Alumni Relations Manager

Role: Manager Alumni & External Relationships (SBI Youth For India)

Location: Mumbai, India

Vacancy: 1

Last day for Applications: 15th March 2025

Employment Type: 3-year contractual role and may be renewed for an additional period of Two years basis performance.

Salary: The CTC offered range will be between 9 LPA to 13 LPA, plus an up to 20% variable component linked to your annual performance. The CTC offered will be dependent on your performance in the interview and relevant experience & skill set. This is non-negotiable. Please participate only if you are comfortable with this CTC range.

About the Organization: The SBI Foundation is the CSR wing of the State Bank of India, and the SBI Youth for India Fellowship (SBI YFI) is a flagship program of the SBI Foundation. It is a 13-month rural Fellowship that enables youth to work on pressing issues at the grassroots level in partnership with reputed NGOs. The Fellowship started in 2011, and it has completed 10 batches. Currently, the 11th Batch is on the ground. We have 13 Partner NGOs and a network of 580+ alums. After completing the fellowship, 70% of the alums continued working in the development sector.

We take pride in being a passionate, mission-driven team of individuals. We live by example by following the spirit of our Fellowship and its values that guide every stakeholder of this program. We believe in continuous improvement and are committed to learning and excellence in our roles.

The Objective of the SBI YFI Fellowship:

• Providing educated urban youth with an opportunity to touch lives and create positive change at the grassroots level in rural India.
• Providing NGOs working on development projects in rural India with educated human resources whose skill sets can be used to catalyze rural development.
• Promoting a forum for the Program alums to share ideas and contribute to rural development throughout their professional lives.

What SBI Youth for India & SBI Foundation Can Offer You:

• The opportunity to be part of one of India's pioneers of the fellowship ecosystem, the most established and visionary rural development fellowship of India, which has contributed to nation-building for over a decade by working with change-makers nationwide.
• A challenging yet flexible workplace in which every individual's journey is tracked for excellence and professional development.
• A work environment that focuses on continuous improvement, enabling people to be their best selves.
• Access to connections and resources from the global SBI Youth for India network, including partner organizations and 580+ alums.

Position Summary:

Brief Description of the Role: The Manager will be spearheading the Alumni Affairs & External Relations vertical of the SBI YFI Fellowship. The Manager will be an integral part of the SBI YFI team and will contribute to developing and strengthening the program by interacting with senior stakeholders & reputed organizations within the social sector ecosystem. The Manager will be responsible for fostering a vibrant alumni community and building partnerships with external agencies including but not limited to SPOs, government departments, statutory bodies, Public policy think tanks etc. This role will be involved in every stage of the Fellowship including engaging alumni & other stakeholders during the applications exercise, recruitment of Fellows and partner NGOs, preparation for the program, coordination of major events including Orientation, mid-point reviews, Valediction, and monitoring & evaluation of the program throughout the 13-month Fellowship. The below-mentioned duties are only indicative, and the Manager will be required to assist the Program Head in all activities required for smooth functioning of the program.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Alumni Affairs:

1. Manage overall & day-to-day program operations.
2. Provide vision, leadership, and oversight to the Alumni Affairs vertical and committees to plan and execute the vision and strategy.
3. Recommend long and short-range goals and overall direction of alumni programs.
4. Offer facilitation and support to the Alumni approaching the SBI YFI team with various requests &information.
5. Engage with senior individuals within the social sector community including NGO Heads or senior management to pursue and explore requests put forth by our Alumni.
6. Research, explore & implement innovative initiatives and avenues to support our Alumni in their professional and personal growth during and after the Fellowship.
7. Engage Alumni throughout the Fellowship year in various potential engagements of the Fellowship including Recruitments, Orientation, Review Workshops, and Valediction etc.
8. Ensure the smooth functioning of the proposed Alumni Association and Region/City-wise Alumni Chapters.
9. Organize and coordinate Program Events including Quarterly Alumni Chapter Meetups, SBI YFI Conclave, YFI Sahyog- The Pitch Fest & other Alumni Association-related engagements.
10. Coordinate and produce reports, proposals, and analyses for management, on a periodic basis for various documentation and reporting related requirements.
11. Manage Web and Email communication, including development and overview of the Alumni Affairs' communication platform.
12. Recruit and manage alumni volunteers/consultants/ to work on various alumni-related initiatives.
13. Plan & implement an alumni recognition program, as deemed suitable.
14. Extend support for any other aspect of the Fellowship as and when required.

