Position Summary

The Chief Executive Officer will provide overall leadership to AIP, steering it through its next phase of growth as a trusted and inspirational peer platform for philanthropists. S/he will be responsible for further building and deepening AIPs network of engaged givers, fostering a culture of collaboration, and ensuring that the organisation continues to remain philanthropist-first and agnostic in its approach.

As a clear North Star, the CEO will lead AIPs marquee

Accelerate India Pledge initiative aiming to secure 300 signatories by 2030 and on-ramp the giving journeys of at least 150 emerging givers and pledgees thereby catalysing a powerful movement of strategic, collaborative philanthropy in India.

A key part of the role will be to lead and motivate a talented team, align resources to the organisations 2.0 strategy, and ensure financial and institutional sustainability anchored in the strength of its founders.

Equally important, the CEO will serve as a compelling public voice for AIP, shaping the discourse on philanthropy in India to make it more inspirational and aspirational. This requires not only the ability to forge meaningful partnerships with philanthropists, wealth advisors, and ecosystem leaders, but also strong communication skills to influence, inspire, and amplify AIPs message of giving more, sooner, better.

This role requires an entrepreneurial leader who can combine strategic vision with executional discipline, building on the momentum of the past four years while ensuring that AIP continues to grow in relevance and impact, positioning the AIP network as the cultural reference point for giving in India.

The CEO will be supported by AIPs core founders (who are some of Indias leading philanthropists), Advisory Board, and other founders of AIP.

Roles and Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the CEO include:

Strengthen the organizations network building, philanthropic engagement, and communications capabilities.
Work with the Advisory Board to refine and implement the strategic plan for AIP 2.0.
Exemplify a nimble, professional, entrepreneurial culture for the organization.
Lead a high-quality leadership team; manage objectives and key results for the team and the organization.
Mentor and guide the leadership team for better engagement towards achieving increased conversions/closures when engaging with philanthropists.
Manage the organizations finances and allocate resources appropriately.
Identify and partner with philanthropists, wealth managers, foundations, and other organizations to achieve strategic priorities.
Shape the public discourse on philanthropy in India, leading the teams efforts to curate resources that inspire UHNIs to give more, sooner and better.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

Entrepreneurial self-starter who is a hands-on leader, passionate about philanthropy and strategic giving, and interested in solving complex social problems
Proven track record of successful senior leadership in an organization with high professional standards
Minimum of 20 years of overall professional experience
Highly motivated and able to inspire team members to work towards goals and targets, and take ownership of the organizations mission
Collaborative and active listener, leads with empathy and values teamwork and resourcefulness
High intellectual vitality, with a strong appetite to learn, explore diverse ideas, and engage across disciplines; while prior experience in philanthropy or social sector is not essential, a growth mindset and willingness to unlearn / relearn are critical
The ability to build and nurture deep relationships with AIPs target group of UHNIs, and senior stakeholders in the philanthropic ecosystem
Articulate, persuasive strategic communicator who can lead the orgs public voice in shaping narratives that motivate and inspire bold giving
Adaptable and flexible to evolving environment and needs of the role, including flexibility in work hours/travel to ensure coordination with stakeholders in different locations and time zones
Experience in strategic and operational excellence; has managed and led teams to achieve org KRAs.

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