Jaswant Kaur

Interim Chair at Voluntary Action Network India
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West Delhi, Delhi, India, IN
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Ms. Jaswant Kaur is very good as a professional. She follows her heart and brain for making tough decisions in life. I know her since 2014 when she had come for an interview in our organization all the way from Punjab to Delhi. On that day, I was there with the board members and the interviewer panel as a technical support person in the absence of a regular person. During the interview for the post of Communication Director, I have seen her for the very first time. Though being a Company Secretary having a handsome experience of handling corporate employees. She applied for the Communications Director’s post. Though this job was quite opposite to her nature of work then she was willing to change her field and took it as a challenge. That day, I realized that she strongly follows her instinct and she has the caliber to make her decisions right even in an adverse situation. I have been working with her for the last six years and I have witnessed the change in her attitude towards the work. She is a very hardworking lady. She is very punctual with time and work deadlines. Throughout my work experience under her guidance, I have observed that she is a structured person who likes things to be done in a defined manner like a perfectionist. She is good at strategy and policy-making her logical and analytical thinking skills come in handy in this work. She has designed many policies for our organization from child protection to POSH. Under her leadership I have seen the fundraising has been increased four-folds now our organization was able to secure more funds via her proposal writing and fundraising skills, she even expanded our reach from four Indian states to nine states. With the help of her strategic communication and people management skills, she has built a very good relationship with all our existing and new donors. She is committed to the upliftment of the community in which we are working. She is good at building a reputation and giving desired results to our donors and corporate partners. Not only this, internally she is a very active human being amongst our staff. She shares a very good bond with her team members and colleagues who are working under her leadership. Even workers at the ground level also seek her advice and guidance, they feel comfortable in speaking about their problems and issues that they have faced in their work and she provides them with solutions very patiently, her problem-solving skill helps them in doing their work without any obstacles. She loves to help her subordinates so that they can also grow as per their will. She is very supportive and promotes gender equality amongst our beneficiaries and staff. I found that she is the one such person who keeps on learning things on a daily basis this is what makes her different than any other professionals around. My best wishes are always with her and it is always nice working with her.

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I have known Jaswant since our school days. Her journey from an exceptional student to an extraordinary leader has been really inspiring. From being a communication specialist to a journalist to an expert in legal services, Jaswant has been passionate for what she does, be it the corporate world or NGO sector. Her passion for children, women and elderly forced her to switch to the development sector from a well-paying corporate job. She would be an asset for any organisation that she would be a part of. Wishing you all the Success Jazz :)

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Credentials

  • Certificate for International Women's Health and Human Rights
    Stanford Online
    Dec, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • Social and Behavior Change
    JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
    Nov, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • Iron Lady Business Essentials Programme
    Tata Institute of Social Sciences
    Oct, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • 5-day masterclass by Iron Lady
    Iron Lady
    Aug, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • Financial planning and reimagining the People's function
    Social Lens
    Aug, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • Four day mental health workshops
    Rubaroo Breaking Silences Foundation
    Aug, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • Resilience strategies for Non Profits
    Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy
    Jul, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • Post natal care for mothers and new borns during Covid-19
    Sphere India
    May, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • Child protection needs and Psychological support to children during the Covid-19 Pandemic
    Sphere India
    Apr, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • Dasra Social Impact Leadership Training
    Dasra
    Mar, 2019
    - Sep, 2024
  • Developing people and Building teams in Non-Profit Organisations
    Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
    Jan, 2019
    - Sep, 2024
  • American Express Leadership Academy
    Common Purpose
    Nov, 2015
    - Sep, 2024
  • NONPROFIT FUNDRAISING ESSENTIALS
    Acumen Academy through NovoEd.

Experience

    • India
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Interim Chair
      • Sep 2023 - Present

    • Treasurer
      • Jul 2022 - Present

    • Executive Committee Member
      • Nov 2019 - Present

    • India
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director - Fundraising and Growth Strategy
      • Jun 2023 - Present

    • Director Fundraising & Growth Strategy
      • Jun 2023 - Present

    • India
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Vice President
      • Jan 2022 - Jun 2023
    • India
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Executive Director
      • Apr 2018 - Dec 2021

