Job Description

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Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Ahmedabad

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Working at Teach For India

Teach For India is on a journey to reach an India free of poverty and filled with love by ending educational inequity in our country. Fifteen years into our journey we are a movement of ~5000+ Alumni working at all levels of the education system, who are reaching 1 in 10 children across the country. These Alumni have graduated from our two-year Fellowship Program where they taught in under-resourced classrooms to put ~33,500 low-income children on a different life path. Today, we have ~1000 Fellows and are the largest pipeline of driven, skilled talent into the educational ecosystem in India. Over 16,000 Teach For India students have appeared for the 10th grade board examinations till date, with an impressive 95% pass rate across cities as of November 2024.


In 2022, we embarked on

Phase 4

, our fourth strategic phase. We have a bold and ambitious ten-year journey ahead of us that aims to

grow 50,000 leaders

, who will

work collectively

, and

with love

, to

transform the lives of 1 in 10 low-income children in our regions

, through an

education that unleashes the potential of self, others and India

. In this decade, five key priorities will lead us to this vision.

Strengthen

our core Fellowship to build strong teacher leaders who provide an excellent and equitable education to our children and continue to do so beyond the Fellowship

Scale

our impact by strategically introducing additional Fellowships as alternative pathways for leadership development

Match

the Alumni of our programs at an intersection of their interests and the needs of the system and our children

Advocate

for key issues that impact educational equity, and engage 3.5% of the population in the movement for educational equity

Act

collectively with our Alumni to learn about and address key issues in our regions.

Our work will only be completed when we have built a movement of leaders that is large enough to ensure that every child in India attains an excellent education.


We pride ourselves as being a passionate, idealistic, mission-driven team of individuals. We're committed to learning and excellence in our roles, and to being deeply rooted in our core values.


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What Teach For India Can Offer You

The opportunity to be part of one of the most established and visionary movements in the education sector in India which is at a pivotal point in terms of expanding its scale and outreach across the nation and working with changemakers across the country. A challenging yet flexible workplace in which every individual employee's Staff journey is tracked for excellence and leadership development. A work environment in which employees' holistic well-being is a core priority, enabling people to be their best selves. Access to connections and resources from the global Teach For All network that includes partner organizations spanning 50+ countries across 6 continents. Remuneration that is competitive within the top quartile of the Indian NGO pay scales, and a benefits package that includes extensive medical insurance and maternity coverage for both parents.
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Position Summary

Reporting to:

Director, TFIx


We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and entrepreneurial individualto lead TFIx and its entrepreneurs' financial growth and visibility. This high-ownership role balances securing funds for TFIx, strengthening the program's brand, and enabling entrepreneurs to develop the fundraising knowledge, skills, and mindsets needed to launch and grow their Fellowship programs sustainably.


In this role, you will not only lead TFIx's fundraising strategy by cultivating a diverse donor portfolio across corporates, foundations, HNIs, and institutions, but also contribute to TFIx's communications strategy, crafting narratives that engage donors, partners, and the wider ecosystem.


This role demands a rare blend of strategic thinking, creative communication, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to community-led change. You will collaborate closely with the TFIx Director, the Teach For India Development Team, and our network of entrepreneurs to drive both financial growth and storytelling that advances TFIx's mission.


It is an ideal role for someone passionate about unlocking capital for social good, elevating unheard narratives, and contributing to a nationwide movement of education equity.

Why this role matters?

You are the growth engine. Your work directly enables 70+ education entrepreneurs in 18 states to sustain and scale their impact. You are the storyteller. You will shape narratives that celebrate grassroots leadership and inspire donors, partners, and the broader ecosystem. You are the bridge. You will connect capital, visibility, and knowledge with community-rooted changemakers.

What will you gain?

Directly influence the growth of a national movement of grassroots education entrepreneurs. Deep exposure to philanthropy, impact investing, and movement building in India. Work in a culture that values purpose, autonomy, learning, and collective leadership.
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Team Overview

TFIx is Teach For India's incubation program that supports education entrepreneurs working with children from underserved communities across rural, tribal, and socio-economically marginalized regions. Our entrepreneurs build local leadership by running Fellowship models that drive educational equity from within their communities.


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Responsibilities

As Manager, TFIx Fundraising and Communications:

Fundraising & Development (90%)

Fundraising Capacity for TFIx Entrepreneurs (Entrepreneur Support)

Lead TFIx's fundraising strategy for entrepreneurs to secure INR 3 to 4 Crores annually from a mix of HNIs, CSR, foundations, and institutional donors. Project-manage 2 to 3 flagship fundraising events annually, engaging 100+ stakeholders from across the donor and education ecosystem. Facilitate fundraising capacity-building for entrepreneurs by leading workshops, 1:1 coaching, pitch practice, and co-creating fundraising collateral. Curate and facilitate strategic introductions between entrepreneurs and aligned donors, funders, and ecosystem partners to support their fundraising and long-term financial sustainability. Support entrepreneurs in articulating their unique value propositions to donors, refining their narratives, and strengthening stewardship practices.

Fundraising for TFIx (Organizational Fundraising)

Support TFIx's fundraising efforts by collaborating closely with the Director,TFIx to co-create pitch decks, proposals, donor reports, and other materials required to secure funding for TFIx's operations. Collaborate closely with Teach For India's National Development team to engage TFIx's donors through immersive site visits, high-touch stewardship, and timely reporting.

Marketing & Communications (10%)

Co-lead TFIx's brand strategy and positioning by contributing to growing our digital presence, driving partnerships, and visibility. Document learnings, success stories, and program insights into consumable knowledge products. Support entrepreneurs in strengthening their own communications capacity.

As a Manager at Teach For India:

Contributing to

the team goals and priorities

beyond individual goals and priorities. Serving as an

ambassador of the Teach For India brand

and an advocate for our work and for educational equity in our country through both internal and external communication after commiting time in our classrooms to understand our work more deeply. Supporting with key organizational areas such as

Recruitment, Selection, Fundraising, Volunteering, Movement Building.

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Minimum Qualifications, Experiences and Expectations

3-5 years of experience in fundraising, development, communications, partnerships, or adjacent fields. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills - ability to craft narratives that move hearts and unlock capital. Strong relationship-building abilities with stakeholders across corporate, philanthropic, and grassroots sectors. Strategic thinking, paired with operational rigor, can both design the plan and execute it meticulously. Entrepreneurial spirit- thrives in ambiguity, takes ownership, and leads with initiative. Strong time management skills and experience in driving operations in high-pressure, goal-driven environments. Proficiency in prospect research tools (LinkedIn, online databases, etc.), proposal writing, financial planning (budgeting, forecasting, fundraising revenue). Proficiency in Canva, Adobe, Mailchimp, and basic video editing tools. Comfort with data management, reporting, and analytics (Excel, Google Sheets). Deep commitment to educational equity and grassroots leadership.
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Preferred Qualifications, Experiences and Expectations

Prior experience in grassroots fundraising or working with incubators/accelerators. Familiarity with donor ecosystems in education, development, or the non-profit sector. Experience in building narratives for diverse audiences: funders, media, government, and community. Previous experience in teaching/education would be an added advantage (not mandatory).
?Note: We want to hear your unique voice and perspectives through the process, hence all applicants are expected to personally author statements of purpose/essays in the application form.

Sole use of AI or Chat-GPT based tools may lead to disqualification from the process.