Assistant Manager, Partnerships & Insights

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on our world Do you thrive in a collaborative team environment built on mutual respect and integrity Are you passionate about working with communities to co-create road safety solutions that make a lasting impact If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at SaveLIFE Foundation.

About SaveLIFE Foundation

SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF) is a pioneering non-profit working to make India's roads safer. India loses over 1.7 lakh lives and millions suffer injuries in road crashes every year. At SLF, we're tackling this public health crisis through policy advocacy, technology-driven interventions, and scalable models like the Zero-Fatality Corridor. Our work has led to landmark wins like India's Good Samaritan Law and partnerships with national and international institutions.

We are an ambitious and mission-driven team committed to solving one of India's deadliest challenges. At SLF, you'll find a space that values initiative, innovation, and impact—and supports your growth.

Role and Responsibilities

As Assistant Manager – Partnerships & Insights, you will play a key role in strengthening and expanding SLF's portfolio of high-impact financial partnerships. You will support fundraising strategy, manage donor relationships, and ensure high-quality proposal development and reporting. This role requires greater ownership, coordination across teams, and proactive contribution to partnership growth.

You will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to build and sustain relationships with corporates, international foundations, and multilateral agencies.

Your responsibilities include

1. Fundraising Strategy & Business Development

• Support implementation of SLF's fundraising strategy across corporate, philanthropic, and institutional donors.
• Identify and pursue new corporate and institutional funding opportunities, international & domestic.
• Monitor donor portals and funding calls; track relevant grant opportunities.
• Contribute to pipeline development and donor prospect tracking.
• Support proactive partnership cultivation, including outreach planning, partner mapping, and strategic follow-ups.
• Support account stewardship for partners, with a focus on long-term relationship building and renewals.

2. Proposal Development & Reporting

• Lead coordination for development of high-quality proposals, concept notes, presentations, and donor reports.
• Ensure proposals are well-structured, accurately budgeted, and aligned with donor priorities.
• Coordinate inputs from program, communications, and finance teams to ensure timely submissions.
• Support development of partner review materials (donor decks, quarterly review packs, and leadership-ready summaries).

3. Donor Relationship Management

• Manage ongoing engagement with assigned donors, including meetings, review calls, field visits, and volunteering initiatives.
• Ensure timely and thoughtful communication with partners.
• Support donor retention and renewal efforts through consistent engagement and performance tracking.
• Coordinate donor visits, project walkthroughs, and partner engagements, including occasional travel.

4. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Liaise with program, finance, and communications teams to gather data, updates, impact stories, and financial information.
• Ensure internal alignment on donor commitments, deliverables, and timelines.
• Support coordination between program delivery and financial reporting requirements to ensure timely utilization updates and compliance.

5. Knowledge & Systems Management

• Maintain and regularly update the donor database, grant tracker, reporting calendars, and contact records.
• Support documentation and compliance processes related to incoming grants and donations.

6. Communication & Collateral Development

• Contribute to the development of fundraising collaterals, including brochures, decks, newsletters, and impact notes.
• Support positioning and messaging efforts to enhance donor visibility and engagement.

7.Innovation & Strategic Positioning

• Identify opportunities to enhance donor experience and fundraising outcomes.
• Support efforts to position road safety within broader development themes such as public health, gender equity, and urban development.

Professional Experience

• 3–6 years of experience in fundraising and CSR partnerships/donor management/proposal development (non-profit or CSR experience preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with CRM platforms preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within timelines.
• Experience working in cross-functional environments.
• Comfort with occasional travel for partner engagements, donor visits, and field walkthroughs.
• Experience of engaging with major International and Indian Foundations and/or Family offices would be an advantage.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a purpose-driven organization saving lives on India's roads.
• Work with leading institutions and changemakers across sectors.
• Grow professionally through mentorship, exposure, and ownership.
• Experience a collaborative culture that values grit, integrity, and impact.

SaveLIFE Foundation is for you if you

● Crave purpose in your work and want to solve real problems for real people.

● Thrive in a high-performance environment where outcomes matter.

● Are passionate about improving systems through technology and design.

● Want your work to matter—not just for your company, but for your country.

Personal Characteristics

• Collaborative and relationship-oriented.
• Strong ownership and accountability mindset.
• Analytical, structured, and detail-oriented.
• Creative communicator with the ability to craft compelling narratives.
• Deep interest in road safety/public health/monitoring & evaluation/impact studies.

How to apply: Interested candidates can apply for this position by clicking on the following link https://forms.gle/obWbNEWUG3U7Ndv27