Role: Associate - Fundraising Remote
Experience: 2 years
Salary: Upto 8.4 LPA
About the role:
The Fundraising Associate will support resource mobilization efforts by managing grant writing donor engagement and fundraising operations to scale evidence-based cash transfer programs across India.
Key Responsibilities:
Proposal Development & Grant Writing:
- Draft compelling letters of interest (LOIs) grant applications donor proposals and award submissions tailored to different funders/organizations.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to co-develop narratives impact KPIs and budgets for proposals.
- Adapt messaging and proposal language for diverse audiences including philanthropic institutions CSR partners and individual donors
Donor Management:
- Support the founders in managing relationships with existing donors including high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) foundations corporate CSR teams and impact investors.
- Ensure timely submission of donor reports grant renewal proposals updates and communication materials as per reporting calendars.
- Liaise with internal teams (Programs and Finance) to gather relevant information for donor engagements and due diligence requirements.
- Maintain and regularly update the donor database ensuring accurate documentation of all donor interactions communications and funding cycles.
Research & Operational Support:
- Build and grow a strong fundraising pipeline by identifying and engaging relevant funders.
- Track donor trends CSR policies and philanthropic insights to inform fundraising strategy.
- Curate a monthly donor newsletter with key updates and impact stories.
- Plan and host quarterly donor engagement events in Mumbai Delhi or Bangalore.
- Lead an annual retail fundraising campaign using storytelling and digital channels.
- Identify suitable crowdfunding platforms and tools.
- Support onboarding of sector leaders to an Advisory Board to strengthen fundraising outcomes.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Masters degree with at least 1 year of full-time fundraising experience. Candidates with a bachelors degree and a minimum of 2 years of full-time fundraising experience will also be considered.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English with a flair for persuasive and clear writing.
- Ability to make high quality presentations and decks as required for sales /pitch meetings.
- Proficiency in Microsoft excel to create budgets and undertake financial management.
- Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines coordinate inputs from multiple stakeholders and work across functions.
- Strong organizational skills attention to detail and comfort with managing multiple priorities.
- Knowledge of the funding ecosystemespecially in sectors such as poverty alleviation social protection or basic income.
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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on Feb 6 2026 on Ground Zero
For any questions ping us on WhatsApp chat: 91-
Role: Associate - Fundraising RemoteExperience: 2 yearsSalary: Upto 8.4 LPA About the role: The Fundraising Associate will support resource mobilization efforts by managing grant writing donor engagement and fundraising operations to scale evidence-based cash transfer programs across India. Key Res...
Role: Associate - Fundraising Remote
Experience: 2 years
Salary: Upto 8.4 LPA
About the role:
The Fundraising Associate will support resource mobilization efforts by managing grant writing donor engagement and fundraising operations to scale evidence-based cash transfer programs across India.
Key Responsibilities:
Proposal Development & Grant Writing:
- Draft compelling letters of interest (LOIs) grant applications donor proposals and award submissions tailored to different funders/organizations.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to co-develop narratives impact KPIs and budgets for proposals.
- Adapt messaging and proposal language for diverse audiences including philanthropic institutions CSR partners and individual donors
Donor Management:
- Support the founders in managing relationships with existing donors including high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) foundations corporate CSR teams and impact investors.
- Ensure timely submission of donor reports grant renewal proposals updates and communication materials as per reporting calendars.
- Liaise with internal teams (Programs and Finance) to gather relevant information for donor engagements and due diligence requirements.
- Maintain and regularly update the donor database ensuring accurate documentation of all donor interactions communications and funding cycles.
Research & Operational Support:
- Build and grow a strong fundraising pipeline by identifying and engaging relevant funders.
- Track donor trends CSR policies and philanthropic insights to inform fundraising strategy.
- Curate a monthly donor newsletter with key updates and impact stories.
- Plan and host quarterly donor engagement events in Mumbai Delhi or Bangalore.
- Lead an annual retail fundraising campaign using storytelling and digital channels.
- Identify suitable crowdfunding platforms and tools.
- Support onboarding of sector leaders to an Advisory Board to strengthen fundraising outcomes.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Masters degree with at least 1 year of full-time fundraising experience. Candidates with a bachelors degree and a minimum of 2 years of full-time fundraising experience will also be considered.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English with a flair for persuasive and clear writing.
- Ability to make high quality presentations and decks as required for sales /pitch meetings.
- Proficiency in Microsoft excel to create budgets and undertake financial management.
- Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines coordinate inputs from multiple stakeholders and work across functions.
- Strong organizational skills attention to detail and comfort with managing multiple priorities.
- Knowledge of the funding ecosystemespecially in sectors such as poverty alleviation social protection or basic income.
-
Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on Feb 6 2026 on Ground Zero
For any questions ping us on WhatsApp chat: 91-
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