Sakthi is headed by Dr. Sujatha Rita, a professional social worker and a development consultant. She brings her expertise in terms of programme design and strategic planning. Mr. Ariaravelan functions at the secretary and Mrs. Andal plays her role of the treasurer and ensure effective managemet resources. The day today affairs of Sakthi are managed by the Executive Director. Mr. Jim Jesudoss plays the role of the Executive Director of Sakthi and looks after the over all direction of the programmes and projects. He closely interacts with the programme and project departments and helps them move towards the over all goals of the organization.
Sakthi follows a transparent accounting system which passes through a minimum of five people – the cashier, accountant, project/programme director, executive director, Treasurer/Secretary. Yearly external audit is mandatory after which audited statement of accounts is filed with the Tamilnadu Registrar of societies and with the ministry of home affairs, Government of India.
A Child Policy has been developed through a participatory process which covers the entire child rights domain and governs any intervention concerning children.
Children participate in the working of the organization with representation in the board and in committees working for the welfare of the child.
Children participate in the budgeting and join the staff team in spending the money for various programmes and activities. Sakthi encourages children to be part of the implementation with out burdening them with adult responsibilities. Development of personhood in children is encouraged and recognized with due respect.
Sakthi conducts periodical evaluation of its programme to promote high standards of accountability and transparency and incorporates the recommendations for future planning.
The liaison between the Government departments and networking with other organizations is looked after by the Executive Director.
There is only a functional hierarchy and each member of the staff team enjoys equal status and children are always in the prime focus of the Sakthi commune. A personal policy is in place to mange the staff.