Associate - Fundraising & Strategic Partnerships

We are hiring for EMpower The Emerging Markets Foundation- a global philanthropic organisation working to transform the lives of marginalised youth in emerging markets.

Location: Delhi, India (Asia regional support role)

Type: Full-time

Role Overview:

The Development Assistant Asia will play a vital operations and coordination role in supporting EMpowers fundraising efforts across India, Hong Kong, and Singapore. This position supports donor stewardship, fundraising systems, finance and compliance administration, and event execution. It is ideal for early-career professionals looking to gain meaningful experience in international development and philanthropy.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage donor records and donation tracking using Salesforce.
2. Coordinate donor events and engagement activities.
3. Support budgeting, financial record-keeping, and audit documentation.
4. Liaise with vendors, banks, accountants, and regional stakeholders.
5. Draft donor communications, reports, and marketing materials.
6. Coordinate meeting logistics and support internal documentation processes.

Requirements:

1. 1-2 years of experience in office administration, fundraising, or nonprofit operations.
2. Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail.
3. Strong communication skills, with the ability to work across time zones.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Salesforce is an advantage.
5. A self-starter with a willingness to learn and grow.
6. Interest in youth development and global philanthropy.

About EMpower:

EMpower, a global philanthropic organisation, is dedicated to improving the lives and horizons of marginalised young people ages 1024 in 15 emerging market countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Turkey. Through long-term flexible grants and other support (learning exchanges, technical assistance, thought partnering etc.), EMpower partners with 150+ local organisations working to strengthen education and livelihoods of young people, and to build their resilience, self-confidence, and well-being.

The organisation has offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Delhi, London, and New York, as well as program staff in Ghana, Istanbul, Mexico, Argentina, Indonesia and South Africa. EMpower continues to strengthen its global structure and impact by cultivating a workplace environment that values diverse perspectives and ensures equitable opportunities for contribution and leadership.

Vision:

A world where all young people at the margins, especially girls, have the skills, opportunities, and power to live their full potential.

Mission: 

Partnering with local organisations in emerging market countries, and other change-makers, to enable marginalised young people to transform their lives and communities.

Values:

1.We experience and build a trusting connection with each other.
2.Our commitment is sustained by our integrity.
3.Together we drive flexible innovation.

More information is available at https://empowerweb.org.

Compensation and Benefits:

EMpower offers competitive wages, benefits, and growth opportunities consistent with industry standards. Flexible benefits packages include health insurance and other insurance; pension plan with employer contribution/match; time off; and work/life benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

EMpower is a public foundation that makes grants globally to benefit marginalised youth, including adolescent girls. The organisation is committed to attracting, developing, motivating and retaining exceptional talent and to fostering a work environment that recognises contributions, encourages mutual respect and teamwork, and supports high performance. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.