Assistant Manager, Business Development (CSR & ESG)

Job Summary:

Oversee and drive corporate partnership strategies to support CSR initiatives. Responsibilities include identifying potential funders, preparing proposals, managing donor relations, ensuring compliance and reporting, and coordinating with both internal teams and external stakeholders to implement impactful projects.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Lead Generation & Strategic Outreach
• Identify potential CSR partners through sector research and networking.

2. Proposal Development & Fundraising

• Lead the drafting of customized project proposals, pitch decks, and budgets aligned with donor requirements.
• Collaborate with program and finance teams to ensure technical and financial accuracy.
• Track grant application deadlines and submissions, ensuring quality and timeliness.

3. Donor & Stakeholder Engagement

• Nurture long-term relationships with corporates, foundations, and HNIs.
• Conduct regular review meetings, impact sharing sessions, and donor field visits.
• Address donor queries and provide real-time updates on project progress.

4. Reporting & Compliance

• Develop high-quality donor reports, including narrative progress updates, photos/videos, and financial utilization.
• Ensure alignment with donor-specific reporting formats and CSR legal requirements.
• Support in drafting MoUs, agreements, and compliance documentation.

5. Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Support

• Coordinate with MEL teams to gather project data, success stories, and impact metrics.
• Translate impact data into compelling donor communications and pitch materials.
• Suggest improvements in project delivery based on donor feedback and MEL findings.

6. Internal Coordination & Support

• Act as a bridge between program, communications, finance, and field teams.
• Coordinate for timely project implementation in line with commitments made to donors.
• Assist in designing new programs aligned with market needs and CSR trends.

7. Branding & Visibility Support

• Work with communications team to ensure donor branding on project materials.
• Contribute to social media content, donor newsletters, and annual reports.
• Represent the organization in external meetings and networking events.

8. Database & CRM Management

• Maintain accurate records of interactions, proposals, and reporting in CRM tools or spreadsheets.
• Analyze funding patterns and identify potential donor segments for outreach.

9. CSR Event Support

• Plan and execute donor engagement events such as CSR days, employee volunteering drives, and thematic webinars.
• Prepare briefing notes, event kits, and post-event reports.

10. Sector Research & Strategy

• Stay updated on CSR regulations (especially India’s Companies Act – Section 135), ESG trends, and donor priorities.
• Support senior leadership in developing fundraising strategy and annual targets
• Develop and maintain a prospect database with regular outreach and follow-ups.
• Attend CSR events, forums, and stakeholder engagements to build new relationships.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work, Development Studies, Business Administration, or related fields.
• 3–6 years of experience in CSR fundraising, corporate partnerships, or social sector business development.
• Strong written and verbal communication; excellent in proposal writing and presentations.
• Knowledge of Indian CSR regulations, ESG frameworks, and SDGs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor CRM systems.
• Analytical mindset, detail-oriented, and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹55,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Fixed shift
• Morning shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person