Industry & Sector
Leadership position part of the strategic philanthropy in the social impact, venture philanthropy operating across India’s non-profit, social enterprise and donor ecosystems. We help deploy catalytic capital, design outcome-driven programs, and scale high-impact models through strategic grantmaking, capacity building and blended finance structures.
Primary Title (standardized): Associate Director, Venture Philanthropy
Location: India - Mumbai (Hybrid)
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end portfolio management for assigned thematic areas - Build strategy, conduct due diligence, and recommend grants and manage stakeholder's relationship.
- Design and implement rigorous monitoring & evaluation frameworks, theory of change, and KPI dashboards to measure social outcomes and inform adaptive program management.
- Drive engagement: negotiate terms, structure financing, and maintain strategic relationships with donors /funders, non-profits and other stakeholders.
- Develop and execute capacity‑building and technical assistance plans for investees to accelerate scaling and improve sustainability.
- Perform financial modelling and scenario analysis to assess risk, impact potential and value-for-money for grant or investment proposals.
- Represent the organisation in donor forums, co-investor discussions and public-facing events; prepare high-quality investment memos and impact reports.
Skills & Qualifications
- Venture philanthropy
- Development consulting
- Grantmaking
- Due diligence
- Financial modelling
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Theory of Change
- Stakeholder engagement
- Management consulting
Qualifications & Experience
- Proven track record of managing venture philanthropy or impact investing portfolios in India or comparable markets.
- Strong analytical capability with hands-on experience in financial modelling, investment memos and impact measurement.
- Experience working with NGOs, social enterprises, donor agencies, and co-investors; demonstrated ability to negotiate and structure deals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior donors and boards.
Benefits & Culture Highlights
- Hybrid work model with flexible office presence and a mission-driven, collaborative environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth across program design, impact measurement and capital mobilisation.
- Competitive compensation and exposure to pan-India high-impact portfolios and leading philanthropic networks.
We are looking for a strategic, results-oriented leader who combines rigorous analytical skills with deep empathy for social missions. If you are passionate about scaling measurable impact through innovative funding models and strong partnerships, this role offers high visibility and the chance to shape catalytic programs across India’s social sector.
