Lead - Fundraising Operations and Communications

Location: New Delhi | Full-time

About the Organization

A leading nonprofit organization working at the intersection of education, gender justice, and community empowerment is looking to hire a Lead Communications and Fundraising Operations. The organization has a strong feminist and rights-based approach and is recognized for its work with marginalized communities through grassroots engagement, research, and capacity building.

This is a strategic role that blends compelling storytelling with the rigor of fundraising operations. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about equity, is a skilled communicator, and has experience driving resource mobilization for mission-driven organizations.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Donor Management (50%)

1. Identify and map funding opportunities from institutional, philanthropic, government, and CSR sources.

2. Lead the development of concept notes, grant proposals, and funding applications.

3. Respond strategically to RFPs and manage timelines for submission.

4. Build and manage a donor pipeline and maintain a central database for tracking engagement.

5. Develop and implement stewardship plans to cultivate long-term donor relationships.

6. Coordinate donor reports, acknowledgment materials, and engagement events.

7. Ensure compliance with donor guidelines, grant agreements, and reporting requirements.

Communications & Outreach (50%)

1. Design and implement an annual communications calendar aligned with organizational goals.

2. Build and execute strategies to amplify programmatic impact through written, visual, and digital storytelling.

3. Craft case studies, newsletters, social media posts, and campaign content.

4. Ensure brand consistency across communication platforms.

5. Manage social media platforms, website content, and analytics.

6. Support digital fundraising and awareness campaigns.

Key Requirements

• Masters degree in Communications, Journalism, Development Studies, Social Work, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in nonprofit communications and/or fundraising, with a proven track record of writing successful grant proposals.

• Prior experience engaging with philanthropic foundations, CSR donors, or international agencies.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi.

• Demonstrated experience in donor management, reporting, and stewardship.

• Hands-on experience with social media strategy, content development, and analytics.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace; familiarity with Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite preferred.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate with diverse teams.

• Commitment to gender justice and inclusive development.