Job ID: 303306

Program Lead- Communication & Partnership

Odisha Rising Foundation

Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Apply by: 05 Oct 2026

Relevant Sectors

Communications, IT, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor

Key Responsibilities
1. Communications & Brand Management
* Design and implement ORF's annual communication strategy aligned with program priorities and donor expectations.
* Build ORF as a credible and trusted brand among competitors, stakeholders, media, and beneficiaries.
* Draft, review, and disseminate press releases, media statements, and responses to media enquiries.
* Develop and produce project-specific communication materials - PPTs, flyers, booklets, leaflets, banners, posters.
* Manage all online and offline communication needs of the organization, including annual reports, impact reports, brochures, and branding collaterals.
* Ensure branding protocols are followed by all associate partners, volunteers, and stakeholders.
* Lead PR and communications for all internal and external events, campaigns, and donor meetings.
* Support proposal writing, conference presentations, speeches, and other strategic content.
* Manage internal communication with donors and partners to ensure awareness of branding requirements.
* Develop and maintain a centralized ORF photo/video library for use across all communication formats.
* Represent ORF at internal and external events as required.
* Undertake any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
2. Partnership & Fundraising Management
* Liaise with different departments for permissions and project execution.
* Participate in sponsor campaigns, fundraising drives, public engagement events, and other ORF activities.
* Create pitches for corporate and individual fundraising (CSR, HNI, crowdfunding).
* Liaise with potential donors to align their interest areas with ORF's needs and follow up on funding proposals.
* Manage corporate & individual donor relationships, ensuring all donor requirements
are met, including documentation, reporting, and evaluation.
* Recruit and coordinate volunteer teams to support fundraising.
* Monitor, review, and report on the fundraising strategy and action plan.
* Coordinate with program teams in proposal development and writing.
* Create fundraising IEC materials, videos, and communications assets.
* Coordinate with partners on report delivery and feedback collation.
* Work closely with the Board to identify and develop relationships with national & international agencies.
* Achieve agreed fundraising targets and sponsor/donor acquisition goals.
* Cultivate and nurture old and new donor relationships through regular communication and meetings.
* Work closely with program & accounts teams on funding requirements and utilization processes.
* Ensure documentation of all procedures, donor details, reports, and timely due diligence at local level.
* Act as spokesperson and official representative for networking with prospective funders and well-wishers.
* Manage cash and in-kind donations locally, including thank-you letters, receipts, and donor tracking systems.
* Undertake any other duties assigned by the supervisor to achieve ORF's larger goals.
3. Social Media & Digital Content Management
* Maintain and update ORF's website regularly with latest content and events.
* Manage social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube) to
increase followers and traffic.
* Post daily updates on ORF's activities after collecting information from the field.
* Create written content for storytelling (blogs, copies) and visual content (photos, videos).
* Design creative content for Quarterly Newsletter and Annual Reports.
* Send newsletter & thank-you notes to all donors, volunteers, and well-wishers.
* Create first draft of ORF's annual report and program reports.
* Handle any other campaign-to-campaign digital assignments.
4. Volunteer & Internship Program Management
* Recruit, coordinate, and manage national and international volunteers from corporate, colleges, and schools.
* Establish student internship program through tie-ups with colleges.
* Recruit and retain volunteers from various walks of life (corporate, students, retired professionals, housewives).
* Maximize utilization of volunteer skills in ORF programs.
* Train and induct volunteers on ORF's vision, philosophy, and programs.
* Review, monitor, and measure impact of volunteers on programs (hours clocked, activities delivered).
* Maintain volunteer database and communicate regularly via newsletters, mails, and events.
* Organize appreciation & recognition events for volunteers.
* Process documentation and build a strong Volunteer Management System at ORF.
5. Organizational Development
* Contribute to ORF's larger goals through leadership in Program Management, Fundraising, Communications & Administration.
* Participate in strategic planning, annual planning, and budgeting processes.
* Multi-task between roles as required by the organization for furtherance of its mission.

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info(at)odisharising.in