Senior Manager - CSR Partnership & Fundraising

Novalink Consultancy; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Novalink Consultancy is seeking a dynamic leader to head CSR fundraising and partnerships from Mumbai. You will drive strategy, cultivate corporate donors and institutional funders, and shape external engagement.

Responsibilities include building a donor pipeline, ensuring retention through stewardship, managing partnerships with corporates, foundations, government bodies, and educational institutions, and coordinating with the USA team for international campaigns.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years in CSR fundraising or NGO roles.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication; multilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead CSR fundraising strategy and execution.
• Develop and manage a robust donor pipeline.
• Ensure donor retention through engagement and stewardship.
• Build and manage partnerships with corporates, foundations, and institutions.
• Represent the NGO at forums, conferences, and events.
• Collaborate with internal teams to design partner opportunities.
• Serve as primary contact for CSR donors and partners.
• Oversee donor reporting and fund utilization updates.
• Coordinate global fundraising with USA team.

Skills

CSR fundraising

Partnership development

Donor communication

Networking

Strategic thinking

Proposal writing

Education

Graduate or Postgraduate

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic professional to lead our CSR and Partnerships efforts. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving our fundraising efforts through CSR channels, cultivating long-term partnerships, and shaping the external engagement strategy of the organization.

Role & responsibilities

• CSR Fundraising Strategy and Execution
  
• Lead and execute fundraising initiatives via CSR and philanthropic channels.
  
• Develop a robust pipeline of corporate donors and institutional funders.
  
• Ensure donor retention through impactful engagement and stewardship.
  
• Partnership Development & Management
  
• Build and nurture high-impact partnerships with corporates, foundations, educational institutions, government bodies, and ecosystem stakeholders.
  
• Represent NGO at forums, conferences, and networking events.
  
• Collaborate with internal teams to design and deliver partner engagement opportunities.
  
• Relationship Management
  
• Serve as the primary point of contact for CSR donors and partners
  
• Cultivate long-term relationships based on transparency, trust, and shared impact.
  
• Engage with relevant government bodies, schools, and colleges to expand organizational outreach.
  
• Reporting & Documentation
  
• Oversee timely and high-quality donor reporting monthly, quarterly, and annual.
  
• Monitor fund utilization and provide regular updates to both donors and internal leadership.
  
• Global Fundraising Coordination
  
• Work closely with the NGO's USA team to design and execute international fundraising campaigns and donor engagement strategies.

Preferred candidate profile

• Graduate or Postgraduate from a reputed institution.
  
• Minimum 10-12 years of experience in CSR fundraising, business development, partnerships, or related fields (NGO/social sector experience preferred).
  
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. (Proficiency in English required; additional languages a plus.)
  
• Strong networking and relationship-building capabilities.
  
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution ability.
  
• Demonstrated experience in writing compelling proposals and donor communication.
  
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); familiarity with CRM systems is an added advantage.
  

Additional Requirements

• Based in Mumbai; willing to travel to program centers across Mumbai and other cities as required.