Job Description

Job Title

Program Manager, Accelerate Indian Philanthropy

About Accelerate Indian Philanthropy (AIP)

AIP aims to be Indias leading organization for spurring private philanthropy to meet India's development challenges. India has seen a rapid rise in average wealth over the last decade. In fact, we are going through a transition similar to the United States in the late 19th/early 20th century, which saw tremendous wealth creation. But individual philanthropic giving lags far behind in comparison. The majority of philanthropists still face significant headwinds when giving strategically, such as giving towards the end of their life, giving being a small portion of their total wealth, and difficulty in finding trusted philanthropic advisors to help them navigate sectors and organizations. AIP will work with philanthropists in India and with the Indian diaspora to give more, give sooner, and give better. We aim to build an organization that fundamentally transforms the individual giving landscape in India and contributes to socio-economic development at a large scale.

Position Summary

We are looking to hire an exceptional Program Manager to join the team to work on building the organization's overall knowledge resources and engagement with philanthropists and philanthropist outreach by creating knowledge products in key sectors (health & nutrition, education, environment, etc.), sharing insights, and supporting in development, implementation, and evaluation of philanthropic portfolios.

The candidate will also assist with maintaining and growing the existing network of philanthropists for AIP. This is a great opportunity for those who enjoy working in a start-up environment, enjoy building and scaling organizations, and care deeply about the impact sector. The Program Manager will provide intellectual and execution support on strategic projects aimed at unlocking catalytic philanthropic giving in India to solve key development challenges.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Support the leadership team with knowledge and insight, using efficient research approach, methods, and tools

2. Manage and deliver curation of knowledge products, including both primary and secondary research projects, speaking with experts and synthesizing data from multiple data points; indicative knowledge resources include sectoral reports, philanthropy case studies, and NGO profiles

3. Assist with maintaining and growing the existing influencer/advisor network for AIP, and initiate/participate in a wide range of interventions, not limited to proposals, events, and networking

4. Assist the leadership team with creating and maintaining deep engagement with ecosystem leaders, funders and experts

5. Aid the development and implementation of activities and programs to build the organizations philanthropic advisory, knowledge production, networking and communication capabilities

6. Help identify philanthropists, wealth managers, foundations, and other organizations that AIP could potentially partner with to achieve strategic priorities

7. Take on diverse operational tasks to ensure organizational success

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

Program Manager, Knowledge

1. Masters degree in Economics or Management or Social Sciences from a top tier institution with a high degree of intellectual curiosity and sophistication

2. Over 5 years of work experience in a challenging/high growth environment

3. Entrepreneurial self-starter, passionate about philanthropy and strategic giving, and interested in solving complex social problems

4. High intellectual vitality, the desire to continuously learn, read, and engage on a variety of topics. While the person may only have a basic understanding of philanthropic and social sector, we highly value the willingness to learn

5. Excellent analytical, critical thinking, planning and organizational skills with high attention to detail, accuracy, professionalism, and deadlines

6. Strong communication, writing, interpersonal, and stakeholder-facing skills including great presentation and facilitation skills

7. Ability to do research and distill important concepts in a structured, concise, yet comprehensive manner

8. Drive to excel in every aspect of work with high level of innovation and strong perseverance

9. Ability to take initiative and develop solutions quickly and effectively

10. Ability to understand and consider organizational culture and change

11. Ability to function and interact in a professional level capacity to sustain the mission, culture and best interests of the organization

12. Ability to adapt and exhibit confidence in a highly evolving, agile, and fast paced work environment

13. High level of discretion in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive materials and issues

14. Operating style suited to working in a small-organization setting, where teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued

15. Broad and strategic mindset, creative aptitude, and effective use of independent judgment

What we have to offer:

- A contemporary approach to benefits, with competitive remuneration (pay scales as a function of employee skills and experience they bring), flexibility, and balance (work-life) keeping in mind optimized mental and physical health

- Belonging to a talent pool that strives to incorporate diversity in thinking, research approach, and problem-solving. Building knowledge with a broader mission and purpose towards making a difference and an impact on society

- A career path that begins by inculcating a sense of ownership to handle projects that help develop skills on the job, with mentorship and support, and open and constructive feedback

- Scope to collaborate with practitioners across TCFs portfolio of 12 mission-driven organizations, working at the system-level to move the needle on complex issues and create an impact at scale

- Avenues to observe interactions with Indian philanthropists on one side and NGOs on the other, to gain depth and breadth of knowledge in strategic giving and development work

- Commitment to building a work culture that respects and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. Roles and responsibilities that are aligned with the environment, sustainability, and social accountability of the organization towards the community and the nation

Location: Mumbai