Head- CSR Fundraising

Job Summary

We are looking for a results-driven Manager – CSR Fundraising to drive corporate fundraising and build strategic partnerships with organizations investing in education and social-impact initiatives. The role involves pitching Filo’s educational solutions, identifying CSR funding opportunities, developing compelling proposals, and securing funding to scale our impact. The candidate will own the end-to-end partnership lifecycle, from prospecting and relationship building to fund closure and long-term collaboration.

• CSR Fundraising & Business Development: Identify and approach corporates, foundations, and institutions with CSR budgets aligned with education and digital learning.
• Company Pitching: Present Filo’s educational solutions, business model, achievements, and social impact to CSR heads and senior decision-makers.
• Lead Generation & Pipeline Management: Build and manage a strong pipeline of funding opportunities through research, networking, referrals, and direct outreach.
• Proposal Development: Prepare customized proposals, presentations, budgets, and impact frameworks aligned with partner priorities.
• Negotiation & Deal Closure: Manage discussions, negotiations, follow-ups, and documentation to successfully secure CSR funding.
• Strategic Relationship Management: Build long-term relationships to drive repeat funding and multi-year corporate partnerships.
• Internal Coordination & Execution: Collaborate with leadership, programme, finance, and operations teams to ensure effective programme delivery, impact reporting, and compliance.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor fundraising targets, pipeline conversion, funding secured, and partnership performance.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in CSR fundraising, corporate partnerships, B2B sales, institutional fundraising, or business development.
• Proven track record of securing CSR funds and closing high-value corporate partnerships.
• Strong understanding of the Indian CSR ecosystem, funding processes, and applicable compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to independently manage the fundraising cycle, develop compelling proposals, and achieve targets.
• Strong analytical and research skills to identify funding opportunities and convert them into partnerships.
• Experience in education, EdTech, NGOs, or social-impact organizations is preferred.
• An established network among corporate CSR teams, foundations, and institutional decision-makers will be an advantage.