SERVICE DESCRIPTION Manager – CSR Organisation: Elixir Foundation

Location:
Ahmedabad Employment Type: Full-time Experience Required: 2-3 years Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Management, CSR/Sustainability, Public Policy, or related field or equivalent experience Compensation: INR 40,000 – 45,000 per month About Elixir Foundation Elixir Foundation is a youth-run organisation founded by President Award Winners, Government of India, working to unleash the power of youth by nurturing potential young leaders through meaningful community engagement and service. The organisation works across diverse thematic areas including Youth Leadership, Health & Hygiene, Child Rights, Heritage Conservation & Preservation, Disaster Relief, Environment, Education, Community Mobilisation, Community Skilling Programs, Gender Equality, Youth Governance, and other social impact initiatives. About CSR Partnerships at Elixir Foundation Elixir Foundation works with companies under their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs to design and deliver community initiatives across its thematic areas. As the Foundation grows, it aims to build a wider portfolio of long-term CSR partnerships that fund measurable, scalable social impact. Position Overview The Manager – CSR will be responsible for building, managing, and growing Elixir Foundation’s CSR partnerships, from identifying and securing corporate partners to ensuring that every partnership is delivered, reported, and renewed with excellence. The role demands a relationship-driven, entrepreneurial professional who understands both the corporate and development sectors. The Manager will lead partner acquisition, proposal development, grant and compliance management, program coordination, reporting, and partner engagement, while ensuring that CSR commitments translate into measurable outcomes for communities. This position requires strong stakeholder management, sound knowledge of the CSR regulatory framework in India, close coordination with program teams, and periodic field engagement to monitor CSR-funded projects. Key Roles & Responsibilities 1. CSR Partnership Development & Resource Mobilisation
· Identify, research, and approach companies, foundations, and corporate groups with CSR mandates aligned to the Foundation’s thematic areas.
· Build and maintain a structured pipeline of prospective CSR partners and track conversion.
· Pitch the Foundation’s programs to CSR heads, CSR committees, and leadership teams.
· Achieve annual resource mobilisation and partnership targets.
· Explore multi-year and multi-location partnership models for long-term sustainability. 2. Proposal Development & Due Diligence
· Prepare concept notes, detailed project proposals, budgets, logical frameworks, and theories of change.
· Align proposals with Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013 and each partner’s CSR policy and focus areas.
· Respond to CSR calls for proposals, RFPs, and partner due-diligence requests.




· Maintain an updated organisational compliance and documentation kit (registrations, certificates, audited financials, policies) for partner due diligence. 3. Partner Relationship & Account Management
· Serve as the primary point of contact for all CSR partners.
· Coordinate MoUs, grant agreements, and partnership terms with partners and internal teams.
· Conduct regular review meetings, partner field visits, and progress presentations.
· Build trust and long-term relationships that lead to renewals, scale-ups, and referrals.
· Manage partner expectations, communication, and timely resolution of concerns. 4. Program Coordination & Implementation Oversight
· Work closely with program managers to translate CSR commitments into clear implementation plans, timelines, and milestones.
· Track delivery of activities, outputs, and outcomes against agreed targets.
· Conduct field visits to CSR-funded projects to monitor quality and address implementation challenges.
· Ensure that program teams have the information and resources needed to meet partner deliverables. 5. CSR Compliance & Governance
· Ensure all partnerships comply with the Companies Act, 2013, the Companies (CSR Policy) Rules, and applicable amendments.
· Ensure fund utilisation is in line with approved budgets, agreements, and organisational policies.
· Prepare utilisation certificates, compliance documentation, and supporting records required by partners.
· Maintain audit readiness for all CSR-funded projects and support statutory and partner audits.
· Support impact assessments where required under CSR rules or partner agreements. 6. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
· Develop indicators, MIS formats, and data systems for every CSR-funded project.
· Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual progress and financial reports for partners.
· Track beneficiary outcomes and project impact against agreed results frameworks.
· Maintain accurate project documentation, photographs, and evidence of activities.
· Coordinate third-party evaluations and impact studies where applicable. 7. Employee Volunteering & Corporate Engagement
· Design and run employee volunteering activities for corporate partners.
· Plan engagement opportunities such as field visits, campaigns, and events for partner employees.
· Coordinate logistics, communication, and on-ground execution of volunteering activities.
· Document volunteering participation and outcomes for partner reporting. 8. Financial Management
· Prepare and manage project budgets for CSR proposals and partnerships.
· Track fund receipts, tranche releases, and expenditure against approved budgets.




· Coordinate with the finance team on fund utilisation, reconciliation, and reporting.
· Flag budget variances early and propose corrective measures. 9. Communications, Visibility & Documentation
· Develop case studies, success stories, impact reports, and partner presentations.
· Ensure partner branding and visibility as agreed in partnership terms.
· Represent the Foundation at CSR forums, conclaves, networking events, and stakeholder meetings.
· Support the Foundation’s communications team with content on CSR-funded work. 10. Strategy, Research & Team Development
· Monitor CSR trends, regulatory changes, and funding priorities across industries.
· Contribute to the Foundation’s partnership and resource mobilisation strategy.
· Build internal systems, templates, and processes for efficient CSR management.
· Recruit, mentor, and supervise CSR team members and support staff as the portfolio grows. Required Skills & Competencies
· Strong understanding of the CSR ecosystem and regulatory framework in India
· Proven ability to build and manage corporate relationships
· Excellent proposal writing, budgeting, and reporting skills
· Robust communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
· Project planning, coordination, and stakeholder management capabilities
· Monitoring, evaluation, and impact measurement knowledge
· Financial planning and grant management experience
· Attention to detail and strong documentation and compliance orientation
· Ability to work independently with a target-driven, problem-solving mindset
· Willingness to travel for partner meetings and field visits
· Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, CRM or project management tools, and AI-enabled productivity tools Preferred Experience
· Experience in CSR partnerships, corporate fundraising, grant management, or resource mobilisation in the development sector.
· Experience managing CSR-funded projects from proposal to closure.
· Experience preparing reports and compliance documentation for corporate partners.
· Experience coordinating employee volunteering or corporate engagement programs.
· Experience working with corporate CSR teams or CSR consulting organisations will be highly preferred.

What We Offer
· Opportunity to lead and grow the Foundation’s CSR partnership portfolio.
· Direct engagement with corporate leaders, CSR teams, and social impact stakeholders.
· Exposure to diverse thematic programs across youth leadership, livelihoods, education, environment, and more.
· Leadership growth within a rapidly expanding social impact organisation.
· Opportunity to build systems and partnerships that create lasting community impact.
· A dynamic, purpose-driven environment focused on measurable social impact.

How to Apply
Interested candidates may share their updated resume along with a cover letter/email expressing their interest in the role to [email protected].

📌 Manager - CSR (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Elixir Foundation
📍 Ahmedabad