Job Description: Lead – Growth & Partnerships
Location: Hyderabad / Bengaluru
Type: Full-time
Experience: 10+ years
About the Opportunity
We are building something bold, beautiful, and lasting — a high-impact initiative focused on unlocking access, opportunity, and excellence for the next generation. The project is currently in stealth mode, backed by a mission-driven founding team with deep credibility in
sport, grassroots development, and public purpose.
We’re looking for a seasoned professional to join as Lead – Growth & Partnerships — someone who can bring strategic clarity, unlock long-term funding, and become a trusted voice in shaping our external relationships. This is not just a job. It’s a chance to build
something game-changing from the ground up.
The Role
As Lead – Growth & Partnerships, you’ll be among the earliest full-time hires on a team that’s still being built. You’ll work directly with the core team — designing our fundraising strategy, opening doors to like-minded allies, and ensuring our supporters stay deeply engaged.
This is a hybrid role that combines fundraising, strategic partnerships, and stakeholder management. It’s for someone who thrives in early-stage chaos, loves crafting compelling narratives, and brings both heart and hustle.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy: Build and execute a comprehensive fundraising roadmap across CSR, HNIs, family offices, grant makers, and institutions.
Strategic Partnerships: Identify and cultivate partnerships with companies, foundations, and ecosystem players aligned with our mission.
Relationship Management: Own end-to-end servicing of our donor and partner ecosystem — updates, impact reports, and high-touch engagement.
Pitching & Storytelling: Develop proposals, decks, and grant materials. Help craft narratives that move people — with insight, authenticity, and clarity.
Pipeline & Reporting: Maintain a strong CRM, track key performance metrics, and share regular progress reports with internal and external stakeholders.
Representation: Be part of key conversations, meetings, and events — as a face of the project and a close collaborator of the founding team.
Who You Are:
10+ years of experience in fundraising, partnerships, CSR, philanthropy, or ecosystem development
Exceptional communication and storytelling skills
Deep relationship instincts, with strong follow-through
Experience working in lean, entrepreneurial environments
Comfortable operating with ambiguity and building from scratch
Bonus: background in sport, education, development, or social impact
Extra bonus: a former athlete, or someone who deeply believes in the power of sport and opportunity
Why This Role is Special
You’ll help launch something that could redefine what’s possible in India’s
development and sport landscape
You won’t be joining a large team — you’ll be helping build one
You’ll co-author the playbook, not just follow it
You’ll work directly with a world-class founding team on a mission that matters
How to Apply
Please share your CV and a short note on why this mission speaks to you. We care deeply about intent, not just experience. Please use the link to apply.
To apply or know more, please reach out to Eswara Rao and Satyasai at
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