Manager- Strategic Partnerships and Alliance

Sambodhi Research and Communications helps create high-impact knowledge and catalyze accountability in the public domain through its project management and monitoring and evaluation solutions. At Sambodhi, we offer objective, evidence-based support to implementers, government, donors and corporates. Over the past decade, we have emerged as a pioneer for developing cutting-edge methodologies for evaluation of large-scale development interventions. With a close-knit team of 100 professionals, we work across South Asia, Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Headquartered at Noida (Delhi National Capital Region), India, we have full service regional offices in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) and Dar-e-Salam (Tanzania).

Sambodhi provides services to federal agencies, donors, foundations and corporates, in areas of public health, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, water and sanitation, environment, and renewable energy. We have made valuable contributions in monitoring, learning and evaluation programs and have influenced development policies and improved implementation efficiency.

About Vayam:
Vayam is a part of Sambodhi, the largest research and analytic firm in the social impact space. Vayam aligns with a similar philosophy of creating impact and unlocking potential through collaboration and collectives involving communities. In addition to grassroots support and implementation, Vayam also endeavors to build capacities to strengthen the system at the national and sub-national levels.

Job Responsibilities:
The candidate will perform the following key functions:

• The person shall be responsible for mobilizing and nurturing resource mobilization and support through strategic partnerships and relationships.
• This role also requires close coordination with the Sambodhi Team and includes Identifying suitable corporate fundraising opportunities, raising funds required for Vayam programming needs for the future, and developing a robust partnership portfolio.
• Leveraging and growing existing corporate partnerships.
• Ensuring a robust, due-diligence process for strategically and methodically selecting corporate partners.
• Responsible for writing and evaluating proposals for Business Development.
• Developing co-branded campaigns.
• Following up on leads generated.
• Developing and periodically updating cultivation strategies for each corporate donor/ prospect.
• Preparing presentations, reports, and other necessary documents for donor and prospect engagement.

The above essential functions are representative of the major duties of positions in this job. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above, consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

Education:
Postgraduate in Management

Experience:
At least 8-10 years of experience in Fundraising/Resource Mobilization/ Marketing Business Development.

Personal Competencies:

• Knowledge of mass communications, brand building, marketing, media, and campaigns.
• Experience in donor and/or Client Relationship Management with high-level corporate executives, corporate boards, chambers of commerce and industry, etc.
• Experience in working closely with teams to identify corporate fundraising opportunities, secure funding for future programming needs, and develop a strong partnership portfolio.
• Skill in leveraging and expanding existing corporate partnerships to maximize support and engagement.
• Strong skills in preparing presentations, reports, and other necessary documents for engaging with donors and prospects.
• Proficiency in developing and managing co-branded campaigns to enhance visibility and support.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively.