Donor Relations & Partnerships Associate

JD : Donor Relations & Partnerships Associate

Leap 300 : Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)

A high-impact sales and partnerships role for someone who thrives on building relationships, driving renewals, and closing high-value contributions — all in service of one of India’s boldest poverty-alleviation missions.

Leap 300 has pioneered a high-tech, low-touch model to alleviate extreme poverty (

Mission for the Role :

Enable Leap 300’s growth by deepening relationships with existing donors and building new high-value individual giving partnerships that fuel our mission to help ultra-poor families graduate from poverty through entrepreneurship.

The Role :

As the Donor Relations & Partnerships Associate, you will support our Head of Sales in expanding and nurturing Leap 300’s donor base. You will play a hands-on role in engaging existing HNIs, driving renewals, identifying new prospects, and ensuring every donor has a meaningful experience through timely communication and impact reporting. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys building relationships, is detail-oriented, and thrives at the intersection of sales and operational management.

Key Responsibilities :

Referrals : Identify and engage potential donors through referrals from existing HNIs and partners.

Lead Generation : Independently source and penetrate new high-value networks and partnerships (e.g., YPO, EO, industry associations), with full ownership of lead generation and pipeline building.

Prospecting & Outreach : Build curated lists of prospective HNIs and conduct cold calls, emails, and follow-ups to secure new donations.

Donor Renewals : Track donor cycles, coordinate follow-ups, and ensure timely renewals of existing contributors.

Donor Experience Management : Coordinate personalized communication, impact reports, and feedback collection to enhance donor satisfaction and retention.

Collaboration & Reporting : Work closely with the Head of Sales to maintain CRM records, analyze donor trends, and prepare concise updates for leadership.

Profile :

1–2 years of experience in sales, fundraising, partnerships, or client relationship management.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; confident in reaching out to senior professionals and HNIs.

Highly organized and detail-driven, with strong follow-through.

Comfort with CRM tools, Google Sheets, and presentation decks.

Passion for social impact and willingness to learn donor relationship building in a mission-driven context.

Compensation Structure : Combination of fixed pay and a performance-based variable component.

Location : Remote

Company Values :

Frugality, Focus, Obsession, Long-Term-ism

Backed by a highly reputed board, this is a rare opportunity to combine systems-level scale with deep grassroots impact.