About the Organisation

Our partner organisation is a mission-driven nonprofit working to strengthen Indias public education system and ensure every child has access to high-quality learning opportunities. The organisation collaborates closely with government systems to support leadership development, teacher capacity building, and systemic improvements in government schools.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and ownership-driven Fundraising Specialist to strengthen and expand the organisations donor partnerships. This role will focus on building a strong funding pipeline, managing donor relationships, and supporting the organisations continued growth.

This is a fast-paced, high-ownership role where the individual will manage multiple donor conversations simultaneously, drive proposal development, and ensure consistent momentum across the fundraising lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

1. Fundraising & Donor Acquisition

- Identify and research potential donors including CSR partners, foundations, and philanthropic institutions

- Initiate and manage outreach to build a strong fundraising pipeline

- Develop compelling proposals and concept notes

- Move donor conversations from interest to commitment and support grant closures

2. Donor Strategy & Pipeline Management

- Build tailored engagement strategies for priority donors

- Maintain a structured donor pipeline with clear next steps and timelines

- Regularly review progress, identify risks, and maintain momentum in conversations

3. Donor Relationship Management

- Serve as a key point of contact for donor relationships

- Ensure timely communication, responsiveness, and follow-through





- Support renewals and long-term partnerships through effective stewardship

4. Proposal Development & Grant Management

- Coordinate proposal development, budgets, and presentations

- Collaborate with programme, finance, and monitoring teams to develop fundable proposals

- Track donor requirements and reporting timelines

5. Impact Reporting & Communication

- Coordinate timely donor reports and updates

- Translate programme outcomes into clear impact narratives

- Support preparation of donor communication materials

6. Internal Coordination & Systems

- Maintain structured donor trackers and fundraising systems

- Ensure alignment with programme, finance, and communications teams

- Track commitments and flag potential funding risks early

7. External Representation

- Participate in donor meetings, sector events, and relevant forums

- Support external communication related to partnerships and fundraising

What Success Looks Like

- Consistent progress in donor conversations and pipeline development

- High-quality, timely proposals and reports

- Strong donor relationships leading to renewals and repeat funding

- Fundraising momentum that supports the organisations programme expansion

Qualifications & Experience

- Masters degree in Business Administration, Social Work, Public Policy, or a related field

- 8–10 years of experience in fundraising, partnerships, or donor engagement

- Experience working with CSR partners, philanthropic foundations, or institutional donors

- Solid relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills

- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

- Fluency in English and Hindi

📌 Director / Lead - Strategic Partnerships & Fundraising (Delhi)
🏢 Important Business
📍 Delhi