, came as a magical touch. Today, Maya CARE’s free service for elderly is available in 50 Indian and 4 UK cities, we have completed 14,400 free elderly visits and enabled livelihood for 820 persons with disabilities.
![](https://dh54b4.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Abhay-Manjiri-Joshi-e1690373012107.jpg?time=1713884770)
Abhay and Manjiri Joshi
Founder
Pune
As founders of a charity, we struggled to fund ourselves for the first 11 years of its existence. Our first encounter with SVP in 2020, came as a magical touch. Today, Maya CARE’s free service for elderly is available in 50 Indian and 4 UK cities, we have completed 14,400 free elderly visits and enabled livelihood for 820 persons with disabilities.
Soumya Jain
CEO
Pune
iTeach and SVP started working together 2 years ago and it’s been an insightful and supportive experience. As our first batch of first-generation learners, SVP and iTeach came together to enable them to get their first jobs! The insights from the SVP partners were critical here, and we are continuing to refine our programs basis their advice.
![](https://dh54b4.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Soumya-Jain.jpg?time=1713884770)
Soumya Jain
CEO
Pune
iTeach and SVP started working together 2 years ago and it’s been an insightful and supportive experience. As our first batch of first-generation learners, SVP and iTeach came together to enable them to get their first jobs! The insights from the SVP partners were critical here, and we are continuing to refine our programs basis their advice.
Rati Forbes
All India Board of Directors
Pune
Being a part of a network of like-minded individuals always creates a sense of community; where one can learn and share. My best learnings have been listening to a lot to several voices – the leadership of the NGO and the personnel who work there, community stakeholders, SVP India Partners as well as the management team
![](https://dh54b4.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Rati-Forbes.jpg?time=1713884770)
Rati Forbes
All India Board of Directors
Pune
Being a part of a network of like-minded individuals always creates a sense of community; where one can learn and share. My best learnings have been listening to a lot to several voices – the leadership of the NGO and the personnel who work there, community stakeholders, SVP India Partners as well as the management team
Rachna Rathi
Chapter Chairperson
Pune
Over these last five years, as I have deeply engaged with SVP and worked closely with the nonprofit sector, my thought process has completely changed. I now understand the value of giving back to a more significant cause and the impact that it creates when you join hands to work together.
![Philanthropists](https://dh54b4.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Rachna-Rathi-e1677663196119.jpg?time=1713884770)
Rachna Rathi
Chapter Chairperson
Pune
Over these last five years, as I have deeply engaged with SVP and worked closely with the nonprofit sector, my thought process has completely changed. I now understand the value of giving back to a more significant cause and the impact that it creates when you join hands to work together.
What our partners and investees
have to say
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Sujana Krishnamoorthy
Executive Director
Pune
What has marked our association with SVP, Pune Chapter has been the monthly dialogue that we have had – which has helped us ideate better especially with challenges. Their approach has been marked by an understanding of the issues we face as a growing organisation and the SVP team has given us very valuable suggestions and feedback.
![](https://dh54b4.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Radiya-Mridula.jpg?time=1713884770)
Radiya Gohil & Mridula Das
Founder
Pune
SVP has been instrumental in helping us start our Livelihood Skills Training Programme. The motivation and belief that they showed in our work pushed us to develop learning modules for this training keeping in mind the abilities and needs of our students. SVP facilitated a partnership with TATA AutoComp to launch Café DIL- our very own Café.
![](https://dh54b4.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Abhay-Manjiri-Joshi-e1690373012107.jpg?time=1713884770)
Abhay and Manjiri Joshi
Founder
Pune
As founders of a charity, we struggled to fund ourselves for the first 11 years of its existence. Our first encounter with SVP in 2020, came as a magical touch. Today, Maya CARE’s free service for elderly is available in 50 Indian and 4 UK cities, we have completed 14,400 free elderly visits and enabled livelihood for 820 persons with disabilities.
![](https://dh54b4.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Soumya-Jain.jpg?time=1713884770)
Soumya Jain
CEO
Pune
iTeach and SVP started working together 2 years ago and it’s been an insightful and supportive experience. As our first batch of first-generation learners, SVP and iTeach came together to enable them to get their first jobs! The insights from the SVP partners were critical here, and we are continuing to refine our programs basis their advice.
![](https://dh54b4.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Rati-Forbes.jpg?time=1713884770)
Rati Forbes
All India Board of Directors
Pune
Being a part of a network of like-minded individuals always creates a sense of community; where one can learn and share. My best learnings have been listening to a lot to several voices – the leadership of the NGO and the personnel who work there, community stakeholders, SVP India Partners as well as the management team
![Philanthropists](https://dh54b4.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Rachna-Rathi-e1677663196119.jpg?time=1713884770)
Rachna Rathi
Chapter Chairperson
Pune
Over these last five years, as I have deeply engaged with SVP and worked closely with the nonprofit sector, my thought process has completely changed. I now understand the value of giving back to a more significant cause and the impact that it creates when you join hands to work together.