RightWalk Foundation
Website:
rightwalk.org
Job details:
Competency:
Fundraising Strategy, Donor Cultivation, Proposal Writing, Relationship Mgmt, Stakeholder Mgmt.
Job Description:
About RightWalk
At RightWalk Foundation (RWF), we are committed to addressing the root causes of poverty and inequality by activating transformative social policies from inception to last-mile delivery. We work with System Leadership, Lawmakers, and Communities to design and drive scalable solutions that bridge the opportunity gap for marginalized populations.
Our Mission: To create an equitable society where everyone’s basic needs are met, and all individuals have equal opportunities to flourish.
Our Vision: Our mission is to uplift 50 million individuals from poverty into dignified and sustainable living by 2030
Our pioneering efforts have unlocked the RTE 12.1(c) provision in Uttar Pradesh, enabling over 11,00,000 children from economically weaker sections to access quality education across 28,000 schools. We have also been instrumental in activating Apprenticeship Policies across multiple states, connecting over 4,00,000 youth with skilling and employment opportunities. With a blend of policy advocacy, system design, capacity building, and on-ground execution, we aim to shape India’s social policy landscape to be more equitable and inclusive. To know more about us, visit www.rightwalk.org.
The Opportunity: Associate Director – Fund Raising & Donor Relations
As Associate Director – Fundraising & Donor Relations, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and driving RightWalk’s resource mobilization strategy. Reporting directly to the Executive Leadership, you will be entrusted with building, nurturing, and expanding high-value relationships with foundations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals (HNIs). Beyond securing immediate funding, your mandate will include strengthening the organization’s long-term fundraising pipeline, ensuring that RightWalk has the sustained resources to deliver impact at scale.
This is an opportunity for a senior fundraising professional to operate at the intersection of strategy and execution — translating the organization’s vision into compelling donor narratives, designing innovative fundraising models, and aligning partnerships with RightWalk’s mission of equity and inclusion. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will not only deliver ambitious fundraising targets but also serve as a key voice in influencing organizational strategy, ensuring that financial sustainability and mission alignment go hand in hand.
Key Responsibilities
1. Fundraising Strategy Development
- Lead the design and execution of a multi-year fundraising strategy to ensure long-term financial sustainability for RWF.
- Align fundraising goals with the organization’s strategic priorities and expansion plans.
- Explore innovative funding models (blended finance, CSR, multi-donor platforms) to diversify income streams.
- Regularly report to Executive Leadership and the Board on fundraising performance, risks, and opportunities.
2. Fundraising Pipeline & Resource Mobilization
- Build and manage a robust pipeline of potential donors across foundations, corporations, HNIs, and international agencies.
- Establish systems to track prospects, monitor progress, and ensure disciplined follow-through.
- Drive prospect research and due diligence to identify high-value opportunities and new geographies for growth.
- Convert qualified leads into committed partnerships through compelling pitches and tailored cultivation strategies.
3. Partnership Cultivation & Donor Engagement
- Serve as the face of RWF in external fundraising conversations, representing the organization with gravitas and credibility.
- Cultivate, negotiate, and close large-scale partnerships with key donors, CSR heads, and ecosystem actors.
- Deepen relationships with existing donors through strategic stewardship, regular impact updates, and co-creation opportunities.
- Lead donor visits, events, and campaigns to showcase impact and strengthen confidence in RWF’s work.
4. Donor Relationship Management & Stewardship
- Oversee the development of high-quality proposals, reports, and communication materials tailored to donor priorities.
- Ensure timely compliance with donor reporting requirements and demonstrate measurable outcomes.
- Design donor engagement frameworks that ensure consistency, personalization, and long-term trust.
- Strengthen the donor CRM and knowledge management systems to enhance visibility and accountability.
5. Strategic Collaboration & Organizational Leadership
- Partner with program and policy teams to design fundable initiatives and ensure donor priorities align with on-ground realities.
- Provide market intelligence and donor insights to inform organizational strategy.
- Mentor and build capacity within the fundraising team, enabling them to deliver on ambitious targets.
- Play a leadership role in external forums, representing RWF’s thought leadership on social policy and fundraising innovation.
Who Will Thrive in This Role? - You’ll love this role (and we’ll love working with you) if:
- Bring 10+ years of fundraising experience, including 5–7 years in the development sector.
- Hold a full-time Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Management, or Social Work (Premier B-School preferred).
- Have strong knowledge of the social sector landscape, fundraising best practices, and donor ecosystems.
- Excel at proposal writing, donor communication, and pitching.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, and are willing to travel for donor engagements.
- Are self-motivated, results-driven, and able to balance strategy with hands-on execution.
- Have proficiency in MS Office Suite, Canva, Salesforce for Nonprofits (or equivalent), with attention to detail and design aesthetics.
- At RightWalk, thriving also means embodying our core values every day
- Integrity & Ethics: Do what’s right, always.
- Ownership & Excellence: Take full charge, no excuses.
- Resilience & Audacity: Be fearless, even when it’s hard.
- Empathy & End-User First: Listen, understand, and design what matters most.
- Helicopter Mindset: Zoom out to think big, zoom in to deliver relentlessly.
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