CSR Partnership Manager Cell / Unit: CSR Cell — University

Reports To: CSR Lead

Location: Metro city — Mumbai / Delhi / Bangalore (field-based, frequent travel)

CTC: ₹12 Lakhs p.a. ABOUT THE CSR CELL The CSR Cell is an independent unit within the University, dedicated to building structured corporate social responsibility partnerships with companies, foundations, and industry bodies. The Cell focuses on channeling CSR funding into scholarships, skill development programs, and employability initiatives that benefit students — particularly those from underserved and economically weaker communities.

The Cell operates with full autonomy, managing its own outreach, proposals, compliance, and impact measurement — functioning as a professional fundraising and partnership unit embedded within the University ecosystem. ROLE PURPOSE To generate CSR funding for the University by identifying, meeting, and converting corporate CSR opportunities into confirmed partnerships. A results-driven, field-based role focused on building a qualified pipeline and consistently closing funding for student scholarships and skill development programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Build and maintain a qualified corporate target list — companies with CSR mandates in education and skilling

Conduct proactive outreach through LinkedIn, referrals, CSR portals (India CSR, CSR Box, AVPN), and chamber networks

Meet CSR Heads, Sustainability Managers, and foundation officers in person to present the University's CSR programs

Customize and submit tailored CSR proposals and funding decks for each prospect

Respond to and convert incoming CSR RFPs from companies and foundations

Maintain consistent follow-up with prospects across all pipeline stages

Work with the Compliance team to ensure proposals satisfy corporate due diligence requirements

Attend industry conferences, CSR summits, and chamber events to represent the University





Submit weekly pipeline reports and monthly conversion summaries to the CSR Lead

Coordinate post-signing logistics — MoU execution, first fund release, and program kick-off QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Graduate / Postgraduate in Business, Marketing, Social Sciences, or a related field

4–7 years in B2B sales, corporate partnerships, institutional fundraising, or CSR implementation

Experience of fundraising for an educational institution, NGO, or social enterprise is strongly preferred

Comfortable building rapport and presenting to senior corporate decision-makers

Strong written proposal and communication skills

Willing to travel extensively within India — this is primarily a field role KEY SKILLS

Corporate outreach — identifying the right contacts and getting in the door

Proposal writing and pitch deck customization for specific corporate audiences

Knowledge of the CSR funding ecosystem — Sattva, Dasra, GuideStar, India CSR, AVPN

Negotiation and closing a funding conversation

CRM pipeline discipline — keeping records accurate and current

Presentation skills in English; Hindi and regional language fluency is an advantage

Self-starter mentality — thrives with a target and minimal supervision KPIs / SUCCESS METRICS 01] ₹2–3 Crore in confirmed CSR funding per manager per academic year

02] 30+ qualified corporate meetings per quarter

03] 5+ current partnership MoUs signed per manager per year

04] Proposal-to-funding conversion rate of 25% or above

05] Weekly pipeline report submitted without exception every Monday HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates may email their updated resume, educational qualification certificates, experience certificates, record of fundraising for an educational institution, NGO, or social enterprise and a brief cover letter to [email protected] LAST DATE FOR SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION: 05/08/2026 The University is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women and candidates from underrepresented communities.

📌 CSR Partnership Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Vishwakarma University - VU
📍 Mumbai