Note that this is a volunteer position without any pay. About Proximity Foundation Proximity Foundation runs structured coding education programs for young people aged 14-18 at Community Care Institutions (CCIs). Using a computer-based LMS curriculum covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL, we pair students with volunteer mentors in cohort-based sessions designed to build real technical skills and lasting confidence. We are scaling from the first cohort to many cohorts within Mumbai and building the operational team that will carry this program forward. Every role in Proximity Foundation is a direct investment in the young people we serve. Role Typ : Volunteer Time Commitment : 2-3 hrs/week Department : Partnerships & Growth Reports to : Operations Manager ROLE FOCUS Owns the end-to-end partnership function — from identifying the right donor and CSR organizations to building and closing those relationships. Works hand-in-hand with the Comm & Outreach Lead to get the right materials produced, then takes those materials and executes the outreach and relationship-building work. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Conduct and oversee market research to identify and prioritize donor and CSR organizations • Develop and lead the outreach strategy for all institutional partnership targets • Build, manage, and grow a pipeline of donor and CSR relationships • Represent Proximity Foundation in partner conversations, meetings, and negotiations • Brief the Comm & Outreach Lead on what partnership materials are needed and when • Manage and support the Market Research and Partnership Outreach sub-roles • Report partnership pipeline progress and outcomes to the Operations Manager WHAT A TYPICAL WEEK LOOKS LIKE You'll be researching target organizations, sending outreach, following up on conversations, and briefing the Comms Lead on what you need. As the role grows, you'll manage two sub-roles who support research and outreach execution. WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS You'll be building the financial and institutional foundations that allow Proximity Foundation to grow. This is a high-impact role with real strategic influence. HOW TO APPLY To express interest in this role, please send a short note (no formal CV required) to: [email protected] Tell us a little about yourself, why this role appeals to you, and any relevant experience. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds — enthusiasm and reliability matter most. Requirements SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Stakeholder management | CSR / NGO landscape | Relationship building | Strategic outreach | Pipeline management Only those candidates can apply who are: • Driven by the social initiatives and want to make an impact in the lives of under-privileged students • Can start volunteering from May 2026 • Available for duration of 4 months • Have relevant skills and interests • Women wanting to start/restart their career can also apply. Benefits BENEFITS • Certificate • Letter of recommendation • Flexible work hours • LinkedIn Recommendation