About the RoleAt Cuddles Foundation, our mission is to bring holistic nutritional support to every child fighting cancer in India. We work through partnerships with 40+ government and charitable hospitals across India that treat underprivileged children for cancer. Our nutritionists, explicitly trained for paediatric cancer nutrition, are placed in these government hospitals. They monitor the child's progress, create diet plans and nutritional charts, counsel their parents and educate them in home-based nutrition. We provide children undergoing treatment with food, hot meals, nutritional supplements, and ration baskets as per their requirements so that the kids have the strength to fight cancer.Job SummaryAt Cuddles Foundation, every donor contribution directly supports children fighting cancer. The Lead – Grants & Donor Reporting plays a vital role in ensuring that this support is managed with transparency, accountability, and impact.This role sits at the intersection of finance, programs, and fundraising. You will ensure that donor funds are accurately tracked, thoughtfully allocated to programs, and reported back to funders through explicit financial updates.Working closely with both the Finance and Program teams, you will help translate funding commitments into real on-ground impact, ensuring that grants are well managed across their full lifecycle, from fund tracking and utilisation to reporting and compliance.Key Responsibilities1. Donor Fund Tracking & Program AllocationWork closely with the Finance team to ensure all donor funds are accurately tagged and tracked in financial systems (Tally)Map donor funding to approved budgets, programs,



and hospital-level interventionsMonitor donor-wise fund utilisation and balances to ensure financial clarity and accountabilityPartner with Program teams to align funding with priority program needs on the groundFlag utilisation gaps, funding shortages, or reallocation needs early to relevant teams2. Donor Reporting – Financial & Program ImpactCoordinate and prepare comprehensive donor reports that combine financial utilisation with program impactMaintain a donor reporting calendar to ensure reports are submitted on time and in line with donor requirementsWork with Program teams to gather impact stories, case studies, and outcome dataEnsure all reports meet internal quality standards and donor expectations before submission3. Grant ManagementMaintain a central grant tracker covering approvals, budgets, disbursements, reporting deadlines, and renewalsTrack grant commitments and ensure program deliverables remain aligned with donor agreementsWork with Program teams to validate on-ground progress against grant milestonesFlag potential delays, utilisation gaps, or compliance risks in a timely mannerSupport visibility into future grant opportunities that strengthen program delivery4. Compliance & DocumentationMaintain organised records of grant agreements, donor documentation,



and compliance requirementsCoordinate with the Finance team to ensure audit readiness and financial documentationSupport program teams during audits by demonstrating program delivery against donor commitmentsEnsure documentation systems are consistent, accessible, and aligned with donor requirements5. MIS & Data SystemsDevelop and maintain MIS dashboards for donor funds, grant tracking, and program utilisationCreate tools that help teams monitor resources and make data-informed decisionsStrengthen systems that connect financial data with program outcomes, enabling integrated reportingGenerate insights that support program planning, donor communication, and organisational learningMust-HavesExperience working with financial systems such as Tally (or similar platforms)Strong proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, including trackers and dashboardsExperience managing multiple donor reporting deadlinesAbility to work across finance and program teams, translating financial data into program insightsStrong ownership and ability to manage responsibilities independentlyComfort working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environmentKey SkillsFinancial Tracking & Data Accuracy: Strong attention to detail in fund utilisation and reconciliationGrant Management: Familiarity with the full grant lifecycle, from approvals to reporting and complianceProgram-Finance Integration: Ability to connect financial data with program outcomesData Storytelling: Translating numbers and program data into clear, compelling donor reportsSystems Thinking: Building organised trackers and processes that support multiple teamsProject Management: Managing multiple timelines and reporting requirements simultaneouslyCollaboration: Working closely with Finance, Programs, and Fundraising teamsLocation: Mumbai (this is a full-time role based in Mumbai)If you're facing any issues applying via LinkedIn, please visit /careers/

📌 Lead Grants & Donor Reporting Manager (Kadapa)
🏢 Cuddles Foundation
📍 Kadapa