Naghma Mulla

CEO
EdelGive Foundation

Naghma Mulla serves as the CEO and Director of EdelGive Foundation, where she has dedicated over a decade to fostering collaborative philanthropy. Her work emphasizes creating solutions that integrate high accountability with measurable impact, particularly for smaller organizations striving for sustainability and serving the most marginalized and socially excluded communities in India. Her mission is to democratize access to grants by bringing together government, business, philanthropic, and grassroots leaders to co-design ambitious projects. A chartered accountant by education, Naghma has leveraged her financial expertise to forge valuable partnerships with diverse stakeholders, both international and Indian.

Under Naghma’s leadership, EdelGive Foundation has transformed from a grant-making entity into a philanthropic asset management platform. Her commitment to collaborative philanthropy and innovative partnerships has driven this evolution, positioning EdelGive as a leader in the sector.

Naghma Mulla’s work exemplifies a blend of strategic vision, collaborative spirit, and unwavering dedication to social justice and empowerment. Her contributions continue to create meaningful and lasting change in the philanthropic landscape of India.

Naghma’s leadership extends beyond the EdelGive Foundation. She is a General Board Member at Goonj, a Board Member at Social Lens, India Climate Collaborative, and a Core Advisor to the Migrant Resilience Collaborative. Additionally, she serves as an advisor to One Future Collective, a feminist youth-led non-profit organization.