Partnership Lead

Job Description

Partnership Lead - Fund Raising &Donor Management

Location:Hybrid |Experience:10+ years

About Us:

NavGurukul is a non-profit organization enabling young people from underserved communities to realize their full potential throughJob relevant education and livelihood opportunities.

Our work spans the spectrum of youth engagementbuildinghigher education pathways, enablinglaptop and digital access, developingcurriculum, and trainingteachers and studentsfor state and national initiatives inAI, digital literacy, and career exploration in schools.

Our residential campuses offer courses like Programming , Business Management ,Finance, Culinary Skills andFashion Design.

We run innovative initiatives Including , a remotefinishing school for under graduates in a technology skilling program with industry-relevant curriculum, mentorship, and paid internships that help youth earn while they learn.

One of our other key initiatives enables businesses to responsibly repurpose e-waste for educational use by underserved women and youth. By combiningeducation, digital access, holistic learning, and pathways to meaningful employment, NavGurukul helps break cycles of poverty and empowers the next generation to be ready for building sustainable careers.

Role Overview:

The Partnerships Lead will drive NavGurukuls fundraising and donor engagement. You will take charge of building and growing partnerships with corporates, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. Your work will ensure steady funding, stronger trust with our supporters, and new opportunities for NavGurukul to grow.

Why This Role Matters:

NavGurukul exists to make education and meaningful careers accessible to young people from underserved backgrounds. As Partnerships Lead, you will be at the center of this effortsecuring the resources and partnerships that make our work possible. The funding and collaborations you build will directly support students in shaping their futures.

Key Responsibilities:

- Drive fundraising by securing commitments from corporates, foundations, and individual donors to meet annual and multi-year targets.

- Build and maintain donor relationships that result in repeat funding, advocacy, and stronger engagement with NavGurukul.

- Convert high-potential leads into large, multi-year partnerships that strengthen financial stability and enable program expansion

- Own the full partnership cycle from outreach and negotiation to stewardship and reporting ensuring timely closure and follow-through.

- Set clear goals for the partnerships team, mentor them to deliver on targets and support their growth

- Build and manage systems to track donor commitments and pipeline health, while delivering timely, transparent communication that highlight outcomes and ensure accountability

- Represent NavGurukul in external forums and donor meetings, consistently positioning the organization as a credible and high-impact partner.

What This Role Offers You:

- Direct influence on impact:Play a central role in unlocking resources that translate into real opportunities for young people from underserved backgrounds.
- Ownership and autonomy:Lead fundraising and partnerships end-to-end from outreach to closing multi-year commitments with the freedom to shape how its done.
- Relationship building at scale:Work closely with senior leaders from corporates, foundations, and philanthropists, building partnerships that last.
- Leadership opportunity:Mentor and grow a partnerships team, set ambitious goals together, and see the direct results of your work.

This Desired Qualifications/Experience:

- 10+ years of experience in partnerships, fundraising, CSR, or related fields exposure to the education or social impact sector is a plus.
- Proven ability to secure and sustain large-scale funding relationships with corporates, foundations, or HNIs.
- Excellent communication, networking, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders and decision-makers.
- Comfort in a fast-growing, mission-driven environment, with the ability to design systems and processes from scratch.
- Strong storytelling skills to effectively convey NavGurukuls impact to diverse stakeholders.
- Genuine interest in social impact and a deep commitment to student success

Compensation:

We are humbled by the interest of professionals who bring their expertise to NavGurukuls mission. Being a non-profit, our salary structures are often lower than those in corporate careers, which may mean apay adjustment of around 6080%from current compensation.

For this role, the compensation range is912 LPA. The final offer will be based on your skills, experience, and how you progress through the hiring process. If you feel aligned with our mission and comfortable with this range, we would be delighted to explore the possibility of working together.

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