Head of Fundraising

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Organizational Contex

tOur partner organization is a grassroots, community-based nonprofit working across rural and tribal regions in western India. With a strong commitment to participatory and sustainable development, the organization focuses on advancing agroecology, community-led governance, children's rights, and climate resilience

Lead Fundraise

.Job Purpo

seThe Lead Fundraiser will be responsible for developing and implementing the organization's fundraising and donor engagement strategy. This includes creating systems and processes for effective donor relationship management, ensuring compliance, and building internal capacities for resource mobilization. The role involves close collaboration with leadership, program teams, and external partners to identify opportunities, develop compelling proposals, and strengthen donor confidenc

e.Key Responsibilit

iesA. Fundraising Strategy & Systems Development (4

• 0%)Lead the design and execution of a multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with the organization's mission and thematic focus are
• as.Develop and manage an integrated fundraising information system to map donor priorities, track opportunities, and monitor engageme
• nt.Identify and segment donor categories (institutional, corporate, government, philanthropic, individual) and design tailored outreach strategi
• es.Establish processes for donor compliance, financial accountability, and impact reporti
• ng.Represent the organization in fundraising forums, partnerships, and collaborative initiativ
• es.Support strategic decision-making related to resource allocation, program scaling, and sustainabili
• ty.Create SOPs and tools for fundraising operations, including the use of CRM and digital management syste
• ms.Analyze funding gaps across programs and co-create strategies with program leads to address th

em.B. Donor Relationship Managem

• entBuild and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective donors through consistent engagement and communicati
• on.Develop high-quality funding proposals, donor reports, and case statemen
• ts.Organize donor visits, field immersion events, and virtual briefings to strengthen engageme
• nt.Collaborate with finance and program teams to ensure timely submissions of donor deliverabl
• es.Maintain comprehensive documentation of donor interactions and data to enhance transparency and long-term planni
• ng.Proactively identify risks to donor retention or compliance and recommend corrective actio

ns.C. Team Capacity Build

• ingStrengthen internal capacities in proposal writing, budgeting, donor communications, and complian
• ce.Conduct periodic training sessions on donor trends, fundraising ethics, and reporting standar
• ds.Develop standardized internal tools and templates for fundraising process

es.D. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Report

• ingTrack progress against fundraising targets and maintain dashboards to monitor performan
• ce.Generate quarterly fundraising reports for senior management and board revi
• ew.Evaluate fundraising approaches and refine strategies for improved effectivene

ss.Knowledge, Skills, and Experi

enceEssent

• ial:7-10 years of experience in institutional fundraising, CSR partnerships, or resource mobilization within the development sec
• tor.Strong understanding of India's donor ecosystem, including government, CSR, philanthropy, and international don
• ors.Proven track record in successful proposal writing and donor managem
• ent.Excellent written and verbal communication and storytelling ski
• lls.Solid understanding of compliance, financial management, and regulatory frameworks (FCRA, 80G, 12A, et
• c.).Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring small te

ams.Desira

• ble:Familiarity with community-driven or tribal development initiati
• ves.Experience in developing or managing CRM and fundraising information syst
• ems.Fluency in English and Hi

ndi.Other Requirem

• entsCommitment to the organization's mission, values, and participatory appro
• ach.Willingness to travel frequently to rural and tribal ar
• eas.Comfort working in a collaborative, multi-stakeholder environm

ent.Compensation and Application Pr

ocessOur partner organization offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a work environment that values continuous learning, innovation, and leadership develop

ment.We strongly encourage applications from women professionals passionate about building an inclusive and equitable development ecosy