Associate - Partnerships

Organisation: Open Links Foundation

Position: Associate Fundraising

Location: Wanwadi, Pune

Type of Employment: Full-time, Contractual

Contract Duration: 12 months (renewable based on performance)

Joining: Immediate

Remuneration: 3.0 LPA 4.2 LPA

About Us:

At Open Links Foundation , we are committed to transforming education and empowering communities through innovative programs and impactful partnerships. We are seeking passionate changemakers who want to contribute in meaningful social impact.

Role Overview:

The Associate Partnerships will be responsible for supporting fundraising efforts and managing external engagements to support the organizations programs and initiatives. The role involves identifying and engaging potential donors, building and maintaining strong partnerships, preparing proposals and reports, and ensuring effective communication of impact to stakeholders. The position also includes supporting fundraising campaigns, donor relationship management, and exploring innovative avenues for resource generation to strengthen the organizations sustainability and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Identify and research potential donors, partners, and funding opportunities.
2. Develop proposals, concept notes, presentations, and donor communications.
3. Contribute to the development and management of CSR and institutional partnerships, including with compliance, finance, and coordination with program teams.
4. Assist in due diligence processes, MoUs, grant agreements, and renewal conversations.
5. Coordinate and support fundraising campaigns, events, and outreach activities.
6. Prepare timely donor reports, impact stories, and progress updates to ensure zero slippages.
7. Maintain strong relationships with donors and partners through strong regulatory and financial compliance.

This role will sit between fundraising, programs, M&E, and finance. This is a high-ownership, execution-heavy role with tight timelines and coordination demands.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Masters / bachelors degree in public policy, law, marketing, communications, Business Administration, Finance, Economics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 1-3 years of experience working in Fundraising, CSR Partnerships, Marketing.
• Proven experience in proposal writing, grant applications, or CSR partnerships
• Proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace.
• Data Analysis

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating impact.
• Learn and grow in the areas of fundraising, partnerships, and communications.
• Opportunity to contribute to projects that bring real change to communities.

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