Donor Relations & Partnerships Associate

Leap 300; Gurugram District; Remote; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-governmental organization is seeking a Donor Relations & Partnerships Associate to deepen relationships with donors and generate new partnerships. This role involves outreach, management of donor experiences, and collaboration with the sales team. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-driven, and possess strong communication skills. This is an entry-level position with full-time hours and a remote work option.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in sales, fundraising, partnerships, or client relationship management.
• Excellent communication skills, confident in engaging with HNIs.
• Highly organized and detail-driven, with strong follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential donors through referrals.
• Source and penetrate new high-value networks.
• Build curated lists of prospective HNIs for outreach.
• Track donor cycles and coordinate follow-ups.
• Enhance donor satisfaction through communication and feedback.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

CRM tools

Detail-oriented

Tools

Google Sheets

Job description

Donor Relations & Partnerships Associate

Leap 300: Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)

A high‑impact sales and partnerships role for someone who thrives on building relationships, driving renewals, and closing high‑value contributions — all in service of one of India’s boldest poverty‑alleviation missions.

Leap 300 has pioneered a high‑tech, low‑touch model to alleviate extreme poverty ( < $2/Day ), with outstanding pilot results. We are now implementing this model in partnership with the Punjab government, and we’re looking for a strong leader to oversee this mission‑critical project from end to end.

Mission for the Role

Enable Leap 300’s growth by deepening relationships with existing donors and building new high‑value individual giving partnerships that fuel our mission to help ultra‑poor families graduate from poverty through entrepreneurship.

The Role

As the Donor Relations & Partnerships Associate, you will support the Head of Sales in expanding and nurturing Leap 300’s donor base. You will play a hands‑on role in engaging existing HNIs, driving renewals, identifying new prospects, and ensuring every donor has a meaningful experience through timely communication and impact reporting. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys building relationships, is detail‑oriented, and thrives at the intersection of sales and operational management.

Key Responsibilities

• Referrals: Identify and engage potential donors through referrals from existing HNIs and partners.
• Lead Generation: Independently source and penetrate new high‑value networks and partnerships (e.g., YPO, EO, industry associations), with full ownership of lead generation and pipeline building.
• Prospecting & Outreach: Build curated lists of prospective HNIs and conduct cold calls, emails, and follow‑ups to secure new donations.
• Donor Renewals: Track donor cycles, coordinate follow‑ups, and ensure timely renewals of existing contributors.
• Donor Experience Management: Coordinate personalized communication, impact reports, and feedback collection to enhance donor satisfaction and retention.
• Collaboration & Reporting: Work closely with the Head of Sales to maintain CRM records, analyze donor trends, and prepare concise updates for leadership.

Profile

• 1–2 years of experience in sales, fundraising, partnerships, or client relationship management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; confident in reaching out to senior professionals and HNIs.
• Highly organized and detail‑driven, with strong follow‑through.
• Comfort with CRM tools, Google Sheets, and presentation decks.
• Passion for social impact and willingness to learn donor relationship building in a mission‑driven context.

Compensation Structure

Combination of fixed pay and a performance‑based variable component.

Location

Remote

Company Values

Frugality, Focus, Obsession, Long‑Term‑ism

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other (Non‑profit Organizations)