Case Study – Saint Mary School, Rajula

Pro Bono Financial Health Review

Role

Pro Bono Support

Industry

Education - Non Profit

Scope

Growth

Between 2020–2022, I supported a rural private school in Rajula, Gujarat, on a pro bono basis. The school, run by a Christian trust, serves low-income families in the region with affordable, above-par education for grades K–8. Despite financial losses (no fee hike in 5+ years), the institution remained committed to quality teaching and holistic development.

Between 2020–2022, I supported a rural private school in Rajula, Gujarat, on a pro bono basis. The school, run by a Christian trust, serves low-income families in the region with affordable, above-par education for grades K–8. Despite financial losses (no fee hike in 5+ years), the institution remained committed to quality teaching and holistic development.

My Role (Pro Bono)

Financial Systems & Budgeting – Helped streamline record-keeping and created simple budgeting templates to track income and expenses.

Grants & Funding Research – Identified potential government and CSR grant opportunities (state schemes, minority infrastructure support, RTE reimbursements, philanthropic leads).

Documentation & Reporting – Drafted proposals and created school impact reports to showcase student outcomes and community benefits.

Community Engagement – Advised on building trust with local parents and aligning with CSR narratives (education, rural upliftment, SDGs).

Impact

Improved financial visibility through better tracking of operating deficits.

Created a replicable grant proposal template, still used as a base for outreach.

Increased awareness of CSR pathways for rural schools, positioning the institution to access support.

Note to the School

While I am unable to provide daily operational support from NYC, I am committed to guiding the school with high-level strategy, funding connections, and proposal writing to ensure long-term sustainability.

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