Deval Sanghavi
Topics of Interest: Social impact in India, philanthropy, nonprofits, development
Let’s talk about the impact you can make on the world after graduating from Canfield BHP. Our grads start their journey on the forty acres not always knowing what they want to do in their business careers – and that’s okay. Some take the finance route while others take the management path – all noble pursuits. Then, there are those bold enough to forge their own path, who dare to challenge the status quo, and dream of leaving their mark in the world.
Modeling several (if not all) of these traits is Canfield BHP alum and Sugar Land native, Deval Sanghavi (‘97), founder of Dasra – a nonprofit whose core principles place the lives of communities in India at the forefront of all their work. Dasra began as a venture philanthropy fund to invest in early-stage nonprofit organizations in India. Now, they’re one of the most widely recognized names in Indian strategic philanthropy. With Deval at the helm, Dasra has worked with some outstanding change makers who have made huge impacts throughout the world like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Hewlett Foundation, to name a few.
As of today, Dasra has engaged with more than 800 organizations and has impacted a staggering 20 million lives in India. Presently, Dasra is one of the leading nonprofits on the frontlines battling the COVID-19 pandemic across communities in India.
We got the opportunity to speak with Deval and learned more about his career path, working at Dasra, what his experience thus far has been over the last 20 years, and received some sage advice along the way. Read on. Continue reading
