Nalanda Joglekar

Nalanda is a Grant Proposal Writer and Educator, passionate about helping nonprofits secure funding through clear, compelling writing. Her services include funder research, grant applications, concept notes, reports, brochures, and pitch decks.

Since 2018, she has raised approximately INR 67 lakhs in funding, drawing on hands-on experience and a deep understanding of the nonprofit sector. In 2022, she led a successful INR 22 lakh grant for a women-led agri-business and raised INR 1 lakh through a 63 km walk to demonstrate the power of storytelling in fundraising.

Nalanda also runs Grant Writing Essentials, a self-paced course, and conducts workshops for nonprofit teams to build practical, affordable grant writing skills. So far, she has trained over 50 professionals from diverse organisations.

She believes strong proposals require focused thinking—something many nonprofit teams struggle to find time for. Nalanda aims to make fundraising more accessible for those driving social change.