About UMEED UMEED aims to empower women socially and economically and has been working with women from low-income communities in Hyderabad since 2014. In our 10+ years of work with women at the ground level, we have developed a deep understanding and carved out many livelihood interventions that are sustainable for women. Presently we are running two programs FirstLeap, and Sahyog. By means of our 3-bucket focus on skill building, mindset development and access to exposure, we aim to build the spirit of ‘Voice, Choice and Agency’ in women who will not only be empowered to take charge of their own lives, but will also become proactive catalysts of a sustainable continuation of these values to their communities. About the Role As the Fundraising Manager at Umeed, you'll lead the charge in developing innovative fundraising strategies, nurturing donor relationships, and driving impactful campaigns to secure vital support for our programs. With your strategic vision and leadership, you'll play a pivotal role in empowering us to expand our reach and make a lasting difference. Key Responsibilities ● Developing Fundraising Strategies: Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with organizational goals and priorities. ● Fundraising: Understanding and strategizing to raise funds as per the organization’s quarterly targets. ● Donor Cultivation and Relationship Management: Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, foundations, and other funding sources to secure financial support for the organization. ● Grant Writing and Proposal Development: Research funding opportunities, prepare grant proposals, and submit funding applications to secure grants from government agencies, foundations, and other grant-making organizations. ● Campaign Planning and Execution: Plan and execute fundraising campaigns and events to engage donors and raise funds for specific programs or initiatives. ● Financial Oversight: Monitor fundraising performance, track revenue goals, and analyze fundraising data to inform strategic decision-making and optimize fundraising efforts. ● Collaboration and Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams, including program staff and communications professionals, to align fundraising efforts with organizational objectives and ensure effective communication with donors and stakeholders. You’ll be a good fit if you ● Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in NGO/Development Sector Fundraising role. ● Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic planning and analytical skills, with the ability to develop and implement effective fundraising strategies to meet organizational goals. ● Relationship Building: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders. ● Writing Skills: Proficiency in grant writing and proposal development, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and articulate the organization's mission, programs, and impact to funders. ● Experience planning and executing fundraising campaigns and events, with a focus on engaging donors and achieving fundraising targets. ● Understanding of financial principles and budget management, with the ability to monitor fundraising performance and analyze fundraising data to inform decision-making. ● Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve fundraising goals and deliver results. What’s in it for you Steep learning curve with opportunities to interact with various leaders in social sector space. You can own your growth trajectory, explore different roles within the organization. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Schedule: Day shift Experience: Candidate should have a minimum of 2 years experience at an NGO (Required)
Job description: *Experience in NGO is must* Senior Program Facilitator |On-site, Hyderabad About UMEED UMEED has been working with women from low-income communities of Hyderabad since 2014. With our strong ground level experience, we have developed a deep understanding to create sustainable interventions for empowering women. One of our interventions, FirstLeap aims to increase the economic participation of women by helping them become job ready and placing them in entry level jobs. By means of our 3-bucket focus on skill building, mindset development and access to exposure, we aim to build the spirit of ‘Voice, Choice and Agency’ in women who will not only be empowered to take charge of their own lives, but will also become proactive catalysts of a sustainable continuation of these values to their communities. About the Role The Senior Program Facilitator is a strong flagbearer of gender equality who loves to teach and help others grow. You will bridge the gap between the current skills and aptitude levels of women with the local industry requirements, use latest learning methodologies to helps women deepen their understanding of the self, unlock their potential, and build supportive communities of learning. Key Responsibilities · Do need analysis to understand the base level on skills and mindset of the beneficiaries. · Collaborate with Industry clients to identify the skills and other requirements. · Create customized content for the skill, mindset and exposure tracks. · Build partnerships with other organizations to create/enhance the curriculum. · Facilitate engaging training sessions for the beneficiaries. · Conduct field/digital exposure visits to partner organizations. · Assess the impact of the trainings and implement the learnings. · Evolve training strategies by collecting and analysing feedback data. · Ensure compliance with the Umeed’s processes on documentation, reporting, logistics etc. You’ll be a good fit if you · Have knowledge and are passionate about gender inequality and its impact on Indian communities. · Have basic subject matter knowledge in teaching math, communicative English, and life skills. · Have strong project management and facilitation skills. · Enjoy researching and building content based on adult learning principles · Have prior experience working in social sector/up-skilling programs, especially with women beneficiaries. · Have Bachelor’s or Master's (in Social Work/ Mgmt/ Development/ Gender Studies) desirable not essential. · Enjoy problem solving, decision making and can operate with minimal guidance. · Can speak and write fluently in Telugu (Must) and English and have good presentation skills. · At-least 2 years of experience in up-skilling programs/facilitation/teaching/livelihood trainings. What’s in it for you · Steep learning curve with opportunities to interact with various leaders in social sector space. · You can own your growth trajectory, explore different roles within the organization. How to apply Email your CV & Cover Letter to – connect@umeedforwomen.org with the subject line Application for the position of Senior Program Facilitator. We are urgently hiring for this role. Interviews will be taken on a rolling basis. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Experience: total work: 2 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person