
Director – Fundraising & Partnerships
Director – Fundraising & Partnerships
Location: Pune / Mumbai / Delhi NCR / Bangalore / Hyderabad / Remote (Hybrid Flexibility)
Experience: 10 – 15 years
Reports to: CEO
Type: Full-time
Working days: 5.5 Days
Timings: 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM
The Role
We are seeking a mission-driven, results-oriented leader to join as Director – Fundraising & Partnerships.
In this high-impact leadership role, you will:
• Report directly to the Co-Founders
• Scale fundraising capacity 3x in the next 2 years
• Secure long-term, outcome-linked funding from CSR, HNIs, philanthropic foundations, and global development partners
• Represent organisation in key donor forums and build a high-performing fundraising team
Key Responsibilities
1. Fundraising Strategy & Leadership
• Lead execution of our's 2–3 year fundraising strategy aligned with growth goals
• Own annual fundraising targets, set KPIs, and ensure transparent reporting
• Drive donor lifecycle: prospecting, proposals, grant reporting, and relationship management
• Act as external face in funder interactions with CSR leaders, philanthropies, and impact investors
• Build systems for agility, compliance, and long-term donor trust
2. Partnership Development & Network Building
• Develop pipeline of 50+ CSR leads, philanthropists, and ecosystem enablers
• Mobilize donor and champion networks to unlock opportunities
• Represent firm at sector forums and donor convenings
3. Communications & Collateral Oversight
• Oversee donor-facing communications: proposals, pitch decks, reports, and campaigns
• Ensure clarity and alignment with brand and impact narrative
• Use storytelling, data, and design for compelling funder engagement
4. Team Leadership & Systems Building
• Build and mentor a high-performing fundraising team
• Establish robust systems for donor CRM, compliance, reporting, and audits
• Work with internal teams to develop tailored grant materials
5. Relationship Management
• Shape trust-based donor journeys for long-term investment
• Design engagement pathways for new, existing, and repeat funders
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Programs, Finance, and Impact teams to align fundraising with program needs
• Work with M&E/Data teams to define outcomes and deliver performance-linked commitments
Who You Are
• Fundraising is more than a function for you; it’s a lever for systemic change.
• Strategic executor: equally comfortable with vision decks and complex donor conversations.
• 12–15 years’ experience in fundraising, partnerships, or business development in nonprofit, CSR, or impact investing.
• Proven success in multi-crore, multi-year partnerships (₹12Cr+).
• Strong storyteller and sharp writer.
• Deep knowledge of India’s social impact ecosystem and funder motivations.
• Thrives in high-autonomy, high-accountability environments.
• Bonus: experience in growth-stage nonprofits or multi-state fundraising.
Why Join Us?
Here you won’t inherit a stale pipeline — you’ll build the engine that helps lakhs of children unlock their future.
• Lead with vision: Own strategy, partnerships, and growth
• Scale with purpose: Fund one of India’s most scalable, tech-forward education models
• Learn with peers: Collaborate with co-founders, donors, and sector leaders
• Work from anywhere: Flexible hybrid work model
• Grow fast, grow real: Clear path to Chief Growth Officer
What You Can Expect
• Ownership & trust: Lead strategy and fundraising, not just execute
• Flexibility: Hybrid work from Pune, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, or remote
• Learning & visibility: Represent at national forums
• Supportive culture: Startup-fast, values-first, prioritizing well-being
• Competitive salary: Sector-leading pay with transparency on growth paths

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