Lead, Institutional Relations

Job Description – Head – Institutional Partnerships

About Organization

Magic Bus India Foundation is one of the leading NGOs in education and skilling in India. Over the past 26 years, the organisation has established a strong presence across 22 states and union territories, impacting the lives of young people from underserved communities between the ages of 12 to 25 years. Through its two distinct programmes - the Adolescent Programme and Livelihood Programme, Magic Bus equips young people with essential life and employability skills to help them move out of poverty and lead sustainable lives. The Adolescent Programme empowers adolescents (12-18 years) with life skills education and Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN). To support this, Magic Bus has established an impressive network of 30,000 schools, 343 Community Learning Centres (CLCs) and has MOU’s with 10 state governments and NITI Aayog. Notably, 52% of the participants are girls, reflecting the programme’s strong focus on gender inclusion. The Livelihood Programme prepares youth (18–25 years) for sustainable careers by imparting transferable life and employability skills. Magic Bus has set up 133 Livelihood Centres, built 1,130+ college partnerships, and established Entrepreneurship Incubation Centres to nurture aspiring entrepreneurs from underserved communities. 60% of the programme’s participants are young women, highlighting a strong emphasis on empowering women through skilling. In addition to its urban skilling initiatives, Magic Bus has also expanded into the Peri-Urban and Rural Livelihood Programme, focusing on empowering women in peri-urban and rural areas. This programme equips women with leadership and business skills, enabling them to establish and sustain enterprises and move towards financial independence. Through its sustained efforts, Magic Bus has empowered over 35 lakh adolescents and 5 lakh youth, enabling their transition from childhood to livelihood. For more information, visit : https : / / www.Magicbus.Org /

Location : Noida / Navi Mumbai

The Associate Director / Director – Institutional Partnerships will be responsible for expanding Magic Bus’s institutional fundraising portfolio by acquiring new donors, scaling existing partnerships, and developing multi-year, high-value institutional projects.

The role demands a proven track record of raising large grants, building strategic donor relationships, and aligning organizational priorities with the evolving focus areas of leading institutions and foundations.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Donor Acquisition

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to grow institutional partnerships and increase revenue.
• Identify, cultivate, and secure new long-term partnerships with leading foundations.
• Lead the development of compelling proposals, concept notes, and pitches aligned to donor priorities.
• Build a strong fundraising pipeline to meet annual and long-term revenue targets.

Donor Stewardship & Portfolio Growth

Strategic Engagement & Representation

Leadership & Collaboration

Requirements :