Philanthropy, Specialist

Overview

Philanthropy Specialist at Vanguard India in Hyderabad, responsible for research, analysis and evaluation of philanthropic activities, managing partner agencies and stakeholder relationships, and aligning philanthropic programs with business objectives.

What you'll do

• Review, research and respond to escalated inquiries from external parties.
• Solicit and/or analyze proposals, present them to the team backed by data and alignment to Vanguard's strategy, and identify obstacles and trends.
• Act as Vanguard's ambassador to partner agencies, managing and evaluating those relationships on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain and build content expertise by staying abreast of current philanthropic research and data at national and local levels.
• Coordinate volunteer and philanthropy events.
• Communicate regularly with partners, stakeholders and crew, delivering messages with professionalism and sensitivity.
• Support the creation of annual financial and strategic plans to progress the team's objectives and improvements.
• Replicate corporate giving strategies across domestic and international sites, adjusting for local philanthropic nuances and legal, compliance and tax policies.
• Participate in program team meetings, planning and goal setting, using project management best practices to develop timelines and manage delivery.
• Conduct due diligence and impact assessments on nonprofit organizations, charitable initiatives and community investment programs to support funding decisions.
• Track and evaluate philanthropic program outcomes, prepare impact reports, and recommend improvements to maximize social value.
• Support grant management activities, including proposal review, fund allocation tracking, compliance monitoring and performance reporting.
• Develop and maintain relationships with nonprofit organizations, community leaders, educational institutions and other external stakeholders.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

What you'll need

• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience, including at least two years in philanthropy, CSR, nonprofit management, social impact, community engagement, sustainability, ESG, foundation management or related areas.
• Bachelor's degree such as BA, B.Com, BBA, BBM, BSW, B.A. (Economics), B.A. (Political Science), B.A. (Sociology), or equivalent in Social Work, Sociology, Public Policy, Development Studies, Economics, Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Communications, Humanities, Political Science, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in philanthropic program management, CSR initiatives, grantmaking, community investment, employee volunteering programs, stakeholder engagement, or nonprofit partnerships.
• Strong understanding of the Indian CSR ecosystem, nonprofit sector, social impact measurement frameworks, and applicable regulatory requirements, including provisions under the Companies Act, 2013.
• Experience conducting research, due diligence, data analysis, impact assessment and program evaluation to support strategic philanthropic decision-making.
• Excellent project management, relationship management, communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and reporting or data visualization tools.

Nice to have

• Master's degree such as MSW, MBA, MA in Development Studies, Public Policy, Public Administration, Rural Development, Sociology, Sustainability, or related disciplines.

Details

• Based in Hyderabad, Telangana at Vanguard India.
• Hybrid working model for most employees.
• Only qualified external applicants will be considered.