Breakthrough is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Manager to lead its Institutional Partnerships portfolio. The role entails managing and building existing donor relationships and contributing strategically to expand the IP donor base for the organisation. The role will require taking ownership of targets, end-to-end grant lifecycle from identifying high-value opportunities and leading complex proposal developments to ensuring strategic stewardship and compliance. 

The specific job responsibilities are mentioned below:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Portfolio Leadership & Pipeline Development 

• Contribute to and support the fundraising strategy for the institutional portfolio to meet annual revenue targets and long term organizational goals. 
• Proactively scout and qualify new funding opportunities within the domestic and international landscape.
• Analyze global funding trends in gender rights and development to anticipate donor shifts and position Breakthrough as a preferred partner. 

2. Relationship Management 

• Serve as the primary lead for high value donors, cultivate deep, strategic relationships beyond transactional reporting to foster long term partnerships;
• Represent Breakthrough at donor meetings, sector conferences and consortiums to articulate the organisation’s impact and value proposition effectively;
• Lead grant negotiations and contract reviews.

3. Proposal Design & Grant Acquisition 

• Lead the development of high quality, complex grant proposals and concept notes. This involves guiding the narrative and ensuring alignment with donor priorities. 
• Collaborate with teams comprising Program, Finance and M&E to co-create proposals 

Skills, Competencies & Experience Required:

• 8 to 12 years of progressive experience in institutional fundraising, business development or partnerships within the development sector; 
• Proven success in securing and managing large-scale grants from diverse institutional donors;
• Deep understanding of the gender and human rights landscape. Previous experience in a gender rights organization is highly desirable;
• Strategic Thinking, ability to see the big picture, anticipate trends and translate organizational goals into fundraising strategies;
• Ability to lead without authority across cross-functional teams and influence external stakeholders;
• Superior grant writing and storytelling skills; ability to distill complex program concepts into compelling investment cases;
• Strong ability to understand project budgets, financial reporting and cost-recovery mechanisms;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities with composure.

About Breakthrough:

Breakthrough works on culture change by shifting social norms that limit women and girls from reaching their full potential. We work with adolescents and young people aged 11-25 years aiming for an entire generation to shift and push for change. Over the last 25 years, we have reached nearly 2.3 million adolescents in schools and communities. With more agency, better negotiation skills and aspiration young people are calling out norms that hold them back and taking action, in the communities that Breakthrough works in. In this process, we also support them with media tools that shape public narratives and inspire people to build a world of equality, dignity and justice. This gives hope that a more equal world is possible for future generations.

Breakthrough’s Culture:

Employees at Breakthrough are expected to work in line with organisational values of Dignity, Integrity and Equity.

Breakthrough is an equal opportunity employer.  We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, colour, caste, religion, creed, gender, age, disability, economic status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We prefer people from marginalised communities, women and other genders. Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment towards child safeguarding.

Breakthrough is committed to the well-being of its employees and understands an individual’s mental health can impact their ability to work. Breakthrough recognises taking steps to improve mental health and wellbeing of the employees is essential. We are committed to fostering an environment that promotes employee wellbeing. We recognise that well-being is not just the absence of illness, but the presence of factors that support a fulfilling life.

To know more about Breakthrough, please visit – www.inbreakthrough.org

Eligible candidates interested in this position may apply through the following link: https://www.btconnect.org.in/Applicant/CreateJobApplicant

You can also submit your resume by email to jobs@inbreakthrough.org  by 28th Mar 2026.