Role Expectations: 1. Fundraising & Proposal Development ● Research on potential donors, including corporates, trusts/foundations, grant-making organisations, family foundations, and retail donors ●Study relevant RFPs to assess organisations' eligibility. If eligible, collaborate with program teams and the Founder-Director to develop high-quality proposals, concept notes, donor decks, and grant applications. ● Collaborate with program, M&E, and finance teams to compile content and data for submissions. ● Organising fundraising events ● Increase visibility by enabling participation in various events (Mumbai and other states) 2. Donor Reporting & Documentation ● Draft and format timely donor reports and updates. ● Maintain a clear, organised repository of donor documents, templates, and boilerplates. ● Curate impact stories, case studies, and visual summaries for donor communications and outreach. 3. Tracking & Coordination ● Maintain and update the Donor Tracker (potential and current) , including follow-ups, reporting schedules, and upcoming deadlines. ● Assist in scheduling and coordinating donor meetings and visits. ● Support internal reviews of donor commitments, grant timelines, and renewals. Key performance indicators (KPIs) ● Raise 2.50 cr in the last two quarters of the FY 2025-26 and 8.00 cr in the FY 2026-27. 100% Achievement of annual fundraising targets set. ● 8 to 10 new donor partnerships secured. ● Ensure 100% of current donor retention and satisfaction rates. ● Timely submission of proposals and reports is an absolute non-negotiable. ● Organising 4 fundraising events/round tables annually. Professional Traits – You Are ● A natural planner who builds structure and timelines that others can rely on. ● Proactive: spot gaps, propose fixes, build team capacity when needed. ● Data-savvy: use evidence to refine narratives and drive decisions. ● Calm under shifting priorities; re-prioritise without drama. ● Consistently professional with colleagues, partners and leadership. ● Hungry to learn, yet firm on boundaries, quality and accountability. Attitude ● “Yes-and” mindset – you amplify ideas instead of shutting them down. ● Ownership over blame – you fix the problem before explaining it. ● Growth-oriented – feedback is fuel, not criticism. Tools – Demonstrable Proficiency ● Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive). ● Project-management software (e.g., Asana, Notion, Monday, Zoho Projects). ● Comfortable self-learning and experimenting with AI tools such as ChatGPT to speed up drafting or data synthesis. What We Offer ● Flexible hours and remote-work options when needed. ● Compensatory leave for approved weekend/holiday work. ● Ongoing learning & development budget. ● A cheerful, trust-based culture—no micro-management. ● Respect for your wider career goals and personal well-being. ● Direct mentoring and exposure to strategic decisions across the programme and fundraising. ● A chance to build an outstanding portfolio of funded, high-impact projects. Experience Checklist ● Managed end-to-end proposal cycles securing funds from FCRA and CSR boards, foundations or multilateral donors. ● Maintained and reported against multi-site programme targets using data dashboards. ● Designed or refined SOPs and documentation systems that survived real-world use. ● Thrived in dynamic, high-growth environments where priorities can shift overnight
Job Title
Fundraising Lead