External Relations:

1. Serve as key spokesperson for the organization and provide communications counsel to the leadership team, including crisis management & conflict resolution.
2. Represent the organization at various community and/or meetings, committees, and task forces; promotes existing and new programs and/or policies.
3. Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of programs/services and identifies problems, recommends improvements and institutes changes within the current operations & program strategy.
4. Maintain a database of information relating to partners and donors, individual requirements and goals, and such other details as are relevant to the development and maintenance of those partnerships.
5. Build and grow relationships with strategic external allies. Identify potential partners aimed at enhancing the overall effectiveness of the Fellowship Program.
6. Revive, engage and maintain an ongoing relation with our existing social sector ecosystem partners as well as potential partners.
7. Identify potential projects from the Fellowship that are sustainable, replicable and/or scalable and pursue providing additional resource-support.
8. Oversee the development of an appropriate analytical framework for monitoring & evaluation of the potential projects from the Fellowship.
9. Oversee the review & monitoring of funding requests, including proposals & concept notes under the direction of the Program Head.
10. Identify and pursue any other internal or external capacity necessary to deliver strong partnership outcomes.

Manager (Alumni & External Relations) - Requirements:

1. Experience: Minimum of 6 years of experience in stakeholder management/program management in the social sector or non-profit organizations, preferably working directly with volunteer management, or professional management experience.
2. Have proven experience in building partnerships with external agencies, government departments and NGOs.
3. Age - 26-38 Years
4. Rural development Fellowship experience is preferred.
5. Education: Master's Degree will be preferred.
6. Demonstrated experience of leading & managing teams is preferred.
7. Proficiency in MS Office & Google Suite as well as acumen for information technology. Skills in data analysis and visualization. Should be able to design, analyze, and work with qualitative and quantitative data.
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong writing skills- able to write media collateral, emails, and reports quickly and effectively.
9. Strategic Thinking: The ability to interpret, summarize and synthesize information to create better understanding.
10. Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment. People-oriented, with demonstrated evidence of collaborative communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
11. Working knowledge of analyzing the financials and ability to manage the project stakeholders and budgeting aspects of program development and project scale up.
12. Ability to work well as a team and contribute effectively under pressure and in response to rapidly changing needs.
13. Ability to travel to remote, rural locations and other work areas, as and when required.

Reporting:

• The position will directly report to the Program Head & Coordinator, SBI Youth for India & shall closely work with the Head of Operations.

Although, the individual will work in a team, it is essential that the chosen candidate can work in an independent manner to complete the given assignments in a time bound manner.

Why Join SBI Foundation? Because We Care About YOU

At SBI Foundation, we believe that a fulfilling career is more than just a paycheck—it's about feeling valued, supported, and inspired. Here's what makes us stand out:

Performance-Driven Rewards

• Annual performance-based incentives to recognize and reward your contributions.

Health & Well-Being

• Comprehensive health and accidental insurance for you and your loved ones because your well-being is our priority.

Everyday Perks That Make a Difference

• Stay connected with mobile reimbursements.
• Enjoy delicious meals at the office with our subsidized food facility.
• Keep learning with support for role-based training programs.

A Culture of Care & Engagement

• We foster a vibrant workplace where employee engagement takes center stage. Be part of celebrations, initiatives, and programs that create a sense of belonging and collaboration.

For more details please visit: www.sbifoundation.in