Head – Resource Mobilization & Fundraising

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 qualified 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.

Candidate Profile

* Ideally, 5–10 years of experience in NGO fundraising, CSR, grant writing, or resource mobilization.

* Demonstrated experience in securing funding through successful proposals or donor partnerships.

* Knowledge of various govt. Schemes related to farmers’/ agricultural development, women’s development and other rural development. * Ability to independently research funding opportunities and write compelling grant proposals.

* Knowledge of 12AB, 80G, CSR-1, and FCRA requirements, as applicable.





* Strong networking, communication, proposal writing, and relationship management skills.

* Experience in rural development, education, livelihoods, or community development is preferred.

* An established network among CSR professionals, foundations, and development-sector stakeholders would be an advantage.

* Familiarity with Uttarakhand and its development priorities is desirable. Initial Deliverables

* Assess the Trust’s existing fundraising readiness and documentation.

* Identify potential CSR partners, grant opportunities, foundations, and individual donors.

* Develop an initial resource mobilization strategy and donor pipeline.

* Prepare and submit suitable grant applications and funding proposals.

* Explore opportunities to mobilize initial funding for pilot village projects.

* Establish a basic system to track donor outreach, proposals, follow-ups, and funding outcomes.

Engagement Model

This is a purely voluntary, Non monetary engagement. The selected candidate will contribute their time, expertise, and professional networks towards strengthening Vandanam Trust’s resource mobilization and fundraising initiatives.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should share their updated CV along with a brief summary of:

* Their fundraising and grant-writing experience.

* Examples of successful proposals and approximate amounts raised.

* Their experience with CSR partners, foundations, or institutional donors.

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.

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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.

5. 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.

Point Of contact

[email protected]

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Work Location: Remote

📌 Head- Resource Mobilization & Fundraising (India)
🏢 Vandanam Organization
📍 India