Position Overview:

The Associate Development Director – India is accountable for leading and growing Room to Read’s fundraising in India while serving as a strategic partner to resource mobilization efforts across the AMESEA region (Africa, Middle East, South & Southeast Asia).

Reporting to the Senior Development Director – AMESEA, this role sits within the International Business Development (IBD) team and works closely with Global Partnerships, Marketing & Communications, and India Country Leadership to deliver ambitious revenue goals aligned with program priorities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Fundraising & Revenue Growth
- Manage a personal portfolio of UHNW and corporate/foundation donors, raising US$ 1.5- 2MM+ annually through major and transformational gifts from both individuals and corporates within India and select geographies beyond.
- Collaborate with other IBD and Global Partnerships team members both within AMESEA region and globally on India-focused investment opportunities to raise US$1MM+ annually in collaborative revenue.




- Design and oversee strategy to grow India revenue 5%+ per year, including focus on IFF (individuals and family foundations) as a growing source of revenue within the market.
- Partner closely with the India Country Office (INCO) to identify and cultivate donor pipeline across all donor segments.
- Establish, track, and report on India revenue targets, team KPIs, donor pipeline health, forecasting, and performance to Senior Director AMESEA throughout the year.

Leadership & Team Management
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to two Relationship Managers located in India.
- Jointly accountable for the India fundraising team’s annual fundraising target of US$5MM+ with the Senior Director AMESEA, including clear strategy, KPIs, and career development support.
- Partner with the India Country Office on the country strategy and related resourcing of their goals, vision, and ambitions for the remainder of the strategi

📌 Associate Director, Development (Mumbai)
🏢 Room to Read
📍 Mumbai