Grammena Vikas Kendram Society for Rural Development

Fundraising Strategy & Execution: Identify, research, and evaluate new funding opportunities across grant. Develop fundraising plans with clear targets for short-term and long-term grantfunding. Donor and Investor Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key donors, foundations, CSR teams, DFIs, and impact investors. Manage donor stewardship, reporting, and retention strategies. Create investor/funder-specific decks, proposals, and pitch materials. Proposal Development & Grant Management: Lead the writing, review, and submission of grant proposals, concept notes, and investment documents. Coordinate with internal teams for budgeting, impact metrics, and technical content. Ensure timely compliance with donor reporting, milestones, and audits. Partnerships & Collaborations: Forge strategic partnerships with aligned organizations, consortia, accelerators, and incubators. Represent the organization at relevant conferences, forums, and networks to build visibility and partnership opportunities. Internal Capacity Building: Train and support regional and program teams in fundraising practices, donor communication, and reporting. Develop internal systems for pipeline tracking, grant calendars, and knowledge management. Research, Innovation & Learning: Monitor trends in donor priorities, social finance, ESG, and sustainability funding. Collaborate with research and innovation units to align projects with funder interests. Explore innovative financing instruments (green bonds, outcome-based financing, eco-credit markets). Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹500,000.00 per year Ability to commute/relocate: Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): How many years of experience do you have in fundraising, grant management, or donor relations? What types of funders have you engaged with? Have you managed donor reporting, audits, or compliance requirements? Briefly describe one successful fundraising or grant proposal you have led and its outcome. Education: Bachelor's (Required) Location: Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (Required) Work Location: In person