Senior CSR Resource Mobilizer & Partnership Development

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Liaisoning & Project Acquisition
• Identify, approach, and engage with corporates, PSUs, business associations and Philanthropic institutions for CSR partnership opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective CSR donors and strategic partners.
• Develop persuasive and customized concept notes, project proposals and pitch decks aligned with corporate CSR priorities.
• Lead discussions, negotiations, and partnership agreements to secure CSR support and collaborations.
• Build relationships with CSR Heads, Corporate Affairs teams, Foundation representatives, and key decision-makers o Understand corporate CSR priorities and align organizational projects and programmes with their focus areas and geographies.
• Facilitate partnership renewals and develop long-term engagement strategies with existing donors and partners.

• Proposal Development & Resource Mobilisation
• Coordinate the preparation of high-quality concept notes, project proposals, presentations, budgets, and pitch decks.
• Support fundraising and resource mobilization efforts through CSR grants and partnerships.
• Monitor CSR spending trends, funding priorities and emerging opportunities across sectors.
• Ensure timely submission of proposals and follow-up with prospective partners.
• Maintain a database of corporate prospects, proposals submitted, and partnership status.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
• Establish and sustain strong professional relationships with corporate leaders, CSR committees, government authorities and sector stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation at CSR forums, conferences, networking events and stakeholder meetings.

o Act as the primary point of contact for corporate partners and facilitate effective communication between partners and the organisation.

• Promote the organizations vision, programmes, achievements, and impact among external stakeholders.

• Project Coordination & Compliance
• Support the implementation of acquired projects in collaboration with internal teams and partner NGOs.
• Ensure compliance with CSR regulations, donor requirements and organizational policies.
• Oversee drafting and execution of partnership agreements, progress reports, impact reports and presentations.
• Assist in facilitating due diligence processes, CSR audits, impact assessments, and Boards/CSR Committees presentations.

• Strategic Development & Market Intelligence
• Track developments in CSR regulations, emerging sustainability trends, government priorities and corporate CSR focus areas for new project opportunities.

Contribute to the development of long-term CSR engagement and partnerships strategies.

Generate market intelligence and stakeholders' insights to support organizational growth and strategic planning.

Identify emerging sectors and thematic areas for partnership development.

• Required Qualifications & Experience
• Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Management Development Studies, Communication, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10+ years of proven experience within the NGO and development sector, with a dedicated focus on CSR partnerships, corporate liaisoning, resource mobilization, NGO business development, fundraising, or strategic stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging with corporates, PSUs and institutional donors.
• Sound understanding of CSR provisions under the Companies Act, CSR Rules, compliance requirements and reporting frameworks.
• Experience in proposal writing, partnership development and donor relationship management.
• Fluency in English, Hindi and Marathi is essential.
• Required Skills & Competencies
• Strong networking and relationship-building capabilities.
• Excellent negotiation, persuasion, and influencing skills.
• Strong proposal writing, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with senior corporate executives and government officials.
• Strategic thinking and opportunity identification skills.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management abilities.