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Job Title: Assistant Manager – Trusts, Foundations & Corporate (TFC) Fundraising

Job Overview / Details

- Company: Sense International India
- Job Type: Full-time, Contract (2-Year Renewable Contract)
- Location: Ahmedabad / Bengaluru / New Delhi
- Work Schedule: 40 hours/week (Monday to Friday, Day Shift)
- Work Mode: Hybrid / Flexible work options available
- Compensation: Best in industry / Commensurate with qualifications and experience

About Us

Sense International India, also known as Sense India, was established in 1997 as the first and only national non-governmental organisation supporting the development of comprehensive services for persons with deafblindness and multiple disabilities across India. We work closely with individuals, families, caregivers, and partner organizations to ensure dignity, access, and equal opportunity.

Sense India is an equal opportunity employer; qualified persons with disabilities and women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Manager – TFC Fundraising to support our resource mobilization efforts. In this role, you will work closely with the Senior Manager and Manager – TFC to identify new funding avenues, research institutional donors, draft high-quality grant proposals, and manage end-to-end donor reporting and compliance. This role is ideal for a development skilled looking to deepen their expertise in CSR partnerships, trust grants, and donor stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

- Prospect Research & Pipeline Management:
- Identify and research potential corporate donors (CSR), charitable trusts,



and institutional foundations aligned with Sense India’s programmatic priorities.
- Maintain and update the donor database, lead tracking sheets, and relationship pipelines.
- Proposal Development & Grant Writing:
- Assist in writing compelling concept notes, grant applications, and customized funding proposals tailored to funder priorities and guidelines.
- Gather data, programmatic inputs, and impact stories in collaboration with field and program teams.
- CSR & Funder Engagement:
- Support the team in pitching to potential corporate partners and coordinating tailored partnership opportunities, including employee engagement and volunteering initiatives.
- Coordinate meetings, prepare presentation decks, and follow up with donor representatives.
- Grant Compliance, Tracking & Reporting:
- Track grant milestones, utilization timelines, and reporting schedules across active donor accounts.
- Prepare draft narrative and financial utilization reports for funders in a timely manner.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of donor agreements, MoUs, and communication records.
- Cross-Functional Coordination:
- Coordinate with program, finance, and communications teams to ensure smooth fund utilization and accurate impact reporting.

Required Qualifications & Skills

- Experience: 2 to 4 years of hands-on fundraising, grant management, or donor relations experience within the nonprofit or development sector in India.
- Education:



Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (Master’s in Social Work, Development Studies, Communications, or MBA is an added advantage).
- CSR & Grant Landscape: Working knowledge of the Indian CSR landscape (Section 135 rules) and institutional grant-making processes.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written English (specifically for drafting grant proposals and narrative reports) and strong verbal presentation skills.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Excel (data tracking, budgets) and PowerPoint.
- Attributes: High attention to detail, deadline-driven attitude, and empathy towards the disability sector.

What We Offer

- Comprehensive Benefits: Group Health Insurance coverage, Provident Fund (PF), and paid leave benefits.
- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid working arrangements and a standard 5-day work week.
- Growth: Dedicated budget and opportunities for professional learning and development.
- Purpose: A collaborative, mission-driven work culture with tangible ground-level impact.

Pay: ₹15,776.16 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ahmedabad, Gujarat (Ahmedabad): Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

- How many years of work experience do you have in Corporate / Institutional Fundraising or Grant Writing?
- Are you familiar with the Indian CSR regulatory framework and grant reporting?
- Current CTC/Salary
- Expected CTC/Salary
- What is your Current Location? Will you be willing to relocate to Ahmedabad?

Education:

- Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

- Corporate Fundraising: 2 years (Preferred)

Location:

- Ahmedabad, Gujarat (Ahmedabad) (Preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Assistant Manager – Trusts, Foundations & Corporate (TFC) Fundraising (India)
🏢 Sense International India
📍 India