Education - Graduate / Postgraduate Functional Area – Fundraising, Business Development, Partnership, Resource Mobilisation Industry – NGO, Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, Not-for-Profit Compensation - As per experience & qualification Roles and Responsibilities Identify, evaluate, and develop a business development strategy based on knowledge of organisational objectives and work, industry, market, and community needs. Research and be updated regarding the CSR needs, opportunities, grants, funding, etc., from corporates and PSUs in India. Build a business development pipeline based on calls, meetings and emails to potential partners. Develop customised business development proposals, documentation, presentations, etc., based on partner and community requirements. Emphasise innovative methods, strategies, and processes for drafting impactful and sustainable project proposals, documentation, and presentations. Develop new business opportunities through a focused approach and innovative ideas. Develop and maintain business relations with partner/s and work towards partner servicing and management. Seek out and target new clients and opportunities, initiate action plans to approach and secure new business/projects for the organisation. Develop and work towards a business development cycle and methodology, analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of business development methods, approaches, and cost optimisation in achieving business development targets. Involvement in the end-to-end business development cycle from identifying potential partners to target, reaching out for discussion, drafting proposals and presentations, further follow-ups, negotiations, and signing project agreements. Coordinates with other departments/divisions and management of the organisation towards business development, delivery, and achieving targets. Maintain and share records, MIS, database, etc., regarding the day-to-day business development work undertaken. Qualification and Experience An ideal candidate should be an MBA/MSW or PG in Social Development Must have 1-3 years of similar experience in partnerships, fundraising, business development and resource mobilisation in the NGO / CSR sector. Knowledge of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) guidelines as per Schedule VII of Section 135, Companies Act 2013 (mandatory). Experience in CSR proposals and grant writing (mandatory). Passionate about the sector, ready to take the initiative, self-driven, and persuasive. Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills. Good team player and able to drive projects with cross-functional teams. Ability to build strong working relationships across organisational levels. About Third Planet Foundation We are a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) implementation organisation registered as a Section 8 (not-for-profit) in the year 2012. We are working on diverse thematic areas aligned to Schedule VII, Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013 guidelines. We provide Table to Field customised CSR services that cover the complete lifecycle of CSR, including planning, execution and reporting. Our services include CSR Policy Formulation, Advisory & Advocacy, Need Assessment / Baseline Study, In-house Project Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation & CSR Reporting and Recommendation, Social Audit and Social Impact Assessment. Our focus is on the Development, Impact and Sustainability of the communities. Third Planet Foundation specialises in the field-level implementation of a wide range of socioeconomic development Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects in the areas of Community & Rural Development, Social Infrastructure Development, Poverty Alleviation, Quality Education, Skill & Livelihood Development, Quality Healthcare, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Women Empowerment, Agriculture Development, Disaster Relief & Rehabilitation and Environment Sustainability including Promotion of Renewable Energy. We work closely with companies and communities to plan and execute impactful interventions across geography. Our activities and interventions are aligned with Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) guidelines and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). For more information, you may visit our website at www.3planet.org.
