Senior Fundraising & Partnerships Manager
Intelehealth
About Us
Intelehealth is an international non-profit committed to improving access to primary health care in underserved regions of the world through its innovative technology platform. Intelehealth can be used by health organizations to set up high quality primary health care programs connecting patients in remote and rural communities to doctors.
We believe work should be meaningful as well as enriching. At Intelehealth, we’re taking on one of the world’s biggest development’s challenge - solving the health access gap for last mile populations. We believe in creating and maintaining an organizational culture of innovation which is conducive for the incredible people who work with us.
Job Description
This is a remote position.
Intelehealth seeks a strategic fundraising leader to strengthen and scale its domestic funding base through corporate social responsibility (CSR), foundation grants, and high-net-worth individual (HNI) partnerships. In this role, you will drive Intelehealth's fundraising strategy in India's rapidly expanding CSR ecosystem—where healthcare and digital health solutions are priority sectors for corporates, foundations, and philanthropies aligned with the Indian Government's digital health framework
You will develop deep relationships with CSR heads of India's largest corporations, family offices, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, translating Intelehealth's impact into compelling funding opportunities. This position is critical to scaling last-mile healthcare access and positioning Intelehealth as the go-to partner for CSR investments in digital health innovation. You will report directly to the Chief Strategy and Growth Officer and collaborate closely with program, impact, and marketing teams to ensure every partnership delivers measurable outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
1. CSR Fundraising & Pipeline Development
Identify, research, and approach corporate CSR programs, foundations, and HNI networks aligned with healthcare, women's health, rural development, and digital innovation.
Map CSR trends, allocation patterns, and budget cycles across India's top 200 corporates and key mid-market companies.
Build and maintain a robust pipeline of minimum 30 CSR prospects at various stages of engagement, targeting an annual CSR fundraising target of ₹5 crore.
Conduct competitive analysis to understand funder priorities, geographic preferences, impact metrics, and co-funding opportunities.
2. Partnership Development & Relationship Management
Build authentic, long-term relationships with CSR heads, CXOs, sustainability officers, and decision-makers across corporate, family office, and philanthropic ecosystems.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all CSR and major donor partnerships, ensuring responsiveness, transparency, and alignment with organizational goals.
Conduct quarterly stakeholder reviews, gather feedback, and address partner concerns proactively to foster repeat funding and increased commitments.
Maintain a CRM database (HubSpot or similar) with complete prospect profiles, interaction history, funding status, and next steps.
3. Proposal Development & Strategic Pitching
Craft compelling, data-driven CSR proposals and grant applications tailored to each funder's priorities, geography focus, and impact metrics.
Align proposals with Companies Act Schedule VII compliance (CSR rules, CSR-1 registration requirements) and NITI Aayog's digital health roadmap.
Lead or co-lead investor pitches, presentations, and site visits; adapt messaging for different stakeholder groups (corporate boards, foundations, HNI advisors).
Develop case studies, impact briefs, and storytelling assets that showcase Intelehealth's scale and innovation in digital health.
4. Donor Stewardship & Impact Communication
Deliver timely, outcome-focused reports, impact dashboards, and updates to CSR partners quarterly or as required by partnership agreements.
Coordinate with program and impact teams to ensure project execution aligns with donor expectations and CSR compliance timelines.
Facilitate site visits, beneficiary engagement sessions, and impact documentation to strengthen donor confidence and emotional connection.
Manage donor recognition initiatives and ensure compliance with CSR reporting deadlines and regulatory filings.
5. Marketing & Brand Elevation Collaboration
Partner with marketing and communications teams to ensure Intelehealth's digital health mission, scale, and innovation are prominently featured in:
LinkedIn content and thought leadership articles.
Website case studies and partnership spotlights.
Annual impact reports and CSR-focused collateral.
Support content creation for CSR funders (success stories, beneficiary testimonials, impact metrics) that differentiate Intelehealth from competitors.
Collaborate on webinars, roundtables, and speaking opportunities at CSR forums and health tech summits to build organizational credibility.
