Connecting corporate social responsibility, non-profits and visionaries to create lasting social impact.

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Bani Cheema

International Development Professional

Bani Cheema is a dynamic social entrepreneur dedicated to creating significant impact in both her local and international communities. With a Master’s degree in Global Health and Development from the University of San Francisco, she expertly navigates the complexities of social impact work, dividing her time between India and the United States. In 2025, she founded Seeding (consultseeding.com), a platform designed to assist non-profits, companies, and individuals in enhancing their social impact initiatives. Her collaborative spirit is further showcased through The Common Table in India, an initiative she co-founded to promote cross sector collaboration in development.

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Geetanjali Gupta

Finance Professional Global Experience in the U.S. & U.K

Geetanjali Gupta is a finance professional with over a decade of international experience across the U.S., U.K., and Europe. A graduate in Accounting & Finance from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, she also qualified as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the U.S. Her career spans leading roles at Liberty Mutual (USA) and Credit Suisse (London), where she built strong expertise in finance and global markets. Grounded in her values of service and community, Geetanjali leads women’s empowerment initiatives at the Sardarni Kartar Kaur Charitable Trust, which provides free tailoring and stitching programs to the underprivileged women. She is also the founder of Silai Wilai, a clothing brand that transforms these skills into sustainable livelihoods.

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What We Do

At The Common Table, we are reimagining how social change happens—by bringing diverse voices to the same table. We work at the intersection of community, business, and purpose, creating partnerships that drive measurable impact.

Nonprofit Digital & Tech Solutions

We help nonprofits strengthen their digital presence and streamline operations. From website design to donor dashboards and storytelling tools, our tech-first approach ensures visibility, accountability, and impact measurement.

B2B Solutions for Visibility & Fundraising

We equip nonprofits and social enterprises with business-minded strategies for fundraising, branding, and outreach. Through pitch decks, impact reports, and networking opportunities, we help organizations connect with the right partners, donors, and markets.

Corporate Consulting

We guide companies in creating & expanding CSR programs for better impact and ROI. Our consulting covers strategy design, partner identification, and measurable frameworks, ensuring every rupee spent translates into sustainable, scalable impact.

Our Approach

At The Common Table, we combine strategy, networks, and on-ground insight to bridge the gap between CSR obligations and meaningful impact. Our work is rooted in:

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Strategic Guidance

Helping companies align CSR initiatives with their values, goals, and compliance requirements.

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Trusted Partnerships

Connecting businesses with vetted NGOs, grassroots organizations, and social enterprises.

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Transparent Finance

Providing clarity on budgeting, fund disbursement, and reporting to ensure accountability.

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Measurable Change

Designing programs with clear impact metrics and robust evaluation frameworks.

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Our Goal

We believe CSR is more than compliance—it’s an opportunity to create long-term value for business and society. By working together at The Common Table, partners gain clarity, credibility, and confidence. We believe that when diverse stakeholders collaborate with clarity and purpose, they unlock the potential for systemic change.

Who We Work With

  • Companies with CSR obligations under the Companies Act, 2013.
  • Small and mid-sized businesses launching or strengthening CSR programs.
  • Nonprofits seeking fundraising, digital solutions, and strategic collaborations.
  • Organizations aiming to maximize the effectiveness of existing CSR efforts.
  • Schools that want to educate kids about social change and social impact work.
  • Employees of companies through philanthropy and social impact training, helping them turn good intentions into meaningful action.
  • High-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and family offices exploring structured philanthropy and legacy-driven social impact initiatives.

Happy Clients

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“Bani’s experiences really informed how we could start to implement impactful change in our processes and our mindset. I am grateful that we have maintained our friendship and share professional information as well. We continue to see her approaches come to fruition as we transition to more relationship-based fundraising.”

Kristi Shepard

United Way of Dane County

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“Bani is a visionary in the non-profit space supporting donors on giving them options and ideas for the allocation of their gifts. Bani seamlessly translates the purpose and needs of a non-profit organization to potential donors in a clear manner helping them visualize the impact of their investment in the sector.”

Anna (Arroyo) Hooker

Senior Vice President, Chief Laboratory Officer at Exact Sciences

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“I have known and worked with Bani for many years and I have always been impressed by her thoughtful and insightful approach to maximizing outcomes in the non-profit space. She has a genuine passion and a clear vision for how to help people and organizations thrive. I'm excited to see the positive impact that Seeding will have!”

Jay Sekelsky

Partner - Zermatt Investors LLC

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