Position Summary BML Munjal University seeks a energetic and detail-oriented Grant Writing professional to lead institutional fundraising through government and non-government grants, philanthropic proposals, and foundation funding opportunities. The position will play a critical role in securing financial support for academic programs, research initiatives, scholarships, infrastructure projects, innovation centres, sports and community impact initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong writing, research, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills, along with a deep understanding of the Indian higher education ecosystem, CSR frameworks, and philanthropic funding landscapes.

Key Responsibilities
Grant Research & Prospect Development
• Identify and research funding opportunities from:
• Corporate CSR programs
• Indian and international foundations
• Government agencies
• Multilateral organizations
• Alumni and philanthropic donors
• Maintain a pipeline of prospective funders aligned with university priorities. Proposal Development & Grant Writing
• Develop compelling grant proposals, concept notes, case statements, budgets, and impact reports.
• Collaborate with faculty, research centers, and university leadership to gather programmatic and financial information.
• Translate academic and institutional initiatives into donor-friendly narratives.
• Ensure proposals align with donor guidelines and submission requirements. Donor & Stakeholder Coordination
• Coordinate with internal departments including academics, finance, research, student affairs, and communications.
• Support relationship management with CSR leaders, foundations, and institutional donors.
• Participate in donor meetings, presentations, and partnership discussions. Reporting & Compliance
• Track grant deadlines, submissions, approvals, reporting schedules, and renewals.
• Prepare utilization reports,



progress reports, and impact assessments for funders.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and university policies. Strategic Advancement Support
• Contribute to institutional fundraising strategy and campaign development.
• Support advancement initiatives related to scholarships, research funding, endowments, and capital projects.
• Assist in creating donor communication materials and annual advancement reports. Qualifications
• Master’s degree in English, Communications, Public Policy, Development Studies, Management, Journalism, or related field.
• 8–14 years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, institutional advancement, development sector.
• Experience in higher education, nonprofits, research institutions, or philanthropic organizations preferred. Required Skills & Competencies
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to write persuasive funding proposals
• Strong research and analytical abilities
• Familiarity with Indian funding regulations and philanthropic funding ecosystems.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across academic and administrative teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, proposal management tools, and donor databases. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with universities or educational institutions.
• Knowledge of NAAC/NIRF/research funding frameworks.
• Exposure to international grant agencies and higher education partnerships.
• Track record of successfully securing institutional funding. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Number and quality of grant submissions.
• Total funding secured annually.
• Donor retention and partnership growth.
• Timely submission of proposals and reports.
• Success rate of grant applications. Those candidates who are meeting the above requirements can directly share their resume at [email protected]

📌 Grant Writing (Gurugram)
🏢 BML Munjal University
📍 Gurugram