6 Fundraising Assistant jobs in India

Department:  Resource Mobilization
Reporting to:  Manager/Lead - Partnerships
Location:  Hyderabad
Contract Type:  Full-time

This client is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to advancing child rights and welfare. Their mission is to ensure that every child survives, learns, and is protected by driving breakthroughs in health, education, and safety. They are work across urban and rural areas, partnering with communities, governments, and donors to create sustainable impact.

The Assistant Manager - Partnerships will play a pivotal role in securing funding, managing donor relationships, and supporting end-to-end grant management. This position involves strategic collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve fundraising targets and amplify the organizations impact.

1. Fundraising & Donor Engagement:
   • Identify, assess, and cultivate relationships with domestic and institutional donors (CSR, foundations, HNWIs).
   • Lead proposal development, including budgeting, narrative drafting, and alignment with donor priorities.
   • Manage donor accounts, ensuring compliance and timely reporting.
2. Strategy & Planning:
   • Contribute to annual income/expense plans and regional fundraising strategies.
   • Map funding opportunities and prioritize partnerships aligned with organizational goals.
3. Collaboration & Coordination:
   • Work closely with program teams to design impactful projects and ensure smooth grant handovers.
   • Support grant negotiations and troubleshoot implementation challenges.
4. Team Leadership:
   • Mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative environment.
   • Represent the organization in external meetings and networking forums.

• Budget Responsibility:  Assist in regional budget development and tracking.
• Travel:  Willingness to travel domestically as needed.

• Education:  Masters degree in Marketing, Communications, Social Work, or related fields.
• Experience:  3 to 5 years in fundraising, business development, or partnerships (non-profit/corporate sectors preferred).
• Skills:
  • Strong proposal writing and donor management skills.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation abilities.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Analytical mindset with a results-driven approach.

• Collaboration:  Builds trust and partnerships across teams.
• Innovation:  Develops creative solutions to funding challenges.
• Commitment to Equity:  Champions inclusion and child rights in all work.

• Adherence to child protection policies and ethical fundraising practices.
• Background checks may be required for roles involving access to sensitive data.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, or socio-economic background.

Key Objectives of the Job

• Mobilize financial resources to support Arpan’s programmes and strategic goals.
• Build and nurture relationships with donors and partners across sectors.
• Align fundraising efforts with Arpan’s mission of a world free of Child Sexual Abuse.

Major Deliverables

1. Execute Arpan’s Fundraising Strategy

• Support the development and implementation of Arpan’s multi-stakeholder fundraising plan.

2. End-to-End Fundraising Process

• Research and identify new funding prospects and opportunities.
• Draft and/or support development of high-quality proposals and grant applications.
• Maintain thorough and up-to-date documentation on donor pitches, proposals, agreements, and records.

3. Donor Management and Engagement

• Manage assigned donor accounts and provide support in managing other key funder relationships.
• Ensure timely, customized, and high-quality donor communication and reporting.
• Coordinate with internal teams to collate relevant data and stories of impact.
• Organize donor field visits and engagement opportunities to deepen partnerships.

4. Insights and Trends

• Stay updated on key trends and developments in the child protection and fundraising ecosystems.
• Bring relevant insights to the team to inform strategy and build stronger donor relationships.

Job Challenge

• Navigating the challenge of raising funds for a sensitive and underfunded issue in a competitive landscape, while building sustained donor interest and engagement.

Specialized Job Competencies

• Excellent storytelling ability to explain Arpan’s mission and journey across a diverse stakeholder set.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail (MS Office should be your friend).
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build long-term relationships.
• Strong research, coordination, and documentation abilities.
• Commitment to child protection and Arpan’s vision and values.

Educational Qualification

MBA/ PGDBM/ MS (graduates with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply)

Desired Work Experience

• Fundraising experience in the development sector is preferred
• Business development experience in the management consulting space or industry can be considered

Other desired attributes

• Ability to work in a small team
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and uncertainty

Location

Mumbai

Salary Range

Rs 60,000 to Rs 90,000 per month (depending on qualifications, years of experience, alignment with the role, organizational fit) plus travel, therapeutic, and training reimbursement (as per predetermined limits)

Key Objectives of the Job

• Mobilize financial resources to support Arpan’s programmes and strategic goals.
• Build and nurture relationships with donors and partners across sectors.
• Align fundraising efforts with Arpan’s mission of a world free of Child Sexual Abuse.

Major Deliverables

1. Execute Arpan’s Fundraising Strategy

• Support the development and implementation of Arpan’s multi-stakeholder fundraising plan.

2. End-to-End Fundraising Process

• Research and identify new funding prospects and opportunities.
• Draft and/or support development of high-quality proposals and grant applications.
• Maintain thorough and up-to-date documentation on donor pitches, proposals, agreements, and records.

3. Donor Management and Engagement

• Manage assigned donor accounts and provide support in managing other key funder relationships.
• Ensure timely, customized, and high-quality donor communication and reporting.
• Coordinate with internal teams to collate relevant data and stories of impact.
• Organize donor field visits and engagement opportunities to deepen partnerships.

4. Insights and Trends

• Stay updated on key trends and developments in the child protection and fundraising ecosystems.
• Bring relevant insights to the team to inform strategy and build stronger donor relationships.

Job Challenge

• Navigating the challenge of raising funds for a sensitive and underfunded issue in a competitive landscape, while building sustained donor interest and engagement.

Specialized Job Competencies

• Excellent storytelling ability to explain Arpan’s mission and journey across a diverse stakeholder set.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail (MS Office should be your friend).
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build long-term relationships.
• Strong research, coordination, and documentation abilities.
• Commitment to child protection and Arpan’s vision and values.

Educational Qualification

MBA/ PGDBM/ MS (graduates with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply)

Desired Work Experience

• Fundraising experience in the development sector is preferred
• Business development experience in the management consulting space or industry can be considered

Other desired attributes

• Ability to work in a small team
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and uncertainty

Location

Mumbai

Salary Range

Rs 60,000 to Rs 90,000 per month (depending on qualifications, years of experience, alignment with the role, organizational fit) plus travel, therapeutic, and training reimbursement (as per predetermined limits)

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