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The role will be responsible for building and strengthening long-term partnerships with foundations, corporations, multilaterals and other aligned institutions, while developing a diversified and sustainable funding pipeline.\n\nThe VP, Partnerships will lead the partnerships team and work closely with Programs, Finance, Impact, Communications and senior leadership to translate organisational priorities into compelling funding opportunities, strong proposals, effective grant management, high-quality reporting and meaningful funder engagement. As a member of the senior leadership team, the role will also contribute to strategic organisational decisions.\n\nWHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:\n\nFundraising Strategy & Resource Mobilisation\n\nDevelop and execute Medha’s fundraising strategy and annual/long-term resource mobilization.\n\nIdentify opportunities to diversify funding sources and strengthen the organization’s long-term financial sustainability.\n\nLead high-value fundraising conversations, pitches and negotiations with prospective partners.\n\nFunder Engagement & Partnership Management\n\nBuild, deepen and maintain trusted relationships with existing and prospective funders and strategic partners.\n\nManage the complete partnership lifecycle from lead generation, scoping and proposal development through due diligence, contracting, implementation, renewal and closure.\n\nDevelop engagement plans that go beyond transactional funding and create opportunities for deeper strategic value for both Medha and its partners.\n\nUnderstand funder priorities and expectations and ensure timely follow through on commitments.\n\nFunder Documentation, Reporting & Communication\n\nOversee the quality of proposals, budgets, reports, presentations, updates, and other funder-facing documentation.\n\nEnsure funder communications are clear, compelling, accurate and aligned with Medha’s strategy, program evidence and impact.\n\nCoordinate responses to funder queries, reporting requirements, reviews, and due-diligence processes.\n\nWork with Communications and Impact teams to develop strong narratives, evidence and success stories for funder engagement.\n\nProgram, Grant & Budget Coordination\n\nWork closely with Programs and field teams to understand implementation progress, challenges, outcomes and emerging opportunities, and translate these into strong proposals, funder updates and renewal conversations.\n\nPartner with Finance and Programs on grant budgets, fund utilization, budget revisions, milestones, reporting and compliance, ensuring alignment between program delivery and funder commitments.\n\nCoordinate funder visits, reviews and other high-touch engagements, proactively identifying risks or gaps and driving timely course correction.\n\nTeam Leadership & Strategic Organisational Contribution\n\nLead, coach and develop a high-performing Partnerships team, setting clear priorities, building capabilities and ensuring accountability for fundraising and relationship outcomes.\n\nOversee the fundraising pipeline, opportunities, renewals, and complex funder issues, providing direction and support to the team.\n\nContribute as a member of the senior leadership team by bringing funder insights and external perspectives into organisational strategy, growth priorities, and decision-making.\n\nWHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:\n\nSomeone with 12+ years of experience in fundraising, partnerships, resource mobilisation, philanthropy, CSR or a closely related field.\n\nA strong storyteller who can communicate Medha’s vision, program model, and impact powerfully, verbally and in writing.\n\nSignificant experience managing senior relationships with foundations, corporations, multilaterals or other institutional funders.\n\nCollaborative people leader who develops team capability while creating ownership and accountability.\n\nStrong understanding of budgets, grant requirements, fund utilisation, and financial implications of partnerships.\n\nAbility to identify, evaluate and prioritise new funding opportunities and build a diversified pipeline.\n\nStrong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality execution.\n\nAbility to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.\n\nWillingness to travel extensively to Medha’s areas of operations.\n\nWHO YOU WILL WORK WITH:\n\nThese are some people you will closely be working with:\n\nCo-founder, changemaker, shaking up the status quo: Byomkesh Mishra\n\nConnector, problem-solver, and architect of scalable impact: Saurabh Rai\n\nNatural leader and chaos tamer: Shubhra Gupta\n\nFinance leader driving financial clarity, accountability & sustainability: Syed Afzal Mahmood\n\nData storyteller, strategic thinker, and catalyst for meaningful impact: Aronee Ghosh\n\nOUR HIRING PROCESS:\n\nOur goal is to be as transparent and respectful of your time during the recruiting process. 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