Manager/Asst. Manager - Corporate

Forward Impact; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Impact, a purpose-driven social impact agency, seeks a Corporate Partnerships & Fundraising professional on-site in India to lead donor engagement and strategic partnerships with corporates, foundations, HNIs, and multilateral agencies.

You will own the end-to-end fundraising cycle, develop proposals, manage grants, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure program delivery and measurable impact for donors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (Business, Development Studies, Communications).
• Experience in fundraising, corporate partnerships, grant management, or stakeholder engagement (NGO or corporate sector preferred).
• Strong networking and relationship management skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office, CRM tools, and data analytics for donor management.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for funding partners; cultivate relationships and align priorities.
• Develop and pitch fundraising proposals aligned with partner objectives and impact goals.
• Identify and develop new funding partnerships across CSR initiatives, trusts, foundations, HNIs, and multilateral agencies.
• Own end-to-end fundraising cycle: lead generation, pitching, negotiation, closure, onboarding.
• Implement fundraising strategies to increase donor engagement and long-term sustainability.
• Coordinate between fundraising, program, finance, and communications teams to execute funded programs.

Skills

Fundraising

Corporate partnerships

Donor management

Stakeholder engagement

Proposal development

Education

Graduate/Postgraduate in Business/ Development/ Communications

Tools

MS Office

CRM tools

Job description

Full-Time (on-site)

About Us

Forward Impact is a purpose-driven social impact agency committed to creating meaningful societal change and building a sustainable future. As a growing force in the impact sector, we collaborate with organizations to design and implement transformative campaigns, recruit top talent, mobilize resources, and ensure effective program/project management. Our mission is to address pressing social challenges and drive measurable, lasting impact.

As the Corporate Partnerships & Fundraising team member, you will drive fundraising, donor engagement, and strategic partnerships with corporates, foundations, HNIs, and multilateral agencies. Your role involves securing funding, managing grants, and aligning donor priorities with impactful programs. From lead generation to grant stewardship, you will ensure seamless collaboration between partners, internal teams, and leadership, maximizing funding opportunities and long-term sustainability.

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for multiple funding partners, cultivating strong relationships and understanding their unique funding priorities.
• Develop and pitch compelling fundraising proposals aligned with both partner objectives and organizational impact goals.
• Lead the identification and development of new funding partnerships across corporate CSR initiatives, philanthropic trusts, grant-making foundations, HNIs, and multilateral agencies.
• Own the end-to-end fundraising cycle, including lead generation, pitching, negotiation, closure, and onboarding of funding collaborations.
• Implement and refine fundraising strategies to increase donor engagement, maximize funding potential, and ensure long-term financial sustainability.
• Drive donor retention by implementing best practices for stewardship, engagement, and communication.

Project Management & Execution:

• Collaborate with internal teams to design and implement funded programs, ensuring alignment with donor expectations and impact goals.
• Oversee program execution, ensuring that deliverables, timelines, and budgets are met effectively.
• Establish structured reporting mechanisms for partners, providing transparent, data-driven insights on fund utilization and impact.
• Ensure seamless coordination between fundraising, program, finance, and communications teams to drive effective implementation.

Operations & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate databases of donor communications, funding records, and partnership agreements (MOUs, Proposals, Contracts).
• Track and monitor the fundraising pipeline, managing data and analytics to improve outreach and conversion rates.
• Regularly update leadership and stakeholders on partnership progress, funding status, and new opportunities.
• Develop frameworks to measure and communicate program impact, presenting key results to donors and external audiences.

Experience & Qualifications

• Graduate/Postgraduate (preferred in Business, Development Studies, Communications, or a relevant field).
• Experience in fundraising, corporate partnerships, grant management, or stakeholder engagement (NGO or corporate sector preferred).
• Strong networking and relationship management skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office, CRM tools, and data analytics for donor management.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.

How to Apply

• Forward Impact is strongly committed to diversity and inclusivity. We firmly support equal opportunities and work hard to create a caring and supportive environment for all team members.