About Outline India

Outline India is a data-driven research and decision-intelligence organisation working across development research, monitoring & evaluation, impact assessment, and primary data collection. We partner with foundations, development institutions, governments, corporates, and research organisations to generate evidence and insights that inform better decisions.

Role Name: Lead - External Relations (Social Sector)

You’ll build the vertical from the ground up— build a roadmap to scale the organization's reach, programs, or beneficiary base.

? Gurgaon | Full-time | On-site

? Apply: [email protected]

? Experience: 6+ Years in development sector

? Up to ₹14 LPA based on skills and sector knowledge (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

Key Role Indicators

- Design pitches, proposals, and partnership models tailored to each stakeholder’s mission and social goals.
- Act as the main point of contact for external collaborators, community leaders, and funding bodies.
- Lead discussions on grant agreements, Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), and co-funding contracts.
- Prepare impact reports, donor updates, and presentations that showcase transparency and accountability.
- Deep passion for the social cause and understanding of the development sector ecosystem.




- Influence diverse audiences (from grassroots communities to corporate executives)
- Seek out valuable partnership opportunities beyond funding and connect them to the relevant teams
- Support the development of targeted client value propositions, including preparation for client meetings
- Develop engaging content for initial outreach to potential partners, including persuasive written communications, impactful PowerPoint presentation

Qualifications

- 6+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or fundraising within the for-profit, CSR, or social enterprise sector.
- Proven track record of securing grants, managing donor pipelines, or scaling social programs
- Excellent Communication skills, including explicit written and verbal communication, presentation skills, and stakeholder management
- Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty
- Background in funder relations, and/or society partnerships, for-profit, multilateral organizations, foundations etc.
- Ability to discover new potential business and partner opportunities

Shortlisted candidates will be called for an in-person interview and a written test.

📌 Lead - External Relations | Development Sector | Onsite (Gurugram)
🏢 Outline India
📍 Gurugram