Associate/Senior Associate - Partnerships

About Pahlé India Foundation

Pahlé India Foundation (PIF) is a prominent public policy think tank dedicated to bridging research, policy execution, and partnerships to propel India's inclusive development mission. Collaborating with government bodies, industry players, philanthropic entities, and knowledge partners, PIF commits to crafting data-driven solutions that contribute towards building a developed India.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Partnerships Associate to assist the Head of Partnerships & Communications in areas including institutional and CSR fundraising, engagement with High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs), event management, and communication with donors. The position involves hands-on execution requiring organizational skills, strong writing ability, multitasking capabilities, and the finesse to convert directives into polished deliverables. This role is ideal for early to mid-career professionals eager to gain comprehensive experience in partnership management while collaborating closely with senior leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support leadership in researching and developing a pipeline of potential corporate partners, foundations, HNIs, and donors.
• Create initial drafts of proposals, grant applications, and outreach communications tailored to each partner's objectives.
• Keep donor and partner tracking systems updated, including schedules for follow-ups and status updates on prospects.
• Prepare briefing materials before donor meetings and compose follow-up messages post engagement.
• Produce donor-facing materials such as presentations, one-pagers, reports, and newsletters for leadership review and approval.
• Assist with digital content creation, including LinkedIn posts and other media aligned with fundraising and partnership goals.
• Ensure consistent formatting, tone, and branding across all partnership-related documents.
• Handle end-to-end management of donor and partner events: logistics, invitations, RSVP monitoring, vendor liaison, and on-site execution.
• Draft event invites, reminders, and related communications.
• Coordinate scheduling for stakeholder meetings, roundtables, and external engagements.
• Support reconciliation, reporting, and record-keeping related to partnership funding and commitments.
• Undertake ad hoc research, benchmarking, and administrative duties to facilitate smooth partnership operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Public Policy, Development Studies, Communications, or related disciplines.
• Two to four years of experience in CSR, partnerships, fundraising, communications, or business development support roles; prior work in think tanks, non-profits, consulting, or corporate CSR foundations is preferable.
• Excellent written communication skills, comfortable with drafting proposals, presentations, and donor-focused materials from briefs.
• High attention to detail, organized, reliable in managing tracking, follow-ups, and deadlines.
• Basic understanding of India’s CSR and development sectors is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with readiness to collaborate closely with senior leaders within a small team.

Perks & Benefits

• Opportunity for direct mentorship and close collaboration with senior leadership.
• Exposure to national and international high-level stakeholders.
• Work within a collaborative, mission-driven team culture.
• Competitive remuneration aligned with candidate experience.