Manager - Fundraiser

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