Deputy Director– Resource Mobilisation

Breakthrough is looking for a dynamic leader to head its Resource Mobilisation portfolio. The Head of Fundraising will lead the organisation’s overall resource mobilisation strategy to ensure financial sustainability and enable programmatic and strategic scale. As a member of Breakthrough’s Senior Leadership Team, this role will play a key part in shaping institutional strategy, forging high-impact partnerships, and representing the organisation externally with credibility and inspiration.

We are looking for a dynamic leader with proven expertise in fundraising who combines strategic thinking with deep donor engagement experience—someone who understands the evolving landscape of philanthropy and development funding and is skilled in institutional, corporate, retail and high-net-worth fundraising. Breakthrough is dedicated to creating a gender-equal world where women and girls can thrive. A prior work experience in the sector and familiarity with the challenges will be a big plus.

This role will report to the Chief Strategic Partnerships and Communications Officer (CPCO) and will work in close collaboration with programme, media, strategic positioning teams as well as the CEO’s office.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising Strategy & Execution

• Drive and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support annual and multi-year financial goals.
• Lead donor segmentation and portfolio management across bilateral, multilateral, philanthropic foundations, HNIs, CSR, and individual giving along with dedicated teams
• Oversee the design and submission of compelling grant proposals, concept notes, donor reports, and presentations. Accountable for maintaining quality and datelines.
• Identify and cultivate new funding opportunities, diversifying revenue streams across geographies and sectors.
• Work closely with communications and program teams to craft aligned narratives and cases for support.

Donor Engagement & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain long-term, trust-based relationships with existing donors and key prospects.
• Represent the organisation in donor forums, conferences, and high-level meetings.
• Develop and steward a strong pipeline of partners and funders, driven by research, aligned with the organisation’s values and impact vision.
• Organise donor visits, events, and engagement opportunities to showcase impact.

Leadership & Team Management

• Inspire and Lead a high-performing fundraising and partnerships team with clarity and empathy
• Set performance metrics, track progress, and foster a culture of excellence and accountability
• Mentor team members in proposal development, donor research, and relationship management.

Cross-Organisational Collaboration

• Collaborate with program, MEL, finance, and communications teams to ensure alignment in grant proposals and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and internal systems, including due diligence, audits, and financial tracking.
• Strengthen systems and processes to support efficient fundraising operations.

Strategic Leadership

• Contribute to organisational strategy and direction as part of the senior leadership team (SLT).
• Bring donor and funding ecosystem insights into long-term planning, organisational positioning, and risk mitigation.
• Participate in Board meetings and SLT deliberations as required.
• Help build and protect the organisation’s reputation, thought leadership, and partnerships ecosystem.

Specific Knowledge, Skill & Experience Required:

• 13-15 years of relevant experience in fundraising/resource mobilisation, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of raising multi-crore grants from a diverse set of donors (e.g., institutional donors, foundations, CSR, HNIs).
• Strong understanding of the social impact space, preferably with experience in gender rights, social norms, or feminist movements.
• Excellent proposal writing, presentation, and storytelling skills.
• Experience in team leadership, strategy development, and senior stakeholder management.
• Deep understanding of compliance, donor reporting, and financial oversight in the nonprofit sector.
• Strong network across philanthropic and development sectors in India and globally is an advantage.

Key Competencies & Attributes:

• Strategic and systems thinker with an eye for detail.
• Persuasive communicator with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Deep commitment to gender justice, equity, and inclusion.
• Collaborative and values-driven leader, able to work across diverse teams.
• Resilient and adaptive, with a solutions-oriented positive mindset.

About Breakthrough:

Breakthrough works on culture change by shifting social norms that limit women and girls from

reaching their full potential. We work with adolescents and young people aged 11-24 years aiming

for an entire generation to shift and push for change.

Over the last 25 years, we have reached nearly 2.3 million adolescents in schools and communities. With more agency, better negotiation skills and aspiration, young people are calling

out norms that hold them back and taking action, in the communities that Breakthrough works in.

This gives hope that a more equal world is possible for future generations.

Breakthrough’s Culture:

Employees at Breakthrough are expected to work in line with organisational values of Dignity, Integrity and Equity.

Breakthrough is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, colour, caste, religion, creed, gender, age, disability, economic status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We prefer people from marginalised communities, women and other genders. Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment towards child safeguarding.

Breakthrough is committed to the well-being of its employees and understands an individual’s mental health can impact their ability to work. Breakthrough recognizes taking steps to improve mental health and wellbeing of the employees is essential. We are committed to fostering an environment that promotes employee wellbeing. We recognize that well-being is not just the absence of illness, but the presence of factors that support a fulfilling life.

To know more about Breakthrough, please visit – www.inbreakthrough.org

Eligible candidates interested in this position may apply through the following link: https://www.btconnect.org.in/Applicant/CreateJobApplicant

You can also submit your resume by email to jobs@inbreakthrough.org by 15th Aug 2025.