Director of Foundation Partnerships in India at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director of Foundation Partnerships in India.

This senior development role sits at the intersection of fundraising strategy, relationship management, and mission-driven impact, focused on securing and expanding high-value foundation partnerships. You will lead efforts to drive significant philanthropic revenue by cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships with institutional funders. Operating in a fully remote environment, you will oversee a portfolio of strategic donors while developing compelling grant narratives that translate organizational programs into fundable opportunities. The role requires both strategic leadership and hands-on execution, from pipeline development to proposal writing and donor engagement. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align funding strategies with programmatic priorities and long-term growth goals. This is a high-impact position where your work directly supports large-scale social outcomes and organizational sustainability.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving foundation fundraising strategy and securing six- to seven-figure partnerships in support of multi-million-dollar annual revenue goals. You will identify, cultivate, and manage a robust pipeline of prospective foundation donors while leading the end-to-end grant process, including research, proposal development, submission, and reporting. You will also steward existing relationships to maximize long-term engagement and funding impact. In addition, you will supervise and guide a small team supporting grant writing and partnership development activities, ensuring alignment, quality, and performance across deliverables.

• Secure and grow six- to seven-figure foundation partnerships supporting ~$7M+ annual revenue goals
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of foundation prospects through research, qualification, and cultivation
• Lead development of grant proposals ($100K–$2M+) and donor-facing materials in collaboration with internal teams
• Prepare grant reports and ensure compliance with donor requirements and funding agreements
• Cultivate, steward, and retain foundation partners through tailored engagement strategies
• Supervise and support foundation partnership team members, ensuring effective execution of grant and outreach activities
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (program, finance, communications) to align funding strategies and priorities

This role requires strong experience in foundation relations, grant writing, and revenue generation within nonprofit or mission-driven environments. You should have a proven track record of securing high-value philanthropic partnerships and managing complex donor portfolios. Strong writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills are essential, along with the ability to work across cross-functional teams in a strategic yet hands-on capacity. Leadership experience is important, as the role includes supervising team members and guiding fundraising execution.

• 5–7 years of experience in foundation relations, grant writing, fundraising, or account management
• Proven success in meeting revenue or fundraising targets, including six- to seven-figure gifts
• Strong experience developing grant proposals, donor reports, and fundraising narratives
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Experience using CRM systems and donor research tools
• Strong financial awareness and ability to manage budgets and funding pipelines
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Experience in nonprofit sectors such as veterans, housing, or basic needs is a plus

• Remote-first work environment
• Opportunity to lead high-impact, mission-driven fundraising initiatives
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and large-scale philanthropic partnerships
• Leadership responsibility with team management scope
• Competitive annual salary ($95,000–$110,000)
• Meaningful work supporting social impact and community-focused programs
• Collaborative and cross-functional organizational culture