Experience

Painting Pandas

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Development

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Mr. Dandapantula is responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies aligned with the organization's mission and goals. He builds relationships with donors, grant-making organizations, and corporate sponsors, manages donor databases and tracking systems, organizes fundraising events, writes grant proposals, and creates marketing materials. Mr. Dandapantula leads and supports staff and volunteers to achieve various goals and aims to secure necessary resources for the organization's mission and establish a sustainable donor base. He also takes his own initiative to push for a more global organization by identifying and pursuing opportunities to expand the organization's reach and impact. Furthermore, he develops online art classes, creating opportunities for the organization to provide accessible and inclusive art education to students who may not have had access to it otherwise. Overall, as the nonprofit Development Director, Mr. Dandapantula plays a crucial role in supporting the organization's mission and goals. Show less



National Arts Youth Alliance (NAYA)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • May 2020 - Present

  Mr. Dandapantula is responsible for overseeing the organization's day-to-day operations and ensuring it achieves its mission. He develops program, financial, and organizational plans, manages operations and fundraising, and reports to the Board of Directors. He fosters a collaborative work environment, encourages staff accountability and professional development, and promotes innovation and performance measurement. As the organization strives to become a scholarship-based organization, Mr. Dandapantula collaborates with donors and corporate sponsors to secure funding for a variety of programs and scholarships. His efforts ensure that the organization can offer scholarships to deserving individuals who would not otherwise have access to educational opportunities. Through his strategic fundraising initiatives, Mr. Dandapantula helps the organization achieve its goal of becoming a more inclusive and accessible organization that provides valuable resources to those in need. Show less