Sambodhi Research and Communications
## Job Description: Manager – Strategic Partnerships and Alliance
**About Sambodhi Research and Communications**
Sambodhi Research and Communications is a leading research and analytics firm in the social impact space. We help create high-impact knowledge and catalyze accountability in the public domain through our project management, monitoring, and evaluation solutions. We provide objective, evidence-based support to implementers, government, donors, and corporates.
With over a decade of experience, Sambodhi has emerged as a pioneer in developing cutting-edge methodologies for evaluating large-scale development interventions. Our team of 100 professionals works across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Headquartered in Noida (Delhi National Capital Region), India, we have full-service regional offices in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) and Dar-e-Salam (Tanzania).
**About Vayam**
Vayam is a part of Sambodhi, dedicated to 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 Location:** Noida, India
**Experience Required:**
At least 8-10 years of experience in Fundraising/Resource Mobilization/Marketing Business Development.
**Job Responsibilities:**
* Mobilize and nurture resource mobilization and support through strategic partnerships and relationships.
* Identify suitable corporate fundraising opportunities, raise funds required for Vayam programming needs, and develop a robust partnership portfolio.
* Leverage and grow existing corporate partnerships.
* Ensure a robust, due-diligence process for strategically and methodically selecting corporate partners.
* Write and evaluate proposals for Business Development.
* Develop co-branded campaigns.
* Follow up on leads generated.
* Develop and periodically update cultivation strategies for each corporate donor/prospect.
* Prepare presentations, reports, and other necessary documents for donor and prospect engagement.
**Education:**
Postgraduate in Management
**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.
To apply for this job please visit sambodhi.co.in.
