Role: Manager – Communications & Thought Leadership, Bangalore Experience: 4 to 7 years Salary: 13 - 15 LPA ___ Role Overview: This role focuses on creating effective communication and engagement initiatives to attract and retain donors, build the organization's reputation, and promote its impact among key stakeholders. As a central figure in a growing, ambitious organization, you will lead strategic communication efforts that contribute to donor acquisition, donor retention, thought leadership, ecosystem influence, and brand credibility.

Key Responsibilities: Strategic Communications & Visibility Develop and execute the organization's annual communications strategy. Build visibility plans for core sectors including Climate Tech, Agriculture, Livelihoods, Health, Water, and Waste. Create communication campaigns that support fundraising and organizational priorities.

Fundraising & Donor Communications Support fundraising and donor renewal efforts. Develop donor-facing communication assets including case studies, impact reports, newsletters, and event collateral. Support communication requirements for proposals and donor engagement.

Thought

Leadership & Knowledge Positioning Develop and manage an annual thought leadership calendar. Support leadership in producing blogs, articles, LinkedIn content, and conference material. Content & Storytelling Create compelling stories showcasing entrepreneurs, communities, government partnerships, and donor-supported impact. Develop case studies, field stories, and deployment journeys.





Media

Relations & Public Visibility Build and maintain relationships with journalists and sector publications. Secure earned media opportunities and support leadership visibility.

Digital

Presence & Website Management Own website content and optimization. Drive SEO initiatives and website improvements. Monitor website analytics and recommend enhancements.

Qualifications and Requirements 6–10 years of experience in communications, PR, content strategy, brand management, or development communications. Robust writing and storytelling capability. Proven experience developing communication strategies and campaigns.

Experience managing external agencies, designers, and freelancers. Solid understanding of SEO, website management, and digital marketing.

Preferred: Experience in CSR, philanthropy, social enterprise, sustainability, or the development sector.

Key Deliverables

Lead communication efforts to strengthen donor engagement, support fundraising, build organizational visibility, and position the organization as a leading voice on innovation-led development. Translate program learning into high-quality knowledge products.

Hiring Process: Step 1: Telephonic conversation Step 2: Assignment Step 3: Culture fit interview with COO Step 4: Interview with CGO - Hiring Note : Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is reposted on June 30th, 2026 on Ground Zero For any questions, ping us on WhatsApp chat: +91-(phone hidden)

📌 Manager – Communications Thought Leadership,Bangalore (Mysuru)
🏢 Ground Zero
📍 Mysuru