Donor Engagement Manager

At Teach For India U.S., our purpose is bold and simple: to help unlock the full potential of every child. We believe a child’s potential should never be limited by where they are born—and that committed people can change what’s possible at scale.

We partner with a global movement of educators, leaders, and changemakers to advance educational equity in India, serving the world’s largest youth population. Joining Teach For India U.S. means working in a high-growth, mission-driven, startup-like environment with significant opportunity to build, innovate, and lead. Here your ideas matter, ownership is real, and your work directly fuels lasting impact for millions of children.  If you’re energized by building, learning, and working tirelessly alongside others who believe meaningful change happens when committed people come together, this is the right home for you.

The Donor Engagement Manager is a cornerstone role at Teach For India U.S., shaping how our donors connect to a mission that expands opportunity for millions of children. Focused on both current and prospective supporters, this role brings our work to life through meaningful engagement that builds trust, momentum, and long-term partnership.

With high ownership and direct partnership with the Executive Director, the Donor Engagement Manager will help build and evolve the systems, relationships, and experiences that define our community. This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of a high-growth, mission-driven organization—where your exposure is broad and your contributions span all aspects of the organization. 

Key Responsibilities

Donor Engagement & Relationship Building (50%)

• Develop and execute engagement strategies for current and prospective donors across giving levels.
• Build thoughtful, personalized engagement plans to deepen relationships and move donors along the engagement journey.
• Support cultivation efforts for prospective donors by developing tailored outreach strategies, impact briefings, and follow-up materials.
• Serve as a key point of contact for donor communications, ensuring a high-touch and responsive experience.
• Conduct prospect research and partner closely with leadership and board members to prepare for donor conversations and meetings.

Marketing Communications, Events & Storytelling (30%)

• Draft compelling donor-facing communications, including outreach emails, social media campaigns, digital assets, and presentations.
• Translate programmatic updates and impact into clear, donor-centered narratives.
• Collaborate with internal and global teams to source stories, insights, and data for donor engagement.
• Support the planning and execution of donor engagement moments, including virtual briefings, events, and small-group conversations.
• Manage logistics, materials, and follow-up to ensure a seamless stakeholder experience.

Systems, Data & Continuous Improvement (20%)

• Provide bandwidth augmentation for Executive Director on strategic initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of donor engagement and interactions in the CRM.
• Track and support donor pipeline movement to identify areas of opportunity.
• Use data and feedback to continuously improve engagement outcomes.

• A can-do attitude with a passion for driving meaningful impact through education.
• 4–7 years of experience in nonprofit development, donor engagement, or relationship management with direct impact to fundraising. 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and experience running campaigns.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Comfort engaging with senior leaders, board members, and prospective donors.
• Willingness to travel and engage with key stakeholders on evenings and weekends as needed for fundraising campaigns and coordination with India.
• Experience using CRMs and managing donor data plus.



• U.S.-based remote working opportunity with a deeply mission-driven team.
• Competitive compensation of $75k - 100k, commensurate with experience.
• A collaborative, values-driven culture with room to grow professionally and personally.

Teach for India U.S. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.