- Research, Proposal Development & Grant Writing
- Conduct desk research on corporates, foundations, CSR priorities, funding trends, sectors and relevant grant opportunities.
- Research prospective corporate partners and develop profiles covering their CSR priorities, focus areas, geography, funding patterns and relevant decision-makers.
- Develop high-quality proposals, concept notes, grant applications, presentations and other fundraising materials.
- Support the preparation of responses to RFPs, grant opportunities and corporate partnership requirements.
- Translate programme information and impact data into clear, compelling and donor-oriented proposals.
- Work with programme, finance, monitoring & evaluation and other internal teams to gather inputs required for proposals.
- Coordinate across teams to develop budgets, work plans, logical frameworks, impact metrics and other proposal components.
- Ensure proposals are tailored to the specific priorities, requirements and formats of prospective partners.
- Maintain a repository of organisational information, programme narratives, impact data, budgets and other frequently required fundraising content.
- CSR Due Diligence & Compliance
- Conduct corporate and donor due diligence before initiating or progressing potential partnerships.
- Develop an understanding of corporate CSR policies, priorities and giving processes.
- Research and track relevant CSR regulations, compliance requirements and statutory processes applicable to corporate partnerships.
- Support internal teams in ensuring proposals and partnership documentation are aligned with relevant CSR and donor requirements.
- Keep abreast of developments in the CSR ecosystem, including changes in regulations, funding priorities and corporate giving practices

3.

Corporate

Prospecting & Relationship Building

- Identify and develop a pipeline of prospective corporate partners across relevant geographies.
- Research and map relevant CSR Heads, Corporate Affairs leaders,



business leaders and other decision-makers.
- Initiate conversations and coordinate meetings with prospective partners.
- Participate in meetings with corporates to understand their CSR priorities, interests and potential areas of collaboration.
- Support the Corporate Relations team in developing opportunities from initial conversations through proposal development and partnership discussions.
- Build and nurture relationships with prospective and existing corporate stakeholders.
- Represent Ei at relevant CSR forums, conferences, networking events and other sector platforms.

4.

Internal

Coordination & Opportunity Management

- Work closely with fundraising and programme teams to convert corporate conversations into relevant partnership opportunities.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely development and submission of proposals and grant applications.
- Maintain clear records of prospects, proposals, grant applications, meetings, follow-ups and partnership status.
- Support the team in tracking the fundraising pipeline and ensuring timely follow-up on opportunities.
- Contribute to improving Ei’s proposal development processes, fundraising knowledge base and corporate intelligence.

Requirements

What We Are Looking For

- 3–5 years of relevant experience in corporate relations, CSR, fundraising, grant writing, business development, research, consulting or a related field.
- Good understanding of the CSR ecosystem in India, including corporate CSR priorities, processes and funding mechanisms.
- Strong research and analytical skills,



with the ability to synthesise information from multiple sources.
- Solid written communication skills, particularly in proposal writing, grant applications and concept notes.
- Experience in developing proposals, budgets, presentations or grant applications will be strongly preferred.
- Understanding of CSR compliance, due diligence and corporate partnership processes.
- Strong coordination and project management skills, with the ability to work across multiple internal teams.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage with corporate stakeholders.
- Ability to independently research prospects, identify opportunities and prepare relevant materials.
- Comfortable with external meetings, networking and corporate engagement across relevant geographies.
- Strong attention to detail, ownership and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Interest in education and social impact, with alignment to Ei’s mission.

Benefits

∙Hybrid work model with 3 days in-office and flexible working hours

∙Comprehensive health insurance (including dependents) and mental health support

∙Employee-friendly financial support (loans/advances as per policy)

∙Paid time off (casual, privileged leave, and holidays)

∙Recognition & rewards through structured R&R; programs

∙Learning & development opportunities (workshops, courses, internal programs)

∙Career growth and internal mobility opportunities

∙Travel reimbursement for events or cross-location work

∙Maternity & paternity benefits

∙Provident Fund and Gratuity

∙Leadership accessibility and high stakeholder exposure

∙Intrapreneurship opportunities to build and experiment

∙Regular engagement events and community-building activities

∙Collaborative and open work culture

∙High ownership roles with early responsibility

∙Opportunity to contribute to meaningful impact in education

📌 Associate Manager – Corporate Relations (Bengaluru)
🏢 EI Study
📍 Bengaluru