Manager – Communications & Thought Leadership, Bangalore

Role: Manager Communications & Thought Leadership Bangalore
Experience: 4 to 7 years
Salary: 13 - 15 LPA

Role Overview:

This role focuses on creating effective communication and engagement initiatives to attract and retain donors build the organizations reputation and promote its impact among key stakeholders. As a central figure in a growing ambitious organization you will lead strategic communication efforts that contribute to donor acquisition donor retention thought leadership ecosystem influence and brand credibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the organizations annual communications strategy.
• Build visibility plans for core sectors including Climate Tech Agriculture Livelihoods Health Water and Waste.
• Create communication campaigns that support fundraising and organizational priorities.

Fundraising & Donor Communications

• Support fundraising and donor renewal efforts.
• Develop donor-facing communication assets including case studies impact reports newsletters and event collateral.
• Support communication requirements for proposals and donor engagement.

Thought Leadership & Knowledge Positioning

• Develop and manage an annual thought leadership calendar.
• Support leadership in producing blogs articles LinkedIn content and conference material.

Content & Storytelling

• Create compelling stories showcasing entrepreneurs communities government partnerships and donor-supported impact.
• Develop case studies field stories and deployment journeys.

Media Relations & Public Visibility

• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and sector publications.
• Secure earned media opportunities and support leadership visibility.

Digital Presence & Website Management

• Own website content and optimization.
• Drive SEO initiatives and website improvements.
• Monitor website analytics and recommend enhancements.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 610 years of experience in communications PR content strategy brand management or development communications.
• Strong writing and storytelling capability.
• Proven experience developing communication strategies and campaigns.
• Experience managing external agencies designers and freelancers.
• Solid understanding of SEO website management and digital marketing.
• Preferred: Experience in CSR philanthropy social enterprise sustainability or the development sector.

• Lead communication efforts to strengthen donor engagement support fundraising build organizational visibility and position the organization as a leading voice on innovation-led development.
• Translate program learning into high-quality knowledge products.

Hiring Process:

Step 1: Telephonic conversation
Step 2: Assignment
Step 3: Culture fit interview with COO
Step 4: Interview with CGO

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is reposted on June 30th 2026 on Ground Zero

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