6. Compliance, Systems & Analytics
Ensure all CSR partnerships comply with India's Companies Act, 2013, NITI Aayog CSR-1 registration, and relevant tax regulations.
Monitor CSR spending trends, funder preferences, and regulatory changes; adapt fundraising strategy accordingly.
Generate monthly fundraising dashboards tracking pipeline value, conversion rates, partnership milestones, and annual targets.
Maintain organized proposal tracking and archive for future reference and institutional learning.
Requirements
Required Qualifications and Skills
Experience & Education
8–10 years of progressive fundraising experience in India, with at least 5+ years dedicated to CSR fundraising from corporate sources.
Bachelor's degree in business, development studies, nonprofit management, marketing, or related fields.
Demonstrated success in raising ₹5 crore+ annually from CSR or institutional funders.
Direct experience managing 10+ CSR partnerships simultaneously with strong relationship retention rates.
CSR & Donor Expertise
Deep understanding of India's Companies Act 2013, CSR regulations (2% mandatory spending), CSR-1 registration, and NITI Aayog compliance requirements.
Proven ability to map and engage corporate CSR ecosystems.
Experience engaging ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs) and high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) for family philanthropy or impact giving.
Knowledge of healthcare-focused CSR priorities and alignment with digital health innovation and gender equity initiatives.
Proposal & Communication Skills
Excellent proposal writing and storytelling ability with a proven track record of securing significant grants.
Strong presentation and pitching skills; able to distill complex digital health concepts for corporate decision-makers.
Ability to craft compelling narratives that connect CSR funder priorities to Intelehealth's impact model and scalability.
Technical & CRM Proficiency
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in HubSpot (or similar CRM systems like Salesforce, Zoho) for donor management, pipeline tracking, and reporting.
Strong skills in Excel, Google Sheets, and data visualization for fundraising analytics and dashboards.
Comfortable with WordPress, email marketing platforms like Mailchimp, and basic digital marketing analytics.
Ability to learn and adopt new fundraising and management software quickly.
Organizational & Analytical Skills
Excellent project management, multitasking, and time management to juggle 40–50 prospects at various pipeline stages.
Data-driven mindset: ability to track, analyze, and optimize fundraising metrics (conversion rate, average grant size, pipeline velocity).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in compliance documentation, contracts, and reporting.
Soft Skills
Entrepreneurial spirit with comfort in ambiguity; ability to build fundraising infrastructure from scratch or scale existing processes.
Authentic relationship-building and genuine curiosity about donor motivations and alignment with social impact.
Resilience and grit: comfort with rejection, persistence in following up, and adaptability to changing market conditions.
Collaborative mindset: strong working relationships with program, finance, impact, and marketing teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Domain Expertise
Background in healthcare, digital health, telemedicine, or last-mile health delivery.
Prior experience with NGOs, nonprofits, or development organizations with CSR fundraising focus.
Familiarity with NITI Aayog, Ayushman Bharat, National Digital Health Mission (NDHM), and India's digital health policy landscape.
Storytelling & Content Skills
Experience developing thought leadership content, case studies, or impact narratives for professional audiences.
Comfort with video testimonials or short-form video content for social proof and donor engagement.
Prior experience writing annual reports, impact briefs, or donor newsletters.
Market Knowledge
Existing relationships or network within CSR, philanthropy, or family office ecosystems in India.
Understanding of UHNIs and HNIs' giving motivations, including legacy planning, tax optimization through charity, and cause alignment.
Knowledge of corporate sustainability strategies and how digital health aligns with ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) commitments.
How to Apply
Submit the following [insert our process here]:
Resume/CV detailing relevant leadership achievements, fundraising/CSR successes, and marketing campaign portfolio
Cover letter outlining your approach to securing CSR support and driving high-impact fundraising and marketing strategies
At least three comprehensive examples that showcase fundraising collateral, proposal work, or campaign designs where you led development and approved the final deliverables.
Benefits
Flexible working hours.
Great work culture
5 days working.