Donor Relations

JD: Donor Relations & Partnerships Associate Leap 300: Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) A high-impact sales and partnerships role for someone who thrives on building relationships, driving renewals, and closing high-value contributions — all in service of one of India’s boldest poverty-alleviation missions. Leap 300 has pioneered a high-tech, low-touch model to alleviate extreme poverty (< $2/Day), with outstanding pilot results. We are now implementing this model in partnership with the Punjab government, and we're looking for a strong leader to oversee this mission-critical project from end to end. Mission for the Role: Enable Leap 300’s growth by deepening relationships with existing donors and building new high-value individual giving partnerships that fuel our mission to help ultra-poor families graduate from poverty through entrepreneurship. The Role: As the Donor Relations & Partnerships Associate, you will support our Head of Sales in expanding and nurturing Leap 300’s donor base. You will play a hands-on role in engaging existing HNIs, driving renewals, identifying new prospects, and ensuring every donor has a meaningful experience through timely communication and impact reporting. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys building relationships, is detail-oriented, and thrives at the intersection of sales and operational management. Key Responsibilities: Referrals: Identify and engage potential donors through referrals from existing HNIs and partners. Lead Generation: Independently source and penetrate new high-value networks and partnerships (e.G., YPO, EO, industry associations), with full ownership of lead generation and pipeline building. Prospecting & Outreach: Build curated lists of prospective HNIs and conduct cold calls, emails, and follow-ups to secure new donations. Donor Renewals: Track donor cycles, coordinate follow-ups, and ensure timely renewals of existing contributors. Donor Experience Management: Coordinate personalized communication, impact reports, and feedback collection to enhance donor satisfaction and retention. Collaboration & Reporting: Work closely with the Head of Sales to maintain CRM records, analyze donor trends, and prepare concise updates for leadership. Profile: 1–2 years of experience in sales, fundraising, partnerships, or client relationship management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; confident in reaching out to senior professionals and HNIs. Highly organized and detail-driven, with strong follow-through. Comfort with CRM tools, Google Sheets, and presentation decks. Passion for social impact and willingness to learn donor relationship building in a mission-driven context. Compensation Structure: Combination of fixed pay and a performance-based variable component. Location: Remote Company Values: Frugality, Focus, Obsession, Long-Term-ism Backed by a highly reputed board, this is a rare opportunity to combine systems-level scale with deep grassroots impact.