Manager – Donor Relations Management in Pune | Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana (BJS)

aikyam; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana (BJS) in Pune seeks a Manager – Donor Relations Management to strengthen and expand strategic partnerships with corporates, CSR foundations, philanthropic institutions, and other stakeholders. The role focuses on strategic engagement, relationship management, proposal development, impact communication, and cross-functional coordination to drive resource mobilization.

The role requires 5–8 years of donor management experience, proficiency in English and Hindi, and strong

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Development Studies, Social Work, Management, or related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in donor management, CSR partnerships, grant management, or institutional fundraising in the non-profit sector.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Hindi; Marathi a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research, identify, and engage potential partners whose priorities align with BJS's mission and programmes.
• Support development of tailored engagement strategies for prospective donors.
• Assist in developing high-quality concept notes, proposals, partnership decks, and budgets.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with existing and prospective donor partners.
• Coordinate meetings, presentations, and follow-up conversations with stakeholders.
• Work with programme teams to capture impact data, success stories, and case studies for donor reporting.
• Prepare high-quality, timely donor reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) as per agreed formats.
• Ensure compliance with donor agreements, MoUs, and CSR reporting requirements.
• Track grant milestones, deliverables, and utilisation schedules to avoid delays and non-compliance.
• Maintain and regularly update donor databases, CRM systems, and grant trackers.
• Serve as a bridge between partners, programme, and finance teams to ensure execution of donor commitments

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Donor management

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Marathi (nice to have)

Education

Master's in Development Studies

Master's in Social Work

Master's in Management

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Manager – Donor Relations Management in Pune | Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana (BJS)

Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana is a non-profit organisation dedicated to nation-building through impactful social development, disaster response, environmental stewardship, and educational initiatives since 1985. With a strong nationwide presence and an active volunteer network, BJS works collaboratively with governments, communities, and partners to design and implement sustainable solutions to pressing societal challenges. The organization's mission is to identify relevant social concerns, develop meaningful interventions, and ensure their effective, scalable implementation across the country.

Role

The Manager – Donor Relations Management will play a crucial role in strengthening and expanding strategic partnerships with corporates, CSR foundations, philanthropic institutions, and other relevant stakeholders to support BJS's mission and programmes. The role combines strategic engagement, relationship management, proposal development, impact communication, and effective coordination across functions to drive resource mobilization and deepen partner engagement.

Responsibilities

• Research, identify, and engage potential partners whose priorities align with BJS's mission and programmes
• Support development of tailored engagement strategies for prospective donors
• Assist in developing high-quality concept notes, proposals, partnership decks, and budgets
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with existing and prospective donor partners
• Coordinate meetings, presentations, and follow-up conversations with stakeholders
• Work with programme teams to capture impact data, success stories, and case studies for donor reporting
• Prepare high-quality, timely donor reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) as per agreed formats
• Ensure compliance with donor agreements, MoUs, and CSR reporting requirements
• Track grant milestones, deliverables, and utilisation schedules to avoid delays and non-compliance
• Maintain and regularly update donor databases, CRM systems, and grant trackers
• Serve as a bridge between partners, programme, and finance teams to ensure execution of donor commitments

Requirements

• Master's degree in Development Studies, Social Work, Management, or a related field
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in donor management, CSR partnerships, grant management, or institutional fundraising in the non-profit sector
• Understanding of CSR compliance frameworks and grant management processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Hindi; working knowledge of Marathi a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (grant tracking, utilisation analysis) and PowerPoint (donor presentations)
• Ability to manage multiple donor accounts simultaneously with structured planning
• High level of integrity, empathy, and alignment with service-oriented values
• Opportunity to lead donor relationship management at a nationally established, 40-year-old NGO
• Direct engagement with major corporates, CSR foundations, and philanthropic institutions
• High-ownership role shaping partnership strategy and donor reporting systems