CSR Fundraising Consultant

Manav Vikas Sanstha; India; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Manav Vikas Sanstha is seeking a dynamic professional to lead corporate liaisoning and project acquisition for CSR partnerships in India. You will identify potential corporate, PSU and philanthropic partners, build a robust proposal pipeline and drive negotiations to secure sustained support.

The role requires strong networking, proposal writing and relationship management with senior executives, government officials and diverse stakeholders across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Strong networking and relationship-building capabilities.
• Excellent negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills.
• Strong proposal writing, documentation and presentation skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with senior corporate executives and government officials.
• Strategic thinking and opportunity identification skills.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage relationships remotely and coordinate effectively with teams and partners across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Identify, approach and engage with corporates, PSUs, business associations and philanthropic institutions for CSR partnership opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective CSR donors and strategic partners.
• Develop persuasive and customised concept notes, project proposals and pitch decks aligned with corporate CSR priorities.
• Lead discussions, negotiations and partnership agreements to secure CSR support and collaborations.
• Build relationships with CSR Heads, Corporate Affairs teams, Foundation representatives and key decision-makers.
• Understand corporate CSR priorities and align organisational projects and programmes with their focus areas and geographies across different states and regions of India.
• Facilitate partnership renewals and develop long-term engagement strategies with existing donors and partners.

Skills

Networking

Negotiation

Proposal Writing

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Coordination

Remote Collaboration

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Corporate Liaisoning & Project Acquisition

• Identify, approach and engage with corporates, PSUs, business associations and philanthropic institutions for CSR partnership opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective CSR donors and strategic partners.
• Develop persuasive and customised concept notes, project proposals and pitch decks aligned with corporate CSR priorities.
• Lead discussions, negotiations and partnership agreements to secure CSR support and collaborations.
• Build relationships with CSR Heads, Corporate Affairs teams, Foundation representatives and key decision-makers.
• Understand corporate CSR priorities and align organisational projects and programmes with their focus areas and geographies across different states and regions of India.
• Facilitate partnership renewals and develop long-term engagement strategies with existing donors and partners.

2. Proposal Development & Resource Mobilisation

• Coordinate the preparation of high-quality concept notes, project proposals, presentations, budgets and pitch decks.
• Support fundraising and resource mobilisation efforts through CSR grants and partnerships.
• Monitor CSR spending trends, funding priorities and emerging opportunities across sectors.
• Ensure timely submission of proposals and follow-up with prospective partners.
• Maintain a database of corporate prospects, proposals submitted and partnership status.

3. Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

• Establish and sustain strong professional relationships with corporate leaders, CSR committees, government authorities and sector stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation at CSR forums, conferences, networking events and stakeholder meetings.
• Act as the primary point of contact for corporate partners and facilitate effective communication between partners and the organisation.
• Promote the organisation's vision, programmes, achievements and impact among external stakeholders.

4. Project Coordination & Compliance

• Support the implementation of acquired projects in collaboration with internal teams and partner NGOs.
• Ensure compliance with CSR regulations, donor requirements and organisational policies.
• Oversee drafting and execution of partnership agreements, progress reports, impact reports and presentations.
• Assist in facilitating due diligence processes, CSR audits, impact assessments and Board/CSR Committee presentations.

5. Strategic Development & Market Intelligence

• Track developments in CSR regulations, emerging sustainability trends, government priorities and corporate CSR focus areas for new project opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of long-term CSR engagement and partnership strategies.
• Generate market intelligence and stakeholder insights to support organisational growth and strategic planning.
• Identify emerging sectors and thematic areas for partnership development.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Strong networking and relationship-building capabilities.

Excellent negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills.

Strong proposal writing, documentation and presentation skills.

Ability to engage confidently with senior corporate executives and government officials.

Strategic thinking and opportunity identification skills.

Strong coordination and stakeholder management abilities.

Ability to manage relationships remotely and coordinate effectively with teams and partners across multiple locations.