Our Founder
Vijaya Balaji
Vijaya Balaji
FOUNDER & CEO, SOCIAL LENS
FOUNDER & CEO, SOCIAL LENS
Vijaya Balaji is a strategic leader in organisational development and ecosystem design, with over two decades of experience in strengthening how capacity-building is delivered and scaled.
Her foray into the sector began with setting up toolbox INDIA’s Indian operations, introducing pro bono, volunteer-driven capacity-building to social-purpose organisations in India.
Vijaya Balaji is a strategic leader in organisational development and ecosystem design, with over two decades of experience in strengthening how capacity-building is delivered and scaled.
Her foray into the sector began with setting up toolbox INDIA’s Indian operations, introducing pro bono, volunteer-driven capacity-building to social-purpose organisations in India.
As Founder and CEO of Social Lens, she leads a trusted intermediary enterprise focused on venture strengthening for enhanced last-mile delivery, with over 800 projects delivered nationwide.
She has advanced flagship initiatives including GROW, the Genpact Social Impact Fellowship, the Social Impact Optimisation Program, toolbox INDIA’s Value Circle, AVPN’s Impact Collab Lab, the Woman Collective - amplifying the voices of changemaking women - WINGS, Apnalaya, and toolbox Pollinate Impact.
Outside of work, Vijaya writes on culture and nostalgia, and is an ardent lover of dogs.
As Founder and CEO of Social Lens, she leads a trusted intermediary enterprise focused on venture strengthening for enhanced last-mile delivery, with over 800 projects delivered nationwide.
She has advanced flagship initiatives including GROW, the Genpact Social Impact Fellowship, the Social Impact Optimisation Program, toolbox INDIA’s Value Circle, AVPN’s Impact Collab Lab, the Woman Collective - amplifying the voices of changemaking women - WINGS, Apnalaya, and toolbox Pollinate Impact.
Outside of work, Vijaya writes on culture and nostalgia, and is an ardent lover of dogs.
Areas of Expertise
Areas of Expertise
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Organisation Development
Building the capacity of leaders and teams within social-purpose organisations to drive sustainable, mission-led growth.
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Advisory and Thought Leadership
Partnering with funders and foundations to design high-impact giving strategies and portfolio strengthening approaches.
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Ecosystem & Organisation Design
Developing organisational systems and sector-level collaborations that enable nonprofits to enhance their impact at the last mile.
Writings and Reflections
Thought Leadership
Rethinking Capacity Building: Why Organisational Diagnostics Matter
A reflection on why meaningful capacity building begins with understanding organisations before attempting to strengthen them.
Rethinking Capacity Building: Why Organisational Diagnostics Matter
A reflection on why meaningful capacity building begins with understanding organisations before attempting to strengthen them.
Organisational Mindset: An Essential Starting Point in Capacity Building
A reflection on why capacity building efforts often stall when organisational mindset, behaviours, and internal functioning are left out of the diagnostic process.
Organisational Mindset: An Essential Starting Point in Capacity Building
A reflection on why capacity building efforts often stall when organisational mindset, behaviours, and internal functioning are left out of the diagnostic process.
Understanding Organisational Change Through Mindset
A closer look at the gap between organisational self-perception and actual ways of operating.
Understanding Organisational Change Through Mindset
A closer look at the gap between organisational self-perception and actual ways of operating.
Personal Musings
The Purpose and Existence
A reflection on midlife as a moment of rediscovery, where existence and purpose begin to meet again.
The Purpose and Existence
A reflection on midlife as a moment of rediscovery, where existence and purpose begin to meet again.
The Cheer Squad
A reflection on female friendships as lifelong circles of memory, rediscovery, support, and being truly seen.
The Cheer Squad
A reflection on female friendships as lifelong circles of memory, rediscovery, support, and being truly seen.
A Virtue called Patience and a Morning Walk Lesson
A reflection on patience, leadership, and the quiet lessons found in slowing down with a morning walk.
A Virtue called Patience and a Morning Walk Lesson
A reflection on patience, leadership, and the quiet lessons found in slowing down with a morning walk.
Official Accounts
Vijaya Balaji
FOUNDER & CEO, SOCIAL LENS
FOUNDER & CEO, SOCIAL LENS