As a Partnerships & Fundraising expert, you will shape and execute the organization's fundraising strategy. You will build and manage relationships with donors, expand funding pipeline, and translate product vision into compelling long-term philanthropic opportunities.
This is a high-impact role requiring strategic thinking, strong execution, and cross-functional collaboration.
Location: Bengaluru/Mumbai/Delhi NCR (Remote with frequent travel)
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy & Planning
- Partner with the Head of Partnerships & Fundraising to develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy for India
- Identify and prioritise new donor segments, partnerships, and funding opportunities
Donor Management & Stewardship
- Build and deepen relationships with existing donors through regular engagement and strategic reviews
- Ensure strong alignment between donor priorities and organization's mission and programs
Fundraising Execution
- Lead end-to-end fundraising efforts, including prospecting, pipeline development, and donor outreach
- Develop high-quality proposals, presentations, and communication materials for foundations and individual donors
- Represent the organization at conferences, events, and networking forums
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with product, program, and finance teams to align fundraising efforts with organizational priorities
- Ensure timely and high-quality donor reporting in line with expectations
YOU NEED
- 5–10 years of overall experience, with at least 4 years in a partnerships or fundraising role within nonprofits, foundations, or corporate CSR functions
- A demonstrable track record of securing and stewarding major gifts and large institutional grants, with the ability to translate organizational vision into compelling cases for support.
- Strong project management instincts, with a bias toward execution over process.
- Sharp attention to detail and exceptional written communication skills — with the ability to tailor tone, depth, and framing across audiences, from donor proposals and grant reports to internal briefs and leadership decks.
- A Master's degree in public policy, business administration, nonprofit management, or a related field.
- A genuine belief in the power of education to drive systemic change — this one isn't negotiable.
Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience, benchmarked against Indian philanthropy sector standards.
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