NIIT Foundation is seeking a Senior Manager – Fundraising to build and strengthen partnerships that support its education, skilling and community development programmes. The role will lead donor outreach, develop proposals, secure funding and maintain long-term relationships with corporate CSR teams, foundations and other institutional donors. Key responsibilities • Develop and execute an annual fundraising plan aligned with NIIT Foundation’s programme priorities and funding goals. • Identify prospective CSR, foundation and institutional partners; build a qualified pipeline and lead outreach through to agreement. • Prepare compelling concept notes, proposals, budgets, presentations and grant applications in collaboration with programme and finance teams. • Build relationships with existing donors, identify opportunities for renewal and develop multi-year partnerships. • Work with programme teams to shape fundable projects with clear objectives, budgets, outcomes and implementation plans. • Coordinate donor due diligence, agreements, reporting and review meetings, with support from the relevant internal teams. • Present programme progress, outcomes and impact to donors accurately and on time. • Maintain fundraising forecasts, donor records and pipeline reports; review progress against agreed targets. • Represent NIIT Foundation at relevant meetings, events and partnership forums. • Guide team members and collaborate across programmes, finance, communications and leadership to deliver funding commitments. Requirements Qualifications and experience • Bachelor’s degree required; a postgraduate qualification in management, social work, development studies or a related field is preferred. • Strong experience in fundraising, CSR partnerships, institutional giving or business development in the social sector. • Demonstrated success in securing and managing corporate or foundation funding, including renewals. • Excellent proposal writing, presentation, negotiation and relationship management skills. • Ability to develop project budgets and communicate programme outcomes to donors. • Strong planning, follow-through and comfort working with multiple internal and external stakeholders. • Knowledge of CSR funding practices and grant compliance requirements in India.