Senior Manager - Fundraising in Bengaluru | The/Nudge

aikyam; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

L&D wallet

Individual development plans

Internal role changes

Job summary

The/Nudge Institute in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Manager - Fundraising to lead CSR partnerships with corporates, converting relationships into long-term support for the organization.

You will own and deliver fundraising targets, build a strong CSR partnerships pipeline, engage CXOs, and represent The/Nudge at forums, while shaping high impact collaborations for social outcomes.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in CSR partnerships, corporate fundraising, or B2B sales.
• Strong network within CSR teams, corporate foundations, or sustainability functions.
• Proven track record of opening doors and closing high value CSR deals.
• Understanding of CSR regulations and donor expectations in India.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver CSR fundraising targets from corporates across sectors.
• Independently build relationships with CSR heads, CXOs, and corporate foundations.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of CSR partnerships.
• Lead the full partnership process, from prospecting and proposals to pitching, closure, and reporting.
• Represent the organization at CSR forums and in corporate networks.

Skills

CSR fundraising

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Proposal writing

Networking

B2B sales

CXO engagement

Education

MBA or equivalent

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Senior Manager - Fundraising in Bengaluru | The/Nudge

The/Nudge Institute

The/Nudge is an action institute working to build resilient livelihoods and end poverty. It partners with women, farmers, tribal communities, and youth across rural development, agriculture, skilling, and economic inclusion, working with over 15 central and state governments to reach 25 million Indians across 10 states.

Role

A senior fundraising leadership role to build and scale CSR partnerships with corporates, converting relationships into long term, high value support for The/Nudge's work.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver CSR fundraising targets from corporates across sectors
• Independently build relationships with CSR heads, CXOs, and corporate foundations
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of CSR partnerships
• Lead the full partnership process, from prospecting and proposals to pitching, closure, and reporting
• Represent the organization at CSR forums and in corporate networks

Requirements

• 9 or more years of experience in CSR partnerships, corporate fundraising, or B2B sales
• Strong existing network within CSR teams, corporate foundations, or sustainability functions
• Proven track record of opening doors and closing high value CSR deals
• Strong understanding of CSR regulations and donor expectations in India
• Experience engaging CXOs and senior corporate stakeholders
• Strong proposal writing, storytelling, and negotiation skills
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree preferred
• Experience in or close to the development sector is a plus
• High ownership, strong execution focus, and good interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Opportunity to shape and scale high impact CSR partnerships with leading corporates
• Learning and development support, including an L&D wallet and individual development plans
• Internal role change opportunities and people centered policies
• Part of a mission driven, fast growing nonprofit working across 15+ governments and 200+ social enterprises