Lead and execute partnerships and fundraising strategy, cultivate major donors and partners, prepare grants and impact reports, manage fundraising budget, mentor a small partnerships team, represent the organization at events, and ensure governance and compliance of fundraising activities.
This is a remote position.
Who we are:
Roundglass is a wholistic wellbeing company working to empower healthier lives, stronger communities, and a more sustainable world. That w in wholistic is intentional: We believe true wellbeing spans the whole human experience, from how we care for ourselves to our connections with others and the planet. Roundglass creates real-world impact through two core pillars: Roundglass Giving drives our philanthropic work in communities worldwide, while the Roundglass Living app makes wholistic wellbeing accessible to individuals everywhere. We built Roundglass on the belief that people thrive when they’re supported wholistically, and we apply this philosophy to how we work together as a team. If you're passionate about transforming communities and creating systemic change and you want to contribute to a culture that embodies the impact we're creating, we'd love to meet you.
About the role:
As Senior Lead, Partnerships, you will be a key member of the India leadership team, working directly under the Leader of Fundraising & Partnerships. This is a pivotal role that combines strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership, and will require you to own and execute all core responsibilities typically handled by the Leader. You will build and lead a robust partnership ecosystem — developing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, nurturing relationships with donors and partners, and positioning RGF as a global leader in community-driven development.
What you’ll do:
What you’ll do:
Strategy & Planning
Design and execute a comprehensive partnerships and fundraising strategy aligned with RGF’s mission, focusing on diversified sources including government, foundations, corporations, and individual donors.
Collaborate closely with senior leadership to align partnership efforts with RGF’s overall strategic priorities.
Collaborate closely with senior leadership to align partnership efforts with RGF’s overall strategic priorities.
Fundraising & Business Development
Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with high-value partners, funders, and donors.
Lead the preparation and submission of grant proposals, funding applications, and impact reports, ensuring compliance with donor guidelines and timelines
Track fundraising performance metrics, analyze trends, and adapt strategies to optimize outcomes and achieve ambitious revenue targets.
Track fundraising performance metrics, analyze trends, and adapt strategies to optimize outcomes and achieve ambitious revenue targets.
Team Leadership
Mentor and guide a small, high-performing team of fundraising and partnerships professionals to meet collective goals.
Mentor and guide a small, high-performing team of fundraising and partnerships professionals to meet collective goals.
Foster a collaborative, high-accountability culture with a focus on results and learning.
Stakeholder Engagement & Representation
Represent RGF at national and international events, conferences, and forums to advocate for its mission and showcase its impact.
Engage RGF’s internal stakeholders (staff, board, volunteers) to build a culture of philanthropy and collective ownership of fundraising goals.
Represent RGF at national and international events, conferences, and forums to advocate for its mission and showcase its impact.
Engage RGF’s internal stakeholders (staff, board, volunteers) to build a culture of philanthropy and collective ownership of fundraising goals.
Governance & Compliance
Manage the partnerships and fundraising budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and adherence to financial accountability standards.
Manage the partnerships and fundraising budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and adherence to financial accountability standards.
Stay abreast of global fundraising trends, regulations, and best practices to keep RGF’s strategies innovative and compliant.
Requirements
Skills & Qualifications:
- Strategic Fundraising Expertise: Proven success in developing and executing large-scale fundraising strategies across diverse revenue streams.
- Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with donors, government agencies, and corporate partners.
- Communication Excellence: Exceptional writing and
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