Co-Founder
Yen's World Foundation · Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Apply & track with Apply EdgeOur work is driven through three key verticals: an alternative inclusive school for children, also with learning disabilities, a women's empowerment and skilling initiative, and a global climate action program focused on schools.We are seeking a dynamic and passionate woman Co-founder, with excellent language skills and a preferable background in fundraising. This is a unique opportunity to lead and expand a high-impact organization, with a primary focus on taking care of all the trust’s mandatory and obligatory responsibilities, while driving our ambitious initiatives and all other activities of the trust.The RoleAs a Co-founder, you will be instrumental in the strategic growth and operational success of the foundation. Your engagement to lead the climate action vertical, which aims to engage schools through a dedicated app and compelling content will be inspirational. You will be expected to:Lead the Climate Action Vertical: Design, lead, and expand the Climate Action program, engaging schools globally through innovative tools and content, alongside the existing founder.Fundraising and Partnerships: Identify, cultivate, and secure funding from global foundations, corporate sponsors, and government grants. You will be responsible for creating compelling proposals, managing donor relationships, and ensuring financial sustainability.Strategic Growth: Drive the overall growth of the organization, working closely with the founder, while collaborating with the team, to design and implement action projects and programs, setting and achieving ambitious goals. Organizational Leadership: Oversee and manage key trust activities, bringing a sense of ownership and entrepreneurial spirit to all aspects of the foundation's work.Communication: Leverage your strong language skills to craft persuasive communications, reports, and presentations for a global audience.Represent the organization at conferences, events, and meetings, showcasing our work and impact.We Are Looking For Someone Who:Has experience in fundraising, and donor relations. Although we hope to find a person with this experience, it is not a mandatory requirement.Is an entrepreneurial, self-starting leader who is not afraid to take ownership, work collaboratively and drive results.Is deeply passionate about the areas we work in, and its potential for global impact.Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English.Ability to work in diverse environments, with a willingness to adapt and learn.Is prepared to grow personally and professionally with the organization.What we offerFull board and lodge facilities with the founder’s family in Trivandrum.A dynamic and supportive work environment, with a passionate team.Opportunities for professional growth and development.To be an integral part of the foundation's success, with a chance to shape its vision and direction, with genuine cofounder-level ownership and influence.Join UsThis is more than a job, it's an invitation for a visionary leader, to passionately own this mission, and co-build a global movement as co-founder. You hold the opportunity to shape the future of Yen's World Foundation; scale impact across continents, and to bring a daring vision for climate action - to life.If you’re ready to co-create and lead with us, we’d love to hear your story. Send us your CV and a cover letter to- [capraj1@gmail.com], or [WA: +91-9744960740] We’re excited to meet the leader who will walk this journey with us.Note: The organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Captain Rajeev NairFounder ChairmanYen’s World Foundation https://www.linkedin.com/in/captainrajeevnair/https://yensworld.in/yens-world-foundation (under upgradation)