Funding & Partnerships Manager

NetCom Learning; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to lead high-impact global initiatives

Exposure to international donors and strategic partners

Purpose-driven work environment

Continuous learning and growth opportunities

Job summary

A global education organization seeks a Funding & Partnerships Manager in Delhi to lead their resource mobilization strategy and build strategic collaborations. This role includes preparing grant proposals, managing donor relationships, and ensuring compliance with funding regulations. The ideal candidate has 7-12 years of experience in fundraising, CSR, and stakeholder engagement, enabling them to scale impactful education initiatives worldwide. Join our mission to make education accessible for all.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of experience in fundraising, partnerships, CSR, donor relations, or institutional collaborations.
• Proven success in securing and managing large grants, CSR funding, and multi‑stakeholder partnerships.
• Experience engaging with senior leadership, boards, donors, and public‑sector stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive funding and resource mobilization strategy.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities across CSR programs and foundations.
• Lead the preparation of grant proposals and funding applications.
• Manage the complete funding lifecycle from lead generation to closure.
• Build and nurture strategic partnerships with various organizations.
• Represent the foundation at external events and stakeholder forums.
• Represent the foundation at external events, conferences, and stakeholder forums to strengthen credibility and visibility.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for donors and partners, ensuring transparent communication and relationship continuity.
• Ensure donor compliance through timely reporting, impact documentation, and progress updates.
• Collaborate with program, marketing, finance, and leadership teams to articulate impact and value propositions.
• Track and report on funding pipelines, partnerships, and outcomes, providing regular strategic updates to leadership.
• Ensure regulatory, legal, and governance compliance related to funding, CSR, MoUs, and donor agreements.

Skills

Fundraising and resource mobilization strategy

CSR, institutional, and philanthropic partnerships

Grant writing, proposal development, and donor presentations

Stakeholder engagement and relationship management

Impact reporting and donor communications

Governance, compliance, and funding regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Policy

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Title: Funding & Partnerships Manager

Location: Delhi (Work from Office)

Shift / Working Hours: General Shift

Employment Type: Full-time (On NLIPL Payroll)

Experience: 7–12 Years

Industry Preference: Non-profit / Foundations / CSR / Government / Multilateral / Social Impact Organizations

Company Overview

Sarder Inc. is a global family of innovative companies united by a bold vision — to educate and certify over one billion people worldwide. We are redefining lifelong learning through a diverse portfolio that spans corporate training, AI certifications, eLearning, proctoring solutions, and thought‑leadership media.

Our ecosystem includes NetCom Learning, NetCom+, AI Certs, AI Labs 365, Adoptify AI, and Sarder TV. Together, we are building a future‑ready workforce and enabling individuals and organizations to thrive in an AI‑driven world.

About the Organization – Sarder Foundation

Sarder Foundation is a non‑profit organization founded with the mission of making education accessible and affordable on a global scale. Operating under Sarder Inc., the foundation focuses on advancing AI skilling and education through subsidies and support for training programs delivered by NetCom Learning and Nplus.

With its primary base in New York, the foundation builds global partnerships with non‑profits, academic institutions, governments, and multilateral organizations to expand education access and drive meaningful social impact in underserved communities worldwide.

About the Role

The Funding & Partnerships Manager will lead the foundation’s resource mobilization and partnership strategy, playing a critical role in scaling its education and social impact initiatives globally. This role is responsible for securing funding, building strategic collaborations, and managing donor relationships across CSR, institutional, philanthropic, and public‑sector ecosystems. Success in this role will be defined by sustained funding growth, strong multi‑year partnerships, and measurable program impact.

What You Will Do

Develop and execute a comprehensive funding and resource mobilization strategy aligned with the foundation’s mission and growth objectives.

Identify and pursue funding opportunities across CSR programs, foundations, HNIs, multilateral agencies, and institutional donors.

Lead the preparation of grant proposals, concept notes, donor presentations, and funding applications.

Manage the complete funding lifecycle, from lead generation and proposal development to closure and renewals.

Build and nurture strategic partnerships with corporations, NGOs, academic institutions, government bodies, and foundations.

Co‑create collaborative initiatives including education programs, leadership development projects, research, and capacity‑building efforts.

Represent the foundation at external events, conferences, and stakeholder forums to strengthen credibility and visibility.

Serve as the primary point of contact for donors and partners, ensuring transparent communication and relationship continuity.

Ensure donor compliance through timely reporting, impact documentation, and progress updates.

Collaborate with program, marketing, finance, and leadership teams to articulate impact and value propositions.

Track and report on funding pipelines, partnerships, and outcomes, providing regular strategic updates to leadership.

Ensure regulatory, legal, and governance compliance related to funding, CSR, MoUs, and donor agreements.

What We Are Looking For

Functional Skills

Fundraising and resource mobilization strategy

CSR, institutional, and philanthropic partnerships

Grant writing, proposal development, and donor presentations

Stakeholder engagement and relationship management

Impact reporting and donor communications

Governance, compliance, and funding regulations

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Policy, or a related field (master’s preferred)

7–12 years of experience in fundraising, partnerships, CSR, donor relations, or institutional collaborations

Proven success in securing and managing large grants, CSR funding, and multi‑stakeholder partnerships

Experience engaging with senior leadership, boards, donors, and public‑sector stakeholders

Why Join NetCom Learning & Sarder Foundation?

Opportunity to lead high‑impact, global education and AI skilling initiatives

Exposure to international donors, multilateral agencies, and strategic partners

Purpose‑driven, mission‑led work environment with strong leadership visibility

Continuous learning and growth within a global education and AI ecosystem

If you are passionate about designing innovative learning experiences and making a positive impact in the lives of learners, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team at NetCom Learning.