Philanthropy & Partnership Director

Job Description : Sr Manager – Marketing & Fundraising

Organization : Magic Bus India Foundation (MBIF)

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.

Location : Mumbai (with travel to Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and other key cities)

Reports to : Sr Director Marketing and Communication

Employment Type : Full-time

Role Summary : This role will build a new revenue stream by strategically engaging HNIs and UHNIs, unlocking significant funds through personalized programs and partnerships to fuel MBIF's youth empowerment initiatives. Also will involve supporting other fundraising streams (e.G., CSR, institutional donors, EVP and retail giving) from a marketing and communications (Marcomm) perspective, ensuring cohesive branding, donor stewardship, and visibility across all channels. This position requires a seasoned professional with a proven track record in high-value fundraising and Marcomm, capable of building long-term partnerships that align donor priorities with MBIF's interventions in young people empowerment and livelihoods.

Key Responsibilities :

• HNI / UHNI Fundraising (70%) :
• Lead the identification, cultivation, and stewardship of HNIs (net worth >

₹25 crore) and UHNIs (net worth >

₹100 crore), including business owners, CXOs, entrepreneurs, and next-gen philanthropists, to secure major gifts and anchor partnerships (e.G., ₹5–10 crore over 3–5 years).

Marcomm Support for Other Fundraising Streams (30%) :

Required Qualifications and Experience :

Master's degree preferred.

Interested candidates may reach out to vishal.shikhare@magicbusindia.org