Role: Associate/ Senior Associate – Partnerships & Fundraising
Nature of employment: Full-time
Location: Delhi
About ChangeInkk
ChangeInkk’s mission is on a mission to unlock potential of individuals with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, impacting an estimated 200 million Indians, to accelerate innovation and economic growth.
We work at the intersection of government, education, tech, employment, entrepreneurship & innovation, with a focus on shifting mindsets & systematic transformation. We support the Government of India and States for inclusive policy implementation.
We are building equitable ecosystems that mainstream inclusion of over 200 million Indians with learning disabilities, unlocking their potential as they transition from classrooms to pursue careers—careers that fuel innovation, economic growth, and drive India’s journey to Viksit Bharat 2047.
We believe their contributions are vital for India to reach a $10 trillion economy. After all, despite struggles with language processing, dyslexics have shaped the world, constituting 40% of self-made millionaires and pioneering inventors.
Our mission is to establish inclusive ecosystems that not only support these individuals, but unlock their true potential, from early stages to their careers. Engaging with diverse stakeholders, including individuals, parents, educators, employers, policymakers, and industry leaders, our interventions include:
- Strengthening public policy and governance for systems transformation
- Providing advisory services to institutional partners
- Building capacities of stakeholders
- Implementing catalytic lighthouse programmes to plug gaps
- ChangeInkk the narrative through sensitization and advocacy
- Undertaking research and publishing toolkits and reports
Since our inception just over three years ago, ChangeInkk has rapidly emerged as a catalyst for systemic inclusion in India.
- Our inclusion approach has been showcased to the Hon’ble Prime Minister and actively engaged with 5 Ministries, 10 government departments, and 6 States & UTs.
- 50+ critical policies passed, unlocking ?500 Cr+ for inclusive education for SLDs
- Enabled 87% reduction in the SLD diagnosis time
- SLD inclusion embedded in national tech and AI missions, aligning education with workforce readiness , strengthened the ecosystem to develop AI-driven solutions to address SLD needs at scale.
- Enabled a nationwide 60% increase in teachers trained to educate children with special needs, including SLDs.
- Partnered with the Department of Higher Education to launch a National Scheme ensuring every centrally funded institute is inclusive for students with SLDs—already strengthening 130+ higher education institutions and 17,000+ faculty members.
- We have built the capacities of 8+ lakh stakeholders and supported 150 organizations to adopt a dyslexic lens.
- Collaborated with 1,600+ employers and leading industry bodies for #DyslexicThinking powered workforce
- Through our #Speak4Dyslexia and #Act4Dyslexia campaigns, we have inspired widespread government and industry adoption, achieving an organic reach of over 1 billion people.
- Designed and implementing lighthouse programs for early identification of SLD, transforming education institutions to be inclusive exemplar institutions (school & higher ed).
In just four years, these milestones mark the beginning of our journey to transform India into a truly inclusive nation—where dyslexic potential fuels innovation and economic growth.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced partnerships & fundraising associate/senior associate to contribute and drive institutional growth, international engagement, and resource mobilization. This role will work closely with leadership to build high-impact alliances across government, philanthropy, multilateral agencies, global institutions, and industry, enabling scale across geographies.
The role requires a strategic yet execution-driven professional who can unlock funding, cultivate senior relationships, and expand the organization’s footprint nationally and internationally.
Roles & Responsibilities
Partnership Strategy, Scale & Institutional Alignment
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute a comprehensive partnership and scale strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
- Identify high-value domestic and international partnership opportunities.
- Build alliances that enable geographic expansion and program scale.
- Position the organization strategically within global and national ecosystems.
International Engagement & Global Alliances
- Liaison with multilateral agencies, international foundations, global networks, and cross-border collaborators.
- Ensure representation of the organization leadership in global convenings, policy forums, and strategic dialogues.
- Structure partnerships that enable contextualization and scale in new geographies.
Fundraising & Resource Mobilization
- Support institutional fundraising strategy across CSR, philanthropy, multilaterals, and international donors.
- Contribute to grant proposals, concept notes, pitch decks, and strategic funding narratives.
- Build and manage a strong funding pipeline aligned with scale objectives.
- Ensure long-term donor stewardship and renewal strategies.
Business Development & Management
- Identify, qualify, and convert partnership opportunities into structured collaborations.
- Lead negotiations and formalization of MoUs, grants, and strategic agreements.
- Maintain strong visibility across emerging funding landscapes.
Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Serve as the primary interface for senior institutional partners.
- Build long-term, trust-based relationships across public, private, and global sectors.
- Ensure alignment between partnership commitments and program delivery.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree required; postgraduate preferred in Business, Public Policy, International Relations, Development Studies, or related field.
- 2-4 years, 4-6+ years of experience in partnerships, institutional fundraising, strategic alliances, or international engagement roles.
- Demonstrated experience working with government, CSR, foundations, and multilateral agencies.
- Proven track record in fundraising and resource mobilization.
- Experience in international collaboration or cross-border program expansion preferred.
- Strong negotiation and strategic communication capabilities.
- High professional integrity and stakeholder credibility.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong institutional and international relationship-building capability
- Strategic thinker with scale orientation
- Fundraising and resource mobilization acumen
- Excellent negotiation and executive communication skills
- Ability to operate across complex public and global ecosystems
- Results-driven with strong ownership mindset
- Structured, proactive, and growth-oriented
- Comfortable engaging senior leadership and global stakeholders
Compensation
Remuneration will be competitive with the development sector's pay scales and will depend upon the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
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If you are a strategic HR professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to contribute meaningfully to organizational growth, we would love to hear from you.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Individuals with learning disabilities and other neurodiverse conditions are encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to support the success of all our team members. If you require specific accommodations during the application process, please feel free to reach out to our HR department to discuss your needs confidentially.