Reports to

Associate Director – Behavioural Advisory & Business Development

Overview

CSBC is looking for an energetic Business Development Associate bringing in 3-4 years of experience to help drive CSBC’s business development efforts and bring in partnerships that enable the growth of the organisation. A core part of the work will involve working with the Associate Director – Business Development and the organisation leadership to support with attracting, building, and maintaining relationships with new and existing funders. The role will also involve market research, identification of new funding opportunities, development of donor pitches and proposals, as well as contributing to the business development strategy for CSBC. The role involves liasoning with many departments across CSBC and will report to the Associate Director – Business Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Associate Director – Business Development to contribute to the development of the business development strategy for CSBC.
• Research and track potential funding sources – corporate, philanthropists, foundations, and government to help develop a pipeline of relevant funders for the organisation. Work to identify new funding sources and business opportunities for the organisation.
• Create and maintain databases about current and prospective donors.
• Identify donor opportunities and RfPs. Respond to donor calls for proposals and undertake follow-up of potential funding opportunities with the Associate Director.
• Execute donor engagement plans in line with the business development strategy.
• Support with building and maintaining funder/client relationships.
• Support with the creation and upkeep of donor systems and processes within the organisation.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, marketing, or other related fields.
• 3-4 years of relevant work experience in business development or a similar field preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong organisation and project management skills to produce quality deliverables in a timely manner.
• Strong people skills with the ability to build strong client relationships
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant software.

A candidate must bring in strong analytics, strategic planning, and business development-related skills. They must be resourceful, organised, effective communicators, and relationship builders. They must be motivated to work in business development and look for ways to market and enhance CSBC’s visibility and reach the right donor segments. As part of the work, you will be required to:

• Familiarise yourself with the company’s vision and mission, seeking to accomplish set goals and objectives.
• Conduct market research and identify potential clients/funders.
• Cultivate strong relationships with new clients while maintaining existing client relationships.
• Collate and maintain client/funder information in the donor database.
• Work closely with staff across departments to implement growth strategies.
• Provide support with developing and implementing business development strategies using a data-driven approach.
• Provide support with funder engagement and retention-related activities.
• Assist with drafting business plans, sales pitches, presentations, reference material, and other documents as required.
• Work with the Associate Director – Business Development to identify new business opportunities and partners.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with various levels of management, staff, and clients.

Location and Duration

This role is a full time contract. The role is remote, but applicants should be authorised to work in India.

Remuneration

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian non-profit pay scales and will depend upon the candidate’s experience levels and the overall organisation’s salary structure.