Education - Graduate / Postgraduate Functional Area – Internal and External Communication, Digital Marketing, Report Writing, Content Creation, Storytelling Industry – NGO, Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, Not-for-Profit, NGO Compensation - As per experience & qualification Roles and Responsibilities Responsible for designing and implementing the communication strategy across all interventions. Coordinate with the program and operations teams to design outreach material for relevant stakeholders. Develop reports, case studies, creatives, success stories, field stories, videos, photos and other media content which can be put out on the public forum to spread awareness of work; Design reports on Canva as per the organisation guidelines to ensure the work is effectively highlighted and showcased. Maintain social media image by regularly updating LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and other social media accounts with meaningful content, and engaging with relevant stakeholders on these platforms; Explore additional relevant social media presence. Keep tabs on the work of the programs and operations teams to understand the frequency of updates posted on social media to communicate work to the public. Work closely with department heads on maintaining the resource hub Maintain and update the website regularly to ensure work is posted regularly for public view. Design and coordinate communication material as per branding guidelines; Explore existing platforms or create platforms to communicate findings from the program through community events that are best suited to the stakeholders participating. Responsible for addressing media queries and liaising with the media during community events. Qualification and Experience At least 2-3 years of relevant work experience in the communications arena in the social development sector is preferred. Graduate / Postgraduate in communication, digital marketing and social development sector. Basic knowledge about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) guidelines as per Schedule VII of Section 135, Companies Act 2013 (mandatory). Experience in developing communication outputs based on research data and evidence; Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, able to express complex technical issues in plain language, as well as translate jargon into plain language; Experience working on outputs such as case studies, newsletters, reports, flyers, and other communication outputs; Experience in editing and a basic knowledge of layouts and copyediting. Familiarity with social media platforms, audience expectations' intricacies to tailor posts, and influencer audience management. Ease and familiarity with the use of online marketing tools; Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work with multiple teams. Proven ability to multitask and meet deadlines with a creative and problem-solving outlook; Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management, including partners and donors, corporate, PSUs, government and media; Outstanding organisation skills, with critical thinking and attention to detail; ability to organise community events by pulling together experts, logistical aspects and rich content in short periods of time; Creative and motivated, with ideas to ensure widespread reach of communication material About Third Planet Foundation We are a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) implementation organisation registered as a Section 8 (not-for-profit) in the year 2012. We are working on diverse thematic areas aligned to Schedule VII, Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013 guidelines. We provide Table to Field customised CSR services that cover the complete lifecycle of CSR, including planning, execution and reporting. Our services include CSR Policy Formulation, Advisory & Advocacy, Need Assessment / Baseline Study, In-house Project Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation & CSR Reporting and Recommendation, Social Audit and Social Impact Assessment. Our focus is on the Development, Impact and Sustainability of the communities. Third Planet Foundation specialises in the field-level implementation of a wide range of socioeconomic development Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects in the areas of Community & Rural Development, Social Infrastructure Development, Poverty Alleviation, Quality Education, Skill & Livelihood Development, Quality Healthcare, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Women Empowerment, Agriculture Development, Disaster Relief & Rehabilitation and Environment Sustainability including Promotion of Renewable Energy. We work closely with companies and communities to plan and execute impactful interventions across geography. Our activities and interventions are aligned with Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) guidelines and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). For more information, you may visit our website at www.3planet.org.
The ideal candidate for this role should have a Graduate or Postgraduate degree, preferably an MBA/MSW or PG in Social Development. You should possess 1-3 years of experience in partnerships, fundraising, business development, and resource mobilization within the NGO/CSR sector. It is mandatory to have knowledge of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) guidelines as per Schedule VII of Section 135, Companies Act 2013, as well as experience in CSR proposals and grant writing. As a Business Development professional at Third Planet Foundation, your responsibilities will include identifying, evaluating, and developing a business development strategy based on organizational objectives and community needs. You will need to research and stay updated on CSR needs, opportunities, grants, and funding from corporates and PSUs in India. Building and maintaining relationships with partners, targeting new clients, and developing custom business development proposals will be crucial aspects of your role. You will be involved in the end-to-end business development cycle, from identifying potential partners to signing project agreements. Collaboration with other departments/divisions and management towards achieving business development targets will also be essential. Furthermore, maintaining records, MIS, and databases related to business development activities will be part of your routine. The successful candidate should be passionate about the sector, proactive, self-driven, and persuasive. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, along with strong interpersonal skills are required. Being a good team player and having the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams are also important attributes for this role. Third Planet Foundation is a Section 8 (not-for-profit) organization established in 2012, specializing in CSR implementation aligned with Schedule VII, Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013 guidelines. The foundation offers customized CSR services covering planning, execution, and reporting, focusing on community development, impact, and sustainability. Their projects encompass various thematic areas such as community & rural development, education, healthcare, women empowerment, and environmental sustainability. If you are ready to contribute to impactful CSR projects and work towards sustainable development goals, this opportunity at Third Planet Foundation could be the next step in your career. To learn more about their initiatives, visit www.3planet.org.,