      Program Management, monitoring & evaluation  Developing an MIS structure and standard operating procedure (SoP) for programme implementation  Guiding the staff on how to improving the quality of programmes being run in different sectors including education, assessing the gaps, where the results do not meet the outcomes, reasons for deviations and finding a solution for better implementation of projects  Drafting proposals and raising funds for their smooth… Show more Program Management, monitoring & evaluation  Developing an MIS structure and standard operating procedure (SoP) for programme implementation  Guiding the staff on how to improving the quality of programmes being run in different sectors including education, assessing the gaps, where the results do not meet the outcomes, reasons for deviations and finding a solution for better implementation of projects  Drafting proposals and raising funds for their smooth implementation. Strategic management  Involved in Strategic planning, year goal-setting, financial planning & setting annual and long-term targets for all departments  Evolving strategies for effective operation of programmes from scalability point of view and raising funds through different sources & organization as a whole. Risk Management  Taking adequate measures for reducing risks associated with changes in government policies, uncertain situations like the pandemic, financial risks and programmatic challenges  Formulated various policies like Prevention of sexual harassment policy, child protection policy, anti-corruption policy, revision of existing manuals like finance & purchase policy, HR manual, grievance redressal, dispute resolution & ensuring their adherence at all levels. Leadership development & Training  Conducting leadership workshops and training for the staff, reinventing programmes, managing self, congruence model, HR, managing teams  Reinforcing our value system and culture amongst the staff from sustainability point of view Donor Management & Fund raising  Ensuring timely circulation of quarterly newsletters, mailers, Annual reports and other communication to donors, corporate and funding agencies.  Ensuring regular updation of social media accounts, blogs for Deepalaya websites, making donation appeals, analyzing feedback and working on content marketing.  Managing events for donor engagement

    • Director Communications & resource Mobilisation
      • Nov 2014 - Mar 2018

       Responsible for looking after the functioning of entire Communication and Resource Mobilisation Department comprising of sponsorship department, Marketing Department, Communication and Information technology department.  Involved in Strategic management, planning, implementation and monitoring for the organization as a whole and for implementation of different CSR programs as well.  Tapping the huge potential available in Corporate Social responsibility.  Planning and… Show more  Responsible for looking after the functioning of entire Communication and Resource Mobilisation Department comprising of sponsorship department, Marketing Department, Communication and Information technology department.  Involved in Strategic management, planning, implementation and monitoring for the organization as a whole and for implementation of different CSR programs as well.  Tapping the huge potential available in Corporate Social responsibility.  Planning and implementation of activities with an orientation to mobilize resources for meeting fund requirements for Programs.  Preparation, finalization and ensuring timely circulation of quarterly newsletter, direct mailers, Annual reports and other communication to donors, corporate and funding agencies.  Looking after social media accounts, writing blog for Deepalaya websites, making donation appeals, analyzing feedback and working on content marketing.  Preparation of proposals for different programs aimed at benefitting the poor and the downtrodden and raising funds for their smooth implementation.  Coordinating with finance department, HR department and Admin Department for gathering information and using it for relevant purpose.  Preparation and finalization of project progress reports, ensuring timely dissemination of information and establishing PR with funding agencies and donors.  Looking after digital marketing, fundraising campaigns, analyzing data for producing better results.  Looking after incorporation of Section 8 Microfinance Company for Managing Deepalaya SHG Microfinance program.

    • Portugal
    • Legal Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Company Secretary
      • Jun 2009 - Oct 2014

