Partnership Outreach Support

Note that this is a volunteer position without any pay.
About Proximity Foundation
Proximity Foundation runs structured coding education programs for young people aged 14-18 at Community Care Institutions (CCIs). Using a computer-based LMS curriculum covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL, we pair students with volunteer mentors in cohort-based sessions designed to build real technical skills and lasting confidence.
We are scaling from the first cohort to many cohorts within Mumbai and building the operational team that will carry this program forward. Every role in Proximity Foundation is a direct investment in the young people we serve.
Role Type : Volunteer
Time Commitment : 2-3 hrs/week
Department : Partnerships & Engagement
Reports to : Partnerships & Engagement Lead
ROLE FOCUS
Execute outreach to identified donor and CSR organizations — drafting communications, following up on leads, and scheduling meetings so the Partnerships Lead can focus on relationship-building conversations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Draft and send outreach emails to prospective donor and CSR organizations

Follow up on leads and manage correspondence with prospective partners

Schedule meetings and calls between partners and the Partnerships Lead

Maintain a live CRM tracker of all outreach activity and pipeline status

Assist in preparing pitch decks and partnership proposal materials

Coordinate with the Comms Lead to ensure brand-aligned messaging in outreach

WHAT A TYPICAL WEEK LOOKS LIKE
You'll be drafting and sending emails, tracking responses, following up, and booking calls. The Partnerships Lead sets the targets — you execute the first-touch outreach and keep the pipeline moving.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
Outreach is where partnerships are won or lost — your persistence and professionalism in first conversations sets the tone for every relationship that follows.
HOW TO APPLY
To express interest in this role, please send a short note (no formal CV required) to:
Tell us a little about yourself, why this role appeals to you, and any relevant experience. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds — enthusiasm and reliability matter most.
Requirements
Professional writing | Email outreach | CRM tools | Follow-through | Stakeholder communication
Only those candidates can apply who are:

Driven by the social initiatives and want to make an impact in the lives of under-privileged students

Can start volunteering from May 2026

Have relevant skills and interests

Women wanting to start/restart their career can also apply.

Benefits

BENEFITS

Certificate

Letter of recommendation

Flexible work hours

LinkedIn Recommendation

Originally posted on Himalayas