Company Description

Madhya Pradesh Rural Development Association (MPRDA) is a non-profit social enterprise focused on sustainable, technology-driven development for underserved communities in India. The organization works across healthcare, environment, and community empowerment, using data, digital tools, and cross-sector collaboration to design inclusive solutions. Key initiatives span digital health innovation for NCD care and health education, climate and setting programs supporting afforestation and climate-resilient livelihoods, and women and child development efforts centered on maternal health, high-risk pregnancy management, and nutrition.

MPRDA partners with government missions, corporates, and global development organizations to create scalable, measurable impact aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Team members contribute to building a smarter, healthier, and more equitable future for rural India. We are currently scaling a high-impact public health initiative aligned with the National Health Mission (NHM), Haryana, focused on strengthening last-mile healthcare delivery and improving measurable health outcomes across the state.

Role Description

We are seeking a seasoned, results-driven Director / Head of Strategic Partnerships & Resource Mobilization to lead our organization’s end-to-end fundraising and institutional growth strategy. Reporting directly to the CEO / Board, this executive leader will build and manage a diversified multi-crore funding portfolio across corporate CSR, domestic and international foundations, bilateral/multilateral agencies, impact investors, High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs), and philanthropic networks.

This role leads the design and execution of partnership strategies with government agencies, corporates, multilateral organizations, and philanthropic institutions to advance MPRDA’s public health and rural development initiatives.



Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying and cultivating new partners, managing key stakeholder relationships, and developing concept notes, proposals, and pitches for funding and collaboration. The role oversees resource mobilization plans, ensures alignment of programs with donor priorities and SDGs, and coordinates with technical and field teams to design scalable public health projects.

The Director / Head also tracks partnership performance, prepares reports and presentations, represents the organization at events and meetings, and contributes to thought leadership in digital health, climate action, and social innovation.

Key Responsibilities

- Multi-Channel Fundraising Strategy: Design and execute a comprehensive resource mobilization roadmap to secure multi-year, large-scale funding for our NHM Haryana-aligned public health programs.
- CSR & Corporate Partnerships: Cultivate C-suite and CSR Head relationships across major industrial hubs (Gurugram, Faridabad, Manesar, Delhi NCR, and Pan-India) to secure Schedule VII healthcare grants and strategic corporate alliances.
- National & International Foundations / Institutional Grants: Identify, pitch, and secure high-value grants from global philanthropic foundations, bilateral/multilateral agencies, and institutional donors.
- Impact Investing & Blended Finance: Structure innovative funding models, social impact bonds, and outcome-based financing pitches for impact investors and venture philanthropy funds.
- HNI & Major Donor Engagement:



Build and steward a dedicated network of High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs), family offices, and individual philanthropists through curated donor engagements and giving circles.
- Government & Ecosystem Alignment: Leverage our alignment with NHM Haryana as a strategic value proposition for donors, ensuring seamless coordination between public health priorities and donor compliance.
- Proposal Architecture & Compliance: Oversee the creation of high-impact concept notes, Logical Framework Analyses (LFAs), detailed budgets, and donor due-diligence packages (12A, 80G, CSR-1, FCRA, etc.).
- Team Leadership & Pipeline Governance: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing fundraising and partnerships team while managing donor CRM pipelines, forecasting, and board reporting.

Required Qualifications & Experience

- Experience: Minimum 10–18+ years of proven leadership experience in institutional fundraising, resource mobilization, business development, or philanthropy—with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in independently closing multi-crore deals across at least 3–4 diverse channels (CSR, international foundations, HNIs, impact funds, or institutional grants).
- Domain Expertise: Deep familiarity with India’s Public Health ecosystem, government-aligned PPP models, and NHM frameworks.
- Network: Strong, active relationships with CSR leaders, foundation program officers, family offices, and institutional funders in India and globally.
- Regulatory Mastery: Thorough understanding of Indian non-profit compliance, including Section 135 (Companies Act), Schedule VII, CSR-1, 12A, 80G, and FCRA regulations.
- Education: Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Public Health (MPH), Social Work (MSW), Development Studies, or a related field from a premier institution.

📌 Director / Head – Strategic Partnerships & Resource Mobilization (Public Health) (Panchkula)
🏢 Madhya Prant Research u0026 Development association
📍 Panchkula