       Compliance of various Clauses of the Listing Agreement, SEBI (Insider Trading) Regulations and SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations.  Preparation of Corporate Governance Reports, MDAR report.  Correspondence with SEBI, Stock exchanges and other statutory authorities.  Satisfaction of Investor Grievances, Liaisoning with Share transfer agent on queries/grievances of shareholders.  Conducting Board Meetings, Extra Ordinary General… Show more  Compliance of various Clauses of the Listing Agreement, SEBI (Insider Trading) Regulations and SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations.  Preparation of Corporate Governance Reports, MDAR report.  Correspondence with SEBI, Stock exchanges and other statutory authorities.  Satisfaction of Investor Grievances, Liaisoning with Share transfer agent on queries/grievances of shareholders.  Conducting Board Meetings, Extra Ordinary General meetings.  Recording Minutes of Board Meetings, Committee Meetings and General meetings.  Preparation and finalization of Balance Sheet, Compliance of MCA21 regulations, preparation and filing of various forms and returns with MCA including XBRL filing of financial statements and Cost Accounts.  Maintaining various statutory records and books, including registers of members, directors and secretaries, register of share transfers, register of investments etc.  Preparation and online filing of various returns viz-a-viz TDS returns, VAT returns, FBT returns, Service Tax Returns and PF returns.  Filing of Vat returns, Service Tax returns, PF Returns and TDS returns.  Coordination with Banks/Financial Institutions for procuring fund based and non fund based facilities  Incorporation of Wholly Owned Subsidiaries overseas and compliance of FEMA guidelines.  Consolidation of Branch accounts and accounts of Holding and Subsidiary and Conversion of accounts of subsidiary.  Interaction with Internal / Statutory Auditors regarding audit and other matters; preparation of Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Accounts; preparation of 3CA / 3CD forms for Tax Audit purpose.  Calculation, deduction and payment of monthly TDS as well as Quarterly/Annual returns of TDS on line; Issue of Quarterly Certificates (Form No. 16A);  Calculation of Advance / Self Assessment Tax and on line transaction of statutory payments, Computation of income, preparation of income Tax & Wealth Tax returns, on line filing of Income Tax returns Show less  Compliance of various Clauses of the Listing Agreement, SEBI (Insider Trading) Regulations and SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations.  Preparation of Corporate Governance Reports, MDAR report.  Correspondence with SEBI, Stock exchanges and other statutory authorities.  Satisfaction of Investor Grievances, Liaisoning with Share transfer agent on queries/grievances of shareholders.  Conducting Board Meetings, Extra Ordinary General… Show more  Compliance of various Clauses of the Listing Agreement, SEBI (Insider Trading) Regulations and SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations.  Preparation of Corporate Governance Reports, MDAR report.  Correspondence with SEBI, Stock exchanges and other statutory authorities.  Satisfaction of Investor Grievances, Liaisoning with Share transfer agent on queries/grievances of shareholders.  Conducting Board Meetings, Extra Ordinary General meetings.  Recording Minutes of Board Meetings, Committee Meetings and General meetings.  Preparation and finalization of Balance Sheet, Compliance of MCA21 regulations, preparation and filing of various forms and returns with MCA including XBRL filing of financial statements and Cost Accounts.  Maintaining various statutory records and books, including registers of members, directors and secretaries, register of share transfers, register of investments etc.  Preparation and online filing of various returns viz-a-viz TDS returns, VAT returns, FBT returns, Service Tax Returns and PF returns.  Filing of Vat returns, Service Tax returns, PF Returns and TDS returns.  Coordination with Banks/Financial Institutions for procuring fund based and non fund based facilities  Incorporation of Wholly Owned Subsidiaries overseas and compliance of FEMA guidelines.  Consolidation of Branch accounts and accounts of Holding and Subsidiary and Conversion of accounts of subsidiary.  Interaction with Internal / Statutory Auditors regarding audit and other matters; preparation of Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Accounts; preparation of 3CA / 3CD forms for Tax Audit purpose.  Calculation, deduction and payment of monthly TDS as well as Quarterly/Annual returns of TDS on line; Issue of Quarterly Certificates (Form No. 16A);  Calculation of Advance / Self Assessment Tax and on line transaction of statutory payments, Computation of income, preparation of income Tax & Wealth Tax returns, on line filing of Income Tax returns Show less

    • India
    • Chemical Manufacturing
    • Company Secretary
      • Jan 2007 - May 2009

       Drafting of notices for Board meetings, General Meetings, circulation of agenda, Convening Board as well as General Meetings and recording the proceedings.  Maintenance of Statutory records and various registers, filing statutory returns electronically.  Preparation and online filing of various returns viz-a-viz TDS returns, VAT returns, FBT returns, Service Tax Returns and PF returns.  Preparation of CMA data for availing fund based and non-fund based facilities, Opening of… Show more  Drafting of notices for Board meetings, General Meetings, circulation of agenda, Convening Board as well as General Meetings and recording the proceedings.  Maintenance of Statutory records and various registers, filing statutory returns electronically.  Preparation and online filing of various returns viz-a-viz TDS returns, VAT returns, FBT returns, Service Tax Returns and PF returns.  Preparation of CMA data for availing fund based and non-fund based facilities, Opening of Letter of Credits and amendments in respect thereof, Preparation of Letter of Bank Guarantee, Extension of Bank Guarantee and other correspondence with Banks.  Preparation & Finalisation of Balance, Profit & loss Account.  Familiar with Service Tax Matters. Show less  Drafting of notices for Board meetings, General Meetings, circulation of agenda, Convening Board as well as General Meetings and recording the proceedings.  Maintenance of Statutory records and various registers, filing statutory returns electronically.  Preparation and online filing of various returns viz-a-viz TDS returns, VAT returns, FBT returns, Service Tax Returns and PF returns.  Preparation of CMA data for availing fund based and non-fund based facilities, Opening of… Show more  Drafting of notices for Board meetings, General Meetings, circulation of agenda, Convening Board as well as General Meetings and recording the proceedings.  Maintenance of Statutory records and various registers, filing statutory returns electronically.  Preparation and online filing of various returns viz-a-viz TDS returns, VAT returns, FBT returns, Service Tax Returns and PF returns.  Preparation of CMA data for availing fund based and non-fund based facilities, Opening of Letter of Credits and amendments in respect thereof, Preparation of Letter of Bank Guarantee, Extension of Bank Guarantee and other correspondence with Banks.  Preparation & Finalisation of Balance, Profit & loss Account.  Familiar with Service Tax Matters. Show less

    • India
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • M R Chechi & Associates
      • Jun 2004 - Dec 2006

