Head - Brand and Communications

Accelerate Indian Philanthropy (AIP); New Delhi; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive compensation

Opportunities for learning and development

Job summary

A philanthropic organization in Delhi seeks a seasoned marketing leader for the Brand & Communications function. With over 15 years of experience, you will shape the public narrative and enhance the brand identity to influence philanthropy in India. This full-time role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the philanthropic ecosystem.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of progressive leadership experience in brand, communications, public relations, or marketing.
• Deep understanding of philanthropy and the non-profit sector.
• Experience leading teams and managing external agencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and own a long-term brand and communications strategy aligned with AIP's mission.
• Develop messaging that amplifies AIP's vision and manages external communications.
• Lead editorial direction and oversee multimedia assets.
• Implement analytics to track brand awareness and engagement.

Skills

Strategic storytelling ability

Strong project management skills

Media relations expertise

Analytical and results-driven mindset

Education

Advanced degree in Communications/Marketing/Journalism/Business

Job description

Be a Catalyst for Change: Shape the future of Indian philanthropy through a leadership role in Brand & Communications at Accelerate Indian Philanthropy (AIP).

About Accelerate Indian Philanthropy

AIP was launched in 2021 with a bold vision: to see personal philanthropy drive India's transformation. AIP collaborates with Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals (UHNIs) and their families, both within India and across the diaspora, to inform, influence, and inspire giving. The network includes Core Founders and Founders who drive impact and reach. With a team of professionals, AIP engages a diverse community of philanthropists and curates case studies and insights across sectors.

AIP believes India's wealth creators can make a difference and is committed to growing personal philanthropy to drive social transformation.

Position Summary

We seek a seasoned marketing leader to head Brand & Communications at AIP as a key member of our leadership team. This is a role for a professional with over 15 years of experience to provide visionary leadership and shape the public narrative of a prominent philanthropic network.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and storyteller, responsible for building a powerful brand identity and voice that resonates with India's leading givers and amplifies AIP's core mission. This role will own AIP's public voice, reputation, and narrative across the web, social, newsletters, events, media, publications, and multimedia assets. You will work as a senior advisor to the leadership and a strategic partner to our members, translating their work into a compelling public story.

The role will collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex ideas into persuasive storytelling that motivates philanthropists and influences the ecosystem. The leader will combine strategic vision with operational delivery, managing teams and agency partners to deliver measurable outcomes in reach, engagement, and reputation.

Responsibilities

• Strategy Leadership & Planning: Define and own a long-term brand and communications strategy aligned with AIP's mission to inspire, influence, inform strategic giving and growth.
• Position AIP as the authoritative voice on strategic philanthropy among UHNI audiences, family offices, policymakers, and peer institutions.
• Craft messaging that amplifies AIP's vision, mission, and values; shape public image and manage external communications and media relations.
• Serve as a senior advisor to the leadership team on messaging, tone, and strategic content.
• Content & Channel Management: Lead editorial direction, design, production, and distribution of all public-facing content across web, social, newsletters, events, and media; oversee multimedia assets.
• Oversee digital platforms (website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X), email campaigns, publications, knowledge resources, collateral, and event materials.
• Media, PR & Thought Leadership: Drive media strategy, secure coverage and op-eds, and amplify research and events through spokesperson preparation.
• Events & Convenings: Design communications for marquee events, workshops, and launches; coordinate on-stage narratives and briefs.
• Community Engagement & Storytelling: Source and develop stories, data, and insights; prepare board-facing communications and donor-facing collateral; strengthen member engagement and recruitment.
• Organisational Management: Build and lead a lean, high-performing team; manage external agencies; set KPIs, budgets, and ensure timely delivery.
• Insights & Measurement: Implement analytics to track brand awareness, engagement, newsletters, website traffic, and media share of voice; translate insights into strategy; maintain content governance and crisis readiness.

Requisites

Experience & Education

• At least 15 years of progressive leadership experience in brand, communications, public relations, marketing, or related senior roles; mission-driven experience preferred.
• Deep understanding of philanthropy, social impact, or the non-profit sector.
• An advanced degree or executive credentials in Communications/Marketing/Journalism/Business is a plus.
• Strategic storytelling ability to influence UHNI audiences and public stakeholders.
• Multichannel expertise across digital, social, newsletters, print, CRM, and analytics.
• Strong track record in media relations and thought leadership; ability to secure tier-1 coverage.
• Experience leading teams and managing external agencies; strong mentoring and culture-building skills.
• Discretion and gravitas in stakeholder management; ability to work across teams.
• Analytical, results-driven with a data-backed approach to ROI and optimization.
• Experience with crisis and reputation management; strong project and vendor management skills.
• Operational excellence in budgeting and delivery of campaigns and assets.

Attributes

• Strategic, results-driven mindset; ability to manage complex projects with distributed ownership.
• Ability to apply communications tactics to advance an organization's mission and build a strong brand identity.
• Proven track record of executing high-impact communications strategies.
• High integrity, humility, and collaborative leadership.
• Comfort in a fast-moving, small-team nonprofit environment with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills adaptable for diverse audiences.
• Attention to detail and quality.

Why Join Us

Be a catalyst for change by shaping the future of Indian philanthropy and building a platform that drives transformative giving at scale.

Impact at scale: Lead communications for a movement aiming to reshape how India's wealth is deployed for societal good; influence key stakeholders in the philanthropic ecosystem.

Lead a strategic function: Shape the brand and communications function from the ground up and empower philanthropists with narrative tools.

Impact-first culture: A mission-driven organization focused on meaningful impact, integrity, and collaboration.

Competitive benefits: Market-competitive compensation and opportunities for learning and development.

Location: Preferably Delhi NCR; Mumbai is also an option for the right candidate

Reporting: CEO of AIP

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Public Relations, Writing/Editing, and Strategy/Planning

Industries: Non-profit Organizations, Professional Services, and Think Tanks