Organization: Vandanam Trust

Department: Resource Mobilization & Partnerships

Reporting To: Senior Leadership Team

Engagement Type: Honorary/Volunteer

Work Mode: Remote

Location Preference: Candidates familiar with Uttarakhand and its rural development sector.

About the Role

Vandanam Trust is looking for an experienced fundraising professional to lead its resource

mobilization initiatives and build sustainable funding partnerships for its rural development

projects, including the Adarsh Gaon initiative in Uttarakhand.

The individual will be responsible for identifying funding opportunities, writing grant proposals,

developing corporate partnerships, and building relationships with donors and funding institutions

to support the Trust’s programmes.

Key Responsibilities

* CSR Fundraising: Identify CSR funding opportunities and develop partnerships with corporates

and CSR foundations.

* Grant Writing: Research funding opportunities and independently prepare and submit grant

applications, project proposals, concept notes, budgets, and supporting documents for

foundations, government schemes, and institutional donors.

* Donor and Partnership Development: Build relationships with CSR heads, philanthropic

foundations, government officials, individual donors, and Uttarakhand’s diaspora.

* Community Fundraising: Explore crowdfunding campaigns, village adoption programmes,

individual giving, and other community-based fundraising initiatives.

* Funding Strategy: Develop a practical resource mobilization strategy and maintain a pipeline of

prospective donors and funding opportunities.

* Donor Reporting: Coordinate impact reports, fund utilization documentation, and donor updates

to ensure transparency and accountability.

* Funding Readiness: Assess the Trust’s documentation and registration requirements for

accessing CSR funding, grants,



and other donations, coordinating with the relevant team or

professional advisers where necessary.

Why Join Vandanam Trust?

Be a part of a movement to transform Uttarakhand’s villages into Adarsh Gaon — model villages that are empowered, self-reliant, and sustainable.

At Vandanamn Trust, we believe that the true development of a nation begins with the development of its villages. We are committed to creating opportunities, empowering communities, and building a future where rural people can prosper in their own villages with dignity, confidence, and independence.

1. Contribute to Rural Development

Be a part of our vision to transform the villages of Uttarakhand into Adarsh Gaon through sustainable development, community participation, and local empowerment.

2. Empower Rural Women, Farmers and Youth

Contribute to initiatives that create opportunities, strengthen livelihoods, encourage entrepreneurship, and improve the quality of life for rural communities.

3. Create Opportunities for Youth

Support field internships and experiential learning opportunities that expose students and young professionals to grassroots realities, rural development, and social entrepreneurship.

4. Help Address Migration from Villages

Contribute to creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and local economic growth so that people can build a prosperous future in their own villages rather than being compelled to migrate to metropolitan cities in search of opportunities.

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Make a Meaningful Difference

Be part of a team that works towards lasting social change by helping communities become more confident, capable, self-reliant, and empowered.

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Our Guiding Philosophy: GYAN

At Vandanam Trust, our vision for rural transformation is guided by GYAN — Gareeb, Yuva, Annadata, Nari-Shakti.

These four pillars represent the communities at the heart of our mission.

G — Gareeb | Empowering the Underprivileged

Supporting economically disadvantaged rural families by helping them access opportunities, strengthen their livelihoods, and move towards a life of dignity and self-reliance.

Y — Yuva | Empowering Rural Youth

Nurturing the potential of young minds by creating opportunities for education, skill development, employment, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

A — Annadata | Empowering Farmers

Enabling farmers to move beyond subsistence towards sustainable livelihoods, prosperity, and self-reliance, recognising them not merely as food providers but as key contributors to India’s economic and social progress.

N — Nari-Shakti | Empowering Rural Women

Creating opportunities for rural women to become confident, independent, and empowered through skill development, livelihood opportunities, entrepreneurship, and active participation in community development.

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Be the Change You Want to See

Whether you are a student, a working professional, a volunteer, or someone who believes in social change, Vandanam Trust offers you an opportunity to contribute your skills, knowledge, and time towards a meaningful cause.

Join us in building stronger villages, empowered communities, and a self-reliant Uttarakhand.

Expected hours: No less than 14.0 per week

Benefits:

- Adaptable schedule

Work Location: Remote

📌 Head – Resource Mobilization & Fundraising (Voluntary role) (India)
🏢 VANDANAM TRUST
📍 India