Manager - Partnerships

About the Role

relationship-driven, entrepreneurial, and high-performing professional

fundraising, enterprise partnerships, and key account management

Ideal for:

• Development sector professionals

  with experience in CSR or philanthropic fundraising, OR

• Corporate/enterprise sales professionals

  with B2B solutioning and large account management experience looking to transition into the impact sector.

You will be responsible for building long-term partnerships, driving revenue growth, and ensuring an excellent donor experiencefrom acquisition to renewal.

Key Responsibilities

1. Partnership Acquisition & Fundraising

• Identify, pitch, and convert CSR/corporate prospects for scholarships, education financing, and co-branded initiatives.
  
• Design customized partnership offerings based on partner needs (scholarships, mentoring, digital solutions, education loans, blended finance models, etc.).
  
• Drive revenue through consultative selling, enterprise engagement, and long-term relationship building.
  

2. Account & Donor Management

• Manage end-to-end partner lifecycle: onboarding, delivery oversight, reporting, renewals, and retention.
  
• Serve as the primary SPOC for corporate, foundation, and institutional donors.
  
• Ensure partner satisfaction through regular reviews, impact updates, and proactive communication.
  

3. Proposal Development & Grant Management

• Create high-quality proposals, concept notes, decks, budgets, MoUs, and grant documentation.
  
• Coordinate with internal teams (programs, product, finance, legal) for compliance, feasibility, and smooth delivery.
  

4. Strategic Collaboration

• Work with internal teams to co-create impactful education and mentoring interventions.
  
• Collaborate with marketing for PR, partner amplification, and impact storytelling.
  

5. Market Intelligence & Research

• Track CSR spending, corporate priorities, sector trends, and competitor offerings.
  
• Identify new industries and clusters to expand partnership opportunities.
  

6. External Representation

• Represent Buddy4Study at CSR roundtables, donor events, corporate meetings, conferences, and sector forums.
  
• Build a strong network of CSR heads, CHROs, business leaders, and foundation directors.

What Were Looking For

• 4–8 years of experience in

  CSR fundraising, corporate partnerships, business development, or enterprise sales

  .
• Strong communication, proposal writing, and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Ability to build long-term relationships and manage large accounts.
  
• Passion for

  education, youth empowerment, and social impact

  .
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
  
• Willing to work full-time from our

  Noida (Sector 59)

  office.