Head - Fundraising & Partnerships - NGO

About the Role:

We are seeking a mission-driven, results-oriented leader to join as Head - Fundraising & Partnerships. In this high-impact role, you will directly shape and execute the fundraising and partnerships strategy to scale organizational impact. The ideal candidate will bring experience in building long-term donor relationships, securing multi-crore partnerships, and leading high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities:

- Fundraising Strategy & Leadership: Drive implementation of 2-3 year fundraising plans, own annual targets, and manage donor lifecycles from prospecting to reporting.

- Partnership Development: Build and manage a robust pipeline of CSR, philanthropic, and institutional funders while representing the organization at sector forums and events.

- Communications & Storytelling: Oversee proposals, pitch decks, reports, and campaigns to ensure compelling donor-facing narratives.

- Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a strong fundraising team; establish donor management systems, CRM, and compliance frameworks.

- Relationship Management: Cultivate trust-based relationships with key donors, foundations, and corporate leaders.

- Collaboration: Work closely with Programs, Finance, and Impact teams to align fundraising with organizational needs and outcomes.

Qualifications:

- 10-15 years of experience in fundraising, partnerships, or business development within the nonprofit, CSR, or impact investing sector.

- Proven track record of raising - 12 Cr+ through CSR, foundations, or HNIs.

- Strong experience in securing and managing large, multi-year partnerships.

- Excellent communication, storytelling, and proposal-writing skills.

- Strategic mindset with the ability to lead both vision and execution.

- Experience in team leadership, donor management systems, and compliance.

- Strong understanding of India's social impact ecosystem.

Why Join?

Lead fundraising and partnerships strategy at scale.

Help unlock resources for one of India's most scalable and tech-driven education models.

Opportunity to shape high-impact narratives and partnerships.

Flexible remote work with required travel.

Competitive sector salary with long-term growth opportunities.