      Listed Companies  Compliance of various Clauses of the Listing Agreement.  Conducting Secretarial Audits & preparation of Secretarial Audit Reports.  Inspection of Share Transfer Records & issuance of Certificates.  Compliance of SEBI (Insider Trading) Regulations and SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations.  Preparation of Corporate Governance Reports, MDAR report.  Correspondence with SEBI, Stock exchanges and other statutory… Show more Listed Companies  Compliance of various Clauses of the Listing Agreement.  Conducting Secretarial Audits & preparation of Secretarial Audit Reports.  Inspection of Share Transfer Records & issuance of Certificates.  Compliance of SEBI (Insider Trading) Regulations and SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations.  Preparation of Corporate Governance Reports, MDAR report.  Correspondence with SEBI, Stock exchanges and other statutory records.  Satisfaction of Investor Grievances. Unlisted Companies: (Assignments ranged from Incorporation of companies to winding up)  Preparation and filing of documents relating to Incorporation of Companies, both electronically and physically, obtaining Certificate of Incorporation and Certificate for Commencement of Business (in case of Public Limited Companies).  Preparation and filing of requisite documents for alteration of Memorandum and Articles of Association of a company.  Preparation and Filing of various Forms, returns & Documents with the Registrar of Companies, both electronically and physically.  Filing of Balance Sheets, preparation of Statutory Returns, Director’s Report, Corporate Governance reports & Compliance Reports.  Drafting of notices, agenda and minutes of Board & General Meetings.  Inspection of Charges/Documents registered with Registrar of Companies and compilation of search reports thereof. CLB Matters  Drafting of petition and other related papers to be preferred before Company Law Board in respect of change of Registered office from one State to another, both within and outside the jurisdiction of previous Registrar of Companies.  Drafting of Compounding Applications before the Regional Director (NR), Noida under Section 621A of the Companies Act, 1956. Drafting Skills  Drafting of Partnership Deeds, Dissolution Deeds, Buying & selling agreements, Takeover agreements etc.  Drafting of Memorandum & Rules & Regulations of Societies & Trust Deeds. Show less Listed Companies  Compliance of various Clauses of the Listing Agreement.  Conducting Secretarial Audits & preparation of Secretarial Audit Reports.  Inspection of Share Transfer Records & issuance of Certificates.  Compliance of SEBI (Insider Trading) Regulations and SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations.  Preparation of Corporate Governance Reports, MDAR report.  Correspondence with SEBI, Stock exchanges and other statutory… Show more Listed Companies  Compliance of various Clauses of the Listing Agreement.  Conducting Secretarial Audits & preparation of Secretarial Audit Reports.  Inspection of Share Transfer Records & issuance of Certificates.  Compliance of SEBI (Insider Trading) Regulations and SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations.  Preparation of Corporate Governance Reports, MDAR report.  Correspondence with SEBI, Stock exchanges and other statutory records.  Satisfaction of Investor Grievances. Unlisted Companies: (Assignments ranged from Incorporation of companies to winding up)  Preparation and filing of documents relating to Incorporation of Companies, both electronically and physically, obtaining Certificate of Incorporation and Certificate for Commencement of Business (in case of Public Limited Companies).  Preparation and filing of requisite documents for alteration of Memorandum and Articles of Association of a company.  Preparation and Filing of various Forms, returns & Documents with the Registrar of Companies, both electronically and physically.  Filing of Balance Sheets, preparation of Statutory Returns, Director’s Report, Corporate Governance reports & Compliance Reports.  Drafting of notices, agenda and minutes of Board & General Meetings.  Inspection of Charges/Documents registered with Registrar of Companies and compilation of search reports thereof. CLB Matters  Drafting of petition and other related papers to be preferred before Company Law Board in respect of change of Registered office from one State to another, both within and outside the jurisdiction of previous Registrar of Companies.  Drafting of Compounding Applications before the Regional Director (NR), Noida under Section 621A of the Companies Act, 1956. Drafting Skills  Drafting of Partnership Deeds, Dissolution Deeds, Buying & selling agreements, Takeover agreements etc.  Drafting of Memorandum & Rules & Regulations of Societies & Trust Deeds. Show less

Education

  • National Law School of India University
    Post Graduate Diploma in Child rights Law, Child rights
    2020 - 2021
  • The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
    Certificate course in POSH, Prevention of sexual harassment at Workplace
    2020 - 2020
  • Panjab University, Educational Institution, Chandigarh
    Master of Arts - MA
    2003 - 2005
  • The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
    ICSI
    2000 - 2004
  • Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan Institute of Management Science 129
    PG Diploma in Journalism & Communication
    2002 - 2003
  • Kamla Nehru College for Women Phagwara.
    B.com, Business/Commerce, General
    1997 - 2000
  • New Public School Chandigarh
    +2, Non Medical
    1994 - 1997
  • New Public School
    High School, Maths, Science etc
    1982 - 1997

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