Lead, Partnerships & Fundraising

AssisTech Foundation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

AssisTech Foundation (ATF) seeks a driven Lead, Partnerships & Fundraising to accelerate resource mobilization and strategic collaborations. Working closely with the CEO and Head of Partnerships, you will identify opportunities, build donor and partner relationships, and guide end-to-end fundraising initiatives.

You will oversee partnerships, donor reporting, grant management, and pipeline development across CSR, foundations, family offices, philanthropies, and institutional donors.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in fundraising, partnerships, CSR engagement, or related field.
• Proven ability to secure grants, CSR partnerships, sponsorships, or institutional funding.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, proposal writing, and presentation abilities.
• Strategic thinker with a bias for execution and social impact alignment.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage long-term relationships with funders, partners and ecosystem stakeholders.
• Ensure donor reporting, due diligence, compliance, and grant management requirements.
• Collaborate with programmes to co-design fundable, high-impact programmes.
• Identify opportunities across CSR, foundations, family offices, philanthropies, and institutional donors.
• Lead fundraising lifecycle from research and outreach to proposal development and closure.

Skills

Relationship building

Donor engagement

Partnership development

Proposal writing

Communication

Job description

Lead, Partnerships & Fundraising

Role Description
AssisTech Foundation (ATF) is looking for a driven and relationship-oriented fundraising professional to join ATF's Partnerships & Fundraising team. Working closely with the CEO and Head of Partnerships, you will help drive resource mobilization and strategic partnerships that enable ATF to scale its impact. You will play a key role in identifying opportunities, building relationships with donors and partners and supporting the end-to-end fundraising journey. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with people, creating opportunities, and contributing to the growth of a mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Partnerships

• Build and manage long-term relationships with funders, strategic partners, and ecosystem stakeholders.
• DEnsure timely donor reporting, due diligence, compliance, and grant management requirements.
• Collaborate with programme teams to co-design fundable, high-impact programmes aligned with donor priorities.
• Track philanthropy, CSR, and Assistive Technology ecosystem trends to identify emerging opportunities.
• Work with leadership to inform fundraising strategy, partnership priorities, and organisational growth.
• Anchor ATF's partnership ecosystem by developing and managing both monetary and non-monetary collaborations.

2. Fundraising

• Work closely with the team to develop & execute ATF's fundraising strategy.
• Support and lead the fundraising lifecycle, from research and outreach to proposal development, negotiations, and closure.
• Build a diversified fundraising portfolio across CSR, foundations, family offices, philanthropies, HNIs, institutional donors, bilateral agencies, and multilateral organizations.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue high-value funding opportunities including grants, sponsorships, strategic partnerships, and multi-year funding commitments.
• Create and maintain a robust fundraising pipeline with clear forecasting, conversion tracking, and revenue targets.
• Support donor engagement, reporting, and stewardship to foster long-term partnerships.
• Track fundraising opportunities, proposals, and partnerships to ensure timely follow-up and execution.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives that strengthen ATF's visibility, positioning, and growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• 4+ years of experience in fundraising, partnerships, business development, CSR engagement, or a related field.
• Proven track record of securing grants, CSR partnerships, sponsorships, or institutional funding.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, proposal writing, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to independently manage opportunities from identification to closure.
• Strategic thinker with a strong bias for execution.
• Passion for social impact and alignment with ATF's mission.

Company Description

AssisTech Foundation (ATF), is India’s first Assistive Technology (AT) ecosystem that focuses on empowering Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) by enabling learning, livelihood, and living opportunities (3Ls of empowerment). We do so by harnessing the power of AT & supporting development of innovative technology products and services. In a span of 5 years, ATF has impacted the lives of 1 Million PwDs through its high impact programs and initiatives. ATF has a network of 500+ AT startups and we have co-founded a global network, Inclusive Innovation Network (+N), with organizations in 6 other countries to nurture AT innovation and build investor networks globally.

In recognition of his contributions to the disability inclusion landscape and the Assistive Technology ecosystem, our CEO and Co-Founder, Prateek Madhav was honoured with the National Award for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 2025 by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, conferred by the Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu. ATF has also been named a winner in the Social Category at the Indian Innovation Icons Awards 2025 by Marico Innovation Foundation — a platform that celebrates breakthrough Indian innovations with the potential for national impact. Take a moment to experience our journey through this 1-minute video. To learn more, explore the ATF Brochure, which outlines the disability landscape and our approach to building an enabling ecosystem. Our Annual Report (FY 2024-25) offers a snapshot of key milestones, partnerships, and the growing impact of our work in empowering persons with disabilities through AT in the last year.