Jyothsna Buddharaju

Jyothsna Buddharaju is the founder of Buddha Philanthropy and a seasoned advancement professional specializing in institutional giving, complex gift strategy, and cross-sector partnership development. She has led successful fundraising initiatives across higher education, medical research, STEM, arts, and human services, securing transformational support aligned with organizational mission and impact. She is also a BoardSource-certified Nonprofit Board Consultant and is a board member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals in Massachusetts, where she has trained early-career fundraisers.

Buddha Philanthropy is a boutique consulting firm that supports mission-driven organizations by leveraging our proficiency in board development and fundraising.