Manager – Catalytic Philanthropy

Location: Mumbai
Experience: 8–12 years of experience in social impact consulting, philanthropy advisory, development sector, or foundation management
Compensation: Competitive

Dasra

Dasra is a leading catalyst for social change in India, connecting philanthropists, NGOs, and communities to solve tough challenges together. With a focus on dignity and equity, Dasra orchestrates collaborations spanning youth, climate, gender and more, supporting thousands of nonprofits nationwide. Through initiatives like GivingPi and flagship fellowships, Dasra helps build knowledge, networks, and funding that put impact first—strengthening India’s social sector and empowering those often left at the margins.

Role

Dasra seeks a highly qualified Manager to partner with philanthropists and NGOs to design, implement, and measure initiatives for maximizing social impact. The Catalytic Philanthropy (CP) vertical focuses on strengthening philanthropic endeavours by providing advisory services to funders, capacity-building support to non-profit organizations, and generating research insights to drive informed decision-making. This role demands strategic thinking, data-driven insights, stakeholder engagement, and project management to help channel resources into scalable, sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities

Advise philanthropists and NGOs to define vision, objectives, and focus areas across sectors (education, healthcare, livelihoods, climate, arts)
Develop tailored strategies, giving roadmaps, and impact frameworks aligning funders’ goals with NGOs’ capabilities
Support NGOs in sharpening strategic positioning to attract philanthropic funding
Build and maintain trusted partnerships with philanthropists, NGOs, ecosystem leaders, and implementing agencies
Facilitate dialogue to align expectations and co-create impact programs
Stay updated on trends in philanthropy, CSR, impact investing, and social innovation; introduce best practices and collaborative models
Conduct research and publish thought leadership on emerging opportunities and lessons learned
Manage multiple projects ensuring timely execution, quality delivery, and goal alignment
Track budgets and resource allocation for maximum efficiency and impact
Anticipate risks, advise on course corrections, and ensure project sustainability
Support NGOs in organizational capacity building, including governance, leadership development, and financial sustainability
Help philanthropists and HNIs strengthen governance structures for long-term impact
Facilitate workshops, training, and advisory sessions for clients
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of consultants, analysts, and project staff
Conduct performance reviews and support team members’ career growth
Foster a collaborative, learning-oriented, and impact-driven team culture

Requirements

8–12 years of experience in social impact consulting, philanthropy advisory, development sector, or foundation management
Strong knowledge of NGO ecosystem, philanthropy trends, fundraising, and impact measurement
Skills in strategic thinking, data analysis, project management, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement
High integrity, empathy, and ability to build trust across diverse stakeholders
Advanced degree in public policy, development studies, social impact, or related fields preferred

Benefits

Be part of India’s leading strategic philanthropy foundation with a strong national and international reputation
Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful social sector projects with some of the most influential philanthropists and NGOs
Professional growth through exposure to strategic advisory, research, and capacity-building initiatives
Collaborative work culture that values learning, innovation, and social impact
Access to Dasra’s extensive network of leaders and experts in philanthropy and development