Openings – The Convergence Foundation (TCF) – Accelerate Indian Philanthropy (AIP)

The Convergence Foundation (TCF) TCF aims to grow India’s economy to $10 trillion by 2035. Set up by Ashish Dhawan— philanthropist and a formerly leading private equity investor—TCF builds institutions and supports bold leaders tackling India’s complex problems ranging from unemployment to air pollution, and poor education outcomes to low participation of women in the labor force. Our approach is strategic and involves working with the government to innovate, build evidence, and implement solutions. We bring together various actors across the ecosystem to move the needle on complex challenges that are critical for India to address. Our portfolio organizations are in for the long hauland adopt a systemic reform approach to address at scale the challenges that impede India’s economic progress. Read more

Accelerate Indian Philanthropy (AIP)
A TCF portfolio organization, AIP envisions collectively accelerating philanthropy that impacts India’s transformation. We are a peer network to accelerate strategic philanthropy—a movement by and for philanthropists. Firmly believing philanthropy can make a difference, philanthropists want to make a difference, and philanthropists are best at inspiring each other, AIP curates knowledge resources to inform and inspire the vibrant network of philanthropists it is building with personalized sustained engagement. Hence AIP will engage 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.

Open positions at AIP

1. Program Manager (PM), Knowledge

Location: Delhi

Qualifications

• PG (Economics or Management or Social Sciences)
• 5 years of relevant experience

Role Summary

• Produce research-based sector primers,case studies, giving plans, thematic and topical studies, and partner assessments
• Curate convenings, interview podcasts, and immersive experiential workshops.

2. Associate, Communication & Brand

Location: Delhi or Mumbai

Qualifications

• PG (Marketing)
• 3–5 years of relevant experience

Role Summary

• Building and maintaining AIP’s brand
• Creating engaging content
• Driving effective communication across all channels
• Increasing brand awareness towards continually enhancing our brand image.

3. Philanthropy Partner

Location: Bangalore

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in progressively senior and stakeholder management role

Engaging with philanthropists (across diverse profiles and stages of giving) to facilitate their giving journey—how to give more, give sooner, and give better.

Role Summary

• Build personal relationships with emerging philanthropists, understand their profile, motivation and ambition for giving, and work with them to design their giving strategy.
• Shape the strategic direction of the organization, including its values, mission, and overall strategy
• Develop thought leadership in philanthropy and social impact
• Leverage stakeholder engagement skills in working with philanthropists to give more strategically.

Annexure

Roles and Responsibilities (PM, Knowledge)

1. Support the leadership team with research and insight that inform and inspire philanthropists to give more, soon, and better

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 organization’s 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

1. Master’s 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

Roles and Responsibilities (Communication & Brand Associate)

1. Develop and implement a comprehensive brand strategy that aligns with the organization’s goals and values.

2. Create and manage a content calendar that includes social media, email campaigns (incl. newsletters), and website content (incl. blog)

3. Produce high-quality, engaging content that effectively communicates our brand message to our target audience. Some examples include:

a. Manage external communication such as newsletters

b. Manage social media handles with engaging posts week after week

c. Manage our website and blog ensure that it is up-to-date and relevant

d. Curate, manage, update AIP collateral such as intro deck, welcome kit, etc

e. Curate new ideas and initiatives for crafting compelling and engaging narratives to mainstream philanthropy

4. Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing, development, and program staff, to ensure that all messaging and branding are consistent and effective.

5. Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, including PR agencies, media outlets, and design vendors, to support brand and communication goals.

6. Measure and analyse the effectiveness of brand and communication efforts, using data to inform future strategies and tactics.

7. Manage budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure that all brand and communication initiatives are executed on time and within budget.

8. Monitor industry trends and stay up-to-date on best practices in branding and communication.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

1. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or another related field is preferred

2. At least 5 years of experience in a not-for-profit company

3. Strong writing and communication skills

4. Demonstrated success in developing and implementing brand and communication strategies

5. Experience creating and managing content across multiple channels, including social media, email, and website

6. Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

7. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data to inform decision-making

8. Experience managing budgets and resources

9. Familiarity with industry best practices and trends in branding and communication

10. Entrepreneurial self-starter

Roles and Responsibilities (Philanthropy Partner)

1. Develop, build, maintain a pipeline of potential philanthropists in Bengaluru by identifying and leveraging multiple prospecting channels, and partner outreach capabilities.

2. Be the primary point of contact for UHNIs in Bengaluru in context of their philanthropic giving, maintaining sustained engagement with them through a range of initiatives including peer and SME connects, giving plans, thematic sessions, convening events, philanthropic case studies, and more.

3. Work with the CEO and other advisors to refine and implement the outreach and

4. engagement plan for Indian UHNIs domestically and the Indian diaspora overseas.

5. Instill an entrepreneurial culture and mindset for the organization and take an iterative approach to catalyzing strategic philanthropy.

6. Identify and forge working partnerships with other critical stakeholders like wealth

7. managers, foundations, non-profit organisations, to provide value to philanthropists and embed AIP in the ecosystem.

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

1. The ideal candidate for this role would have over 15 years of experience in progressively senior, stakeholder management roles

2. Strong relationship skills and the ability to build deep engagement with senior leaders.

3. Entrepreneurial self-starter passionate about strategic giving and solving social problems.

4. High ability to actively listen to others, understanding and valuing others’ views.

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

6. Adaptable and flexible to changing circumstances and needs of the role, including flexibility in working hours/travel to ensure coordination with philanthropists in different locations and time zones.

7. Experience in strategic and operational excellence; has managed and led teams to achieve strong results.

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 TCF’s 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

Apply
Interested candidates are requested to fill out this application form and email their resume to vishal@indianphilanthropy.org: PM, Knowledge | Associate, Communication & Brand
amitabh@indianphilanthropy.org: Philanthropy Partner