Head Resource Mobilisation

Breakthrough; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary

Focus on employee well-being

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Job summary

A non-profit organization is seeking a Head – Resource Mobilisation with 13–15 years of experience in fundraising, preferably with a strong background in gender rights. The role involves developing funding strategies, managing donor relations, and leading a fundraising team. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a deep commitment to gender justice. The gross compensation is attractive and aligns with qualifications and experience. Apply by January 10, 2025, via the company's website.

Qualifications

• 13–15 years of relevant experience in fundraising/resource mobilisation.
• At least 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of raising multi-crore grants.
• Strong understanding of the social impact space, with gender rights or feminist movements experience preferred.
• Excellent proposal writing, presentation, storytelling and negotiation skills.
• Experience in team leadership, strategy development and senior stakeholder management.
• Deep understanding of compliance, donor reporting and financial oversight in the nonprofit sector.
• Strong network across philanthropic and development sectors in India and globally.

Responsibilities

• Drive and implement comprehensive fundraising strategy.
• Lead donor portfolio management.
• Oversee submission of grant proposals and reports.
• Cultivate new funding opportunities.
• Collaborate with communications and programme teams to craft aligned narratives and cases for support.
• Build and maintain long‑term, trust‑based relationships with existing donors and key prospects.
• Represent the organisation in donor forums, conferences and high‑level meetings.
• Inspire and lead a high‑performing fundraising and partnerships team with clarity and empathy.
• Set performance metrics, track progress and foster a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Collaborate with program, MEL, finance and communications teams to ensure alignment in grant proposals and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and internal systems, including due diligence, audits and financial tracking.
• Contribute to organisational strategy and direction as part of the senior leadership team (SLT).
• Bring donor and funding ecosystem insights into long‑term planning, organisational positioning and risk mitigation.
• Participate in Board meetings and SLT deliberations as required.

Skills

Fundraising/resource mobilisation

Proposal writing

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Head – Resource Mobilisation

Breakthrough works to shift social norms that limit women and girls from reaching their full potential. The organisation supports adolescents and young people aged 11–25 years, encouraging aspiration, agency, leadership and negotiation through work in schools and communities. Breakthrough continues to expand its reach through innovative programmes, strong donor and institutional partnerships, and a relentless focus on creating systemic change.

Job Summary

As a senior leader, the Head – Resource Mobilisation (Head RM) will partner with internal and external stakeholders to cultivate high‑impact funding pipelines across institutional, corporate, individual and philanthropic channels. The role demands exceptional strategic insight, comprehensive fundraising experience and a nuanced understanding of the evolving development funding landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support annual and multi‑year financial goals.
• Lead donor segmentation and portfolio management across bilateral, multilateral, philanthropic foundations, HNIs, CSR and individual giving.
• Oversee the design and submission of compelling grant proposals, concept notes, donor reports and presentations.
• Identify and cultivate new funding opportunities, diversifying revenue streams across geographies and sectors.
• Work closely with communications and programme teams to craft aligned narratives and cases for support.
• Build and maintain long‑term, trust‑based relationships with existing donors and key prospects.
• Represent the organisation in donor forums, conferences and high‑level meetings.
• Inspire and lead a high‑performing fundraising and partnerships team with clarity and empathy.
• Set performance metrics, track progress and foster a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Collaborate with program, MEL, finance and communications teams to ensure alignment in grant proposals and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and internal systems, including due diligence, audits and financial tracking.
• Contribute to organisational strategy and direction as part of the senior leadership team (SLT).
• Bring donor and funding ecosystem insights into long‑term planning, organisational positioning and risk mitigation.
• Participate in Board meetings and SLT deliberations as required.

Qualifications

• 13–15 years of relevant experience in fundraising/resource mobilisation, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of raising multi‑crore grants from diverse donors (institutional donors, foundations, CSR, HNIs).
• Strong understanding of the social impact space, preferably with experience in gender rights, social norms or feminist movements.
• Excellent proposal writing, presentation, storytelling and negotiation skills.
• Experience in team leadership, strategy development and senior stakeholder management.
• Deep understanding of compliance, donor reporting and financial oversight in the nonprofit sector.
• Strong network across philanthropic and development sectors in India and globally is an advantage.
• Strategic and systems thinker with an eye for detail.
• Persuasive communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Deep commitment to gender justice, equity and inclusion.
• Collaborative and values‑driven leader, able to work across diverse teams.
• Resilient and adaptive, with a solutions‑oriented positive mindset.

Compensation

Gross compensation budgeted for the position is attractive. The offer will be commensurate with qualifications, experience and salary history.

Application Process

Eligible candidates interested in the position can apply using the link provided on the company website before January 10, 2025.

Breakthrough’s Culture

Employees at Breakthrough are expected to work in line with organisational values of Dignity, Integrity and Equity. Breakthrough is an equal‑opportunity employer. The organisation considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, colour, caste, religion, creed, gender, age, disability, economic status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status. It prefers people from marginalised communities, women and other genders. Breakthrough’s policies and procedures reflect its commitment towards child safeguarding. Breakthrough is committed to the well-being of its employees and understands an individual’s mental health can impact their ability to work. Breakthrough recognises that taking steps to improve the mental health and well-being of employees is essential and is committed to fostering an environment that promotes employee well‑being.