ABOUT KHAN ACADEMY
Khan Academy is a fast-paced nonprofit on a mission to provide free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. We reach millions of students every month and are growing rapidly. We’re building a library of world-class instructional and practice resources that empowers learners. Whether they’re studying matrices, mitosis, or multivariable calculus, we want to offer students the resources to realize that they can learn anything.
ABOUT KHAN ACADEMY INDIA
Khan Academy India aims to deliver a world-class user experience to learners in India that is locally relevant and are enabled by a strong on-the-ground team and operations. Our learning system is mastery-based, which allows students to master key concepts at a pace that’s right for them before moving on to more challenging content. From serving under 500,000 learners in 2016, we are now serving almost 4 million learners a month across our websites, apps, and YouTube channels. These learners include both independent learners accessing us at home, and teacher-directed learners in schools. Our focus is to reach the underserved by making our content accessible in local languages and by working with large public school systems. Khan Academy is already available in Assamese, Hindi, Hinglish, Kannada, Gujarati, Tamil, Marathi, and Punjabi.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Manager/Assistant Manager- Partnerships & Fundraising, you will shape and execute Khan Academy India’s fundraising strategy. You will build and manage relationships with donors, expand our funding pipeline, and translate our product vision into compelling long-term philanthropic opportunities.
This is a high-impact role requiring strategic thinking, strong execution, and cross-functional collaboration.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy & Planning
- Partner with the Head of Partnerships & Fundraising to develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy for India
- Identify and prioritise new donor segments, partnerships, and funding opportunities
Donor Management & Stewardship
- Build and deepen relationships with existing donors through regular engagement and strategic reviews
- Ensure strong alignment between donor priorities and Khan Academy’s mission and programs
Fundraising Execution
- Lead end-to-end fundraising efforts, including prospecting, pipeline development, and donor outreach
- Develop high-quality proposals, presentations, and communication materials for foundations and individual donors
- Represent Khan Academy at conferences, events, and networking forums
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with product, program, and finance teams to align fundraising efforts with organisational priorities
- Ensure timely and high-quality donor reporting in line with expectations
YOU NEED
- 5–10 years of overall experience, with at least 4 years in a partnerships or fundraising role within nonprofits, foundations, or corporate CSR functions
- A demonstrable track record of securing and stewarding major gifts and large institutional grants, with the ability to translate organisational vision into compelling cases for support.
- Strong project management instincts, with a bias toward execution over process.
- Sharp attention to detail and exceptional written communication skills — with the ability to tailor tone, depth, and framing across audiences, from donor proposals and grant reports to internal briefs and leadership decks.
- A Master's degree in public policy, business administration, nonprofit management, or a related field.
- A genuine belief in the power of education to drive systemic change — this one isn't negotiable.
HOW TO APPLY
- Send your resume to [email protected] with [email protected] in CC. You may also attach your resume below.
- Due to the volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of caste, religion, sex, place of birth, race, language, or disability, in accordance with the applicable laws of India.
Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience, benchmarked against Indian philanthropy sector standards.
We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
Skills Required
- 5-10 years of overall experience
- At least 4 years in a partnerships or fundraising role
- Track record of securing and stewarding major gifts and grants
- Strong project management skills
- Exceptional written communication skills
- Master's degree in public policy, business administration, nonprofit management, or a related field
- Belief in the power of education to drive systemic change
Khan Academy Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Khan Academy and has not been reviewed or approved by Khan Academy.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Public salary bands on postings indicate transparent ranges that support fairness and clarity. Clear, upfront ranges reduce negotiation ambiguity and signal consistent compensation practices.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Ample paid time off and pre‑scheduled wellness days that create three‑day weekends provide structured rest beyond standard vacation. Remote‑first practices support practical use of time off across time zones.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are consistently included across roles, reinforcing strong core coverage. Access to counseling/EAP further bolsters health and well‑being support.
Khan Academy Insights
What We Do
Khan Academy is a non-profit educational organization created in 2006 by educator Salman Khan to provide "a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere".
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