Head – CSR

Job Description

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Head – CSR will lead the organization’s strategy, outreach and execution for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and philanthropic partnerships, with a focus on entrepreneurship, livelihoods and innovation-led social impact. The role will be responsible for strategic planning, marketing and positioning of IIMCIP’s CSR offerings, end-to-end design and implementation of CSR projects, and relationship management with corporate CSR teams, domestic and international foundations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and periodically update a comprehensive CSR strategy for IIMCIP aligned with the organization’s mission, sectoral priorities and national CSR/regulatory landscape.
• Identify, conceptualize and design CSR-aligned programmes in areas such as rural and urban entrepreneurship, incubation and acceleration, livelihoods, women-led enterprises, skilling and innovation for social impact.
• Lead business development and fundraising efforts with corporate CSR teams, domestic and international foundations, family offices and high-net-worth donors to build a strong multi-year partnership pipeline.
• Prepare high-quality concept notes, proposals, presentations, budgets and impact frameworks tailored to the priorities of different CSR and philanthropic partners.
• Build and nurture senior-level relationships with CSR heads, foundation leaders and ecosystem stakeholders to position IIMCIP as a preferred implementing and knowledge partner.
• Work closely with internal programme, incubation and finance teams to design implementable projects, define KPIs, and ensure operational readiness for proposed CSR engagements.
• Oversee timely and high-quality execution of CSR projects, ensuring adherence to partner commitments, budgets, timelines and compliance norms.
• Guide the design of robust monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) frameworks, ensuring impact data and stories are systematically captured across projects.
• Lead the preparation of donor reports, impact reports and communication collaterals showcasing outcomes, case studies and insights from CSR projects.
• Support brand-building and marketing of IIMCIP’s CSR initiatives through events, roundtables, digital campaigns, thought leadership and participation in sector forums.
• Track policy developments, CSR trends and thematic priorities of key funders to proactively shape new offerings and partnership models.
• Mentor and manage a small CSR and partnerships team, and coordinate with regional project leads to ensure strong field-level delivery and visibility for partners.

 REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Excellent proposal-writing, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage credibly with CXO-level stakeholders and boards.
• Strong strategic planning, negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities, with comfort in working across multi-location programme teams.
• High level of comfort with MS Office and digital tools for proposal development, reporting and stakeholder engagement.

 KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Strategic partnership development and relationship management
• Business development and fundraising
• Proposal writing and communication
• Strategic planning and problem-solving
• Leadership and team management
• Impact-driven thinking

 ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION:

• Essential Educational Qualifications required for this role:
  • Postgraduate degree in Management, Development Studies, Social Work, Economics, Public Policy or related fields from a recognized institution
• Desirable Qualifications/Certification required for this role:
  • Certifications in fundraising, CSR or social impact management

 EXPERIENCE:

• Total years of work experience: 10years
• Years of relevant experience: 8 years of progressive experience in CSR, fundraising, corporate partnerships, foundation engagement or large-scale development programmes, preferably with at least 6 years in a leadership/relationship management role
• Demonstrated track record of originating, closing and managing CSR or philanthropic partnerships with large corporates and/or reputed domestic and international foundations
• Strong understanding of the CSR ecosystem in India, Section 135/CSR Rules, key funding trends, regulatory expectations and reporting requirements
• *Years of work experience after essential qualification: 8 years

 PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

• Prior experience working with incubators, social enterprises, livelihoods programmes, or innovation-focused non-profits will be an added advantage.
• Established network with CSR heads, foundation leaders and ecosystem stakeholders in sectors such as livelihoods, entrepreneurship, skilling and education.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and manage multiple complex partnerships simultaneously.
• Passion for social impact, inclusive entrepreneurship and ecosystem building, with willingness to travel to project locations and partner offices as required.

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