Lead - External Relations | Development Sector | Onsite

About Outline India

Outline India is a data-driven research and decision-intelligence organisation working across development research, monitoring & evaluation, impact assessment, and primary data collection. We partner with foundations, development institutions, governments, corporates, and research organisations to generate evidence and insights that inform better decisions.

Role Name: Lead - External Relations (Social Sector)

You'll build the vertical from the ground up— build a roadmap to scale the organization's reach, programs, or beneficiary base.

Gurgaon | Full-time | On-site

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Experience: 6+ Years in development sector

Up to 14 LPA based on skills and sector knowledge (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

Key Role Indicators

• Design pitches, proposals, and partnership models tailored to each stakeholder's mission and social goals.
• Act as the main point of contact for external collaborators, community leaders, and funding bodies.
• Lead discussions on grant agreements, Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), and co-funding contracts.
• Prepare impact reports, donor updates, and presentations that showcase transparency and accountability.
• Deep passion for the social cause and understanding of the development sector ecosystem.
• Influence diverse audiences (from grassroots communities to corporate executives)
• Seek out valuable partnership opportunities beyond funding and connect them to the relevant teams
• Support the development of targeted client value propositions, including preparation for client meetings
• Develop engaging content for initial outreach to potential partners, including persuasive written communications, impactful PowerPoint presentation

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or fundraising within the for-profit, CSR, or social enterprise sector.
• Proven track record of securing grants, managing donor pipelines, or scaling social programs
• Excellent Communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication, presentation skills, and stakeholder management
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty
• Background in funder relations, and/or society partnerships, for-profit, multilateral organizations, foundations etc.
• Ability to discover new potential business and partner opportunities

Shortlisted candidates will be called for an in-person interview and a written test.