Fundraising Consultant

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Job Title: CSR & Fundraising Expert – PSU & Institutional Partnerships. Organization: Smart Foundation. Location: Delhi (Primary) | Hybrid Work Model | Travel to Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh & Odisha as required. Experience: Freshers with relevant network or prior exposure welcome | Professionals with fundraising or CSR background preferred. Employment Type: Full-time / Consultant About Smart Foundation: Smart Foundation is a mission-driven non-profit organization with over 14 years of experience in the areas of psychometric assessments, personality development training and career guidance. We empower students—especially those from government schools—to make informed academic and career choices. Our organization is guided by edupreneurs from IIM, IIT, and XLRI, and holds valid certifications under CSR-1, 12A and 80G, making us eligible to receive CSR contributions and philanthropic grants. Role Overview: We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-connected individual to join us as a CSR & Fundraising Expert. Whether you are a fresher with strong corporate connects or someone with prior experience in fundraising or CSR partnerships, this role gives you the platform to lead collaborations with PSUs, corporates and funding agencies. Your key responsibility will be to help raise funds for psychometric profiling and student training programs in Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Odisha. Key Responsibilities: Reach out to and engage CSR departments, PSU executives and corporate decision-makers for program support. Assist in preparing and presenting concept notes, proposals, MoUs and pitch decks to potential donors. Develop and maintain partnerships with government education departments and associated agencies. Contribute to funding applications, donor communications and impact reporting. Understand and align proposals with CSR compliance frameworks, ESG goals and SDG-linked initiatives. Support the organization’s visibility through events, CSR forums, and digital outreach. Who Can Apply: Fresh graduates or early-career professionals with strong communication skills and relevant networks in the CSR/corporate space. Individuals with a knack for building partnerships and raising support for social initiatives. Prior experience in fundraising, proposal writing, or stakeholder engagement is desirable but not mandatory. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi (Odia is a plus). Based in Delhi, with flexibility to travel when required. What You Gain: A chance to be part of a high-impact social venture transforming the lives of thousands of students. Mentorship and exposure from a team of leaders from IIM, IIT, and XLRI. A platform to grow professionally in the CSR and development ecosystem. How to Apply: Send your updated CV and a brief note on why you’re the right at *hr@smartfoundation.in* Subject Line: Application – CSR & Fundraising Expert Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Show more Show less