Director – Fundraising & Partnerships

Location: Hybrid flexibility: Pune, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad or Remote
Experience: 10-15 years
Salary: ₹20–26LPA (including EPF & insurance)

The Apprentice Project

At The Apprentice Project (TAP), children are at the centre of a bold mission: transforming India’s education landscape so every child—regardless of background—can thrive in the 21st century. TAP is not just an education non-profit; it’s a movement unlocking confidence, creativity and real-world skills for students from low-income communities, using the power of AI, interactive learning, and content in multiple languages.

With over 34,000 interactions logged between students and TAP’s bot, and a proven 2x improvement in vital life skills, the numbers only tell part of the story. What truly sets TAP apart is their holistic, human approach—equipping children with emotional intelligence, digital know-how, and money management skills that last a lifetime. The organisation’s impact is both ambitious and scalable, aiming to reach one million children in the coming years.

Winning the Harvard President’s Innovation Challenge and “Great Place To Work®” certification, TAP blends innovation with a workplace culture that’s dynamic and supportive. By attracting passionate educators, technologists and changemakers, TAP is building a future where every child is empowered to become a leader—today and tomorrow.

Role

Are you ready to power a bold education movement? As Director – Fundraising & Partnerships at TAP, you’ll take centre stage in scaling our mission to reach a million children, leading strategy, donor engagement, and partnerships for lasting, transformational funding.

Responsibilities

• Design, lead, and execute a dynamic fundraising strategy aligned to TAP’s vision.
• Build robust partnerships across corporates (CSR), philanthropic foundations, global development agencies, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Represent TAP at major donor forums and networking opportunities.
• Develop compelling funding narratives, communication materials, and impact collateral.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing fundraising team, fostering cross-departmental collaboration.
• Ensure robust systems for grant management and donor stewardship.
• Collaborate with the executive team to align mission impact with growth opportunities.

Requirements

• 10–15 years of relevant experience in fundraising, partnerships or business development.
• Strategic, results-oriented mindset with a proven track record of multi-crore fundraising.
• Exceptional communication, networking, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading teams and working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Benefits

• Drive a mission with national impact and innovation at its core.
• Work alongside passionate, supportive co-founders and a collaborative team.
• Full-time, high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the CEO.
• Hybrid flexibility: Pune, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad or Remote.

Apply

Apply with your updated resume. Do reach out on hr@theapprenticeproject.org if you have more queries.