Senior Fundraising Manager |On-site, Hyderabad

About UMEED

UMEED has been working with women from low-income communities of Hyderabad since 2014. With our strong ground level experience, we have developed a deep understanding to create sustainable interventions for empowering women. One of our interventions, FirstLeap aims to increase the economic participation of women by helping them become job ready and placing them in entry level jobs. By means of our 3-bucket focus on skill building, mindset development and access to exposure, we aim to build the spirit of ‘Voice, Choice and Agency’ in women who will not only be empowered to take charge of their own lives, but will also become proactive catalysts of a sustainable continuation of these values to their communities.

About the Role

As the Senior Fundraising Manager at Umeed, you'll lead the charge in developing innovative fundraising strategies, nurturing donor relationships, and driving impactful campaigns to secure vital support for our programs. With your strategic vision and leadership, you'll play a pivotal role in empowering us to expand our reach and make a lasting difference.

Key Responsibilities

● Developing Fundraising Strategies: Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with organizational goals and priorities.

● Fundraising: Understanding and strategizing to raise funds as per the organization’s quarterly targets.

● Donor Cultivation and Relationship Management: Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, foundations,



and other funding sources to secure financial support for the organization.

● Grant Writing and Proposal Development: Research funding opportunities, prepare grant proposals, and submit funding applications to secure grants from government agencies, foundations, and other grant-making organizations.

● Campaign Planning and Execution: Plan and execute fundraising campaigns and events to engage donors and raise funds for specific programs or initiatives.

● Financial Oversight: Monitor fundraising performance, track revenue goals, and analyze fundraising data to inform strategic decision-making and optimize fundraising efforts.

● Collaboration and Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams, including program staff and communications professionals, to align fundraising efforts with organizational objectives and ensure effective communication with donors and stakeholders.

● Team Leadership and Management: Lead and mentor fundraising team members, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities to maximize their effectiveness and performance.

You’ll be a good fit if you

● Experience: Minimum of X years of experience in finance or accounting roles.

● Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic planning and analytical skills,



with the ability to develop and implement effective fundraising strategies to meet organizational goals.

● Relationship Building: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders.

● Writing Skills: Proficiency in grant writing and proposal development, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and articulate the organization's mission, programs, and impact to funders.

● Experience planning and executing fundraising campaigns and events, with a focus on engaging donors and achieving fundraising targets.

● Understanding of financial principles and budget management, with the ability to monitor fundraising performance and analyze fundraising data to inform decision-making.

● Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve fundraising goals and deliver results.

What’s in it for you

· Steep learning curve with opportunities to interact with various leaders in social sector space.

· You can own your growth trajectory, explore different roles within the organization.

How to apply

Email your CV & Cover Letter to [email protected] with the subject line- Application for the position of Senior Fundraising Manager.

We are urgently hiring for this role. Interviews will be taken on a rolling basis.

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Job Types: Full time, Permanent

Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year

Experience:

- total NGO: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior NGO Fundraising Manager | On-Site, Hyderabad
🏢 Umeed NGO
📍 Hyderabad