Location: New Delhi
Reporting To: Head – Fundraising
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Organization
Suma Blessings Foundation, established in 2021, is a not-for-profit organization committed to the holistic upliftment of marginalized communities through education, healthcare, livelihood, and community engagement. We work across both immediate relief and long-term empowerment to break cycles of poverty and inequality. Through strong community partnerships and responsible implementation, we strive to build sustainable and measurable impact.
🌐 Website: https://www.sumablessings.org
Role Overview
The Manager – CSR Partnerships will lead the organization’s corporate fundraising and CSR engagement efforts. The role is responsible for identifying, building, and managing partnerships with corporates, foundations, and institutions under India’s CSR framework (Companies Act, 2013 – Schedule VII).
This position requires strong relationship-building skills, deep understanding of CSR compliance, and the ability to translate community programs into compelling, fundable CSR propositions.
Key Responsibilities
CSR Strategy & Partnership Development
Develop and implement a CSR fundraising strategy aligned with Suma Blessings Foundation’s thematic priorities and Theory of Change
Identify and engage potential corporate CSR partners across sectors
Build long-term, multi-year CSR partnerships beyond one-time grants
Track CSR trends, funding priorities, and corporate sustainability goals
Corporate Outreach & Relationship Management
Initiate and manage relationships with CSR heads, sustainability teams, foundations, and corporate leadership
Lead end-to-end partnership lifecycle: prospecting, pitching, negotiation, onboarding, and renewal
Act as the primary point of contact for assigned CSR partners
Participate in CSR forums, industry platforms, and networking events
Proposal Development & Fundraising
Conceptualize and develop CSR proposals aligned with Schedule VII requirements
Customize proposals based on corporate priorities, geography, and impact focus
Coordinate with program teams to design scalable, fundable projects
Support MoU development, budgets, and partnership agreements
Compliance, Reporting & Documentation
Ensure all CSR partnerships meet statutory and regulatory requirements
Oversee utilization certificates, impact reports, and periodic donor communications
Coordinate audits, evaluations, and compliance documentation as required by partners
Maintain accurate records in fundraising and reporting systems
Internal Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
Work closely with program, finance, and monitoring teams to ensure smooth execution of CSR projects
Share donor insights, leads, and learning with the fundraising and leadership teams
Support organizational capacity building related to CSR compliance and partnerships
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Business Administration, Development Studies, Communications, or related fields
Master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage
Minimum 5–7 years of experience in:
CSR fundraising
Corporate partnerships
Institutional or foundation fundraising
Sustainability / ESG partnerships
Strong working knowledge of:
Companies Act, 2013 – CSR provisions
Schedule VII compliance
CSR reporting and audit processes
Skills & Competencies
Corporate Relationship Management: Ability to build trust-based, long-term corporate partnerships
Proposal Writing & Pitching: Strong ability to craft compelling, compliant CSR proposals
Negotiation & Closure: Skilled in closing partnerships and managing expectations
Strategic Thinking: Aligns organizational programs with corporate CSR objectives
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication
Results Orientation: Target-driven with a focus on sustainable revenue growth
Collaboration: Works effectively across internal teams and external stakeholders
Attention to Detail: Strong compliance and documentation discipline
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Number and value of CSR partnerships secured
Renewal and multi-year partnership conversion rate
Proposal-to-conversion ratio
Timeliness and quality of CSR reports and compliance documentation
Corporate partner satisfaction and retention