Job Title: Grants & Donor Management Associate
Department: Donor & Grants Management
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Mumbai (Goregaon) | On-site
Employment Type: Full-time

About Veruschka Foundation
Veruschka Foundation empowers persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (PwIDDs) to become contributing members of society through the power of food. The organisation focuses on awareness to promote inclusion, life and market skills development and sustainable livelihood opportunities through mainstream employment, micro-entrepreneurship and supported employment.

Website: https://theveruschkafoundation.org

Purpose of the Role
As Veruschka Foundation enters a strategic phase of growth, the Grants & Donor Management Associate will play a key role in securing the resources needed to scale the organisation’s impact. The role involves supporting end-to-end fundraising processes, identifying and converting current funding leads, stewarding donor relationships, and managing grant-related communication and reporting.



The Associate will also contribute to the creation and management of high-quality fundraising collaterals and events.

Key Responsibilities
1. Donor Research and Lead Generation
● Identify and research potential donors including CSRs, HNIs, and family foundations.
● Initiate outreach through cold emails and calls, and coordinate introductory conversations to build a strong fundraising pipeline.

2. Donor Engagement and Conversion
● Prepare for meetings with potential donors by developing tailored decks and proposals.
● Ensure timely and effective follow-ups with donors. Maintain high-quality interactions that build trust and increase the likelihood of donor conversions and retention.

3. Proposal and Pitch Development
● Design, maintain, and update core fundraising documents such as the organisational pitch deck, proposal templates, concept notes, donor FAQs, and case studies to ensure consistency and relevance. Work cross-functionally wi

📌 Grants & Donor Management Associate (Mumbai)
🏢 Veruschka Foundation
📍 Mumbai