Associate - Fundraising, Remote

Role: Associate - Fundraising, Remote
Experience: 2+ years
Salary: Upto 8.4 LPA

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About the role:

The Fundraising Associate will support resource mobilization efforts by managing grant writing, donor engagement, and fundraising operations to scale evidence-based cash transfer programs across India.

Key Responsibilities:

Proposal Development & Grant Writing:

• Draft compelling letters of interest (LOIs), grant applications, donor proposals, and award submissions tailored to different funders/organizations. 
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to co-develop narratives, impact KPIs and budgets for proposals. 
• Adapt messaging and proposal language for diverse audiences, including philanthropic institutions, CSR partners, and individual donors

Donor Management: 

• Support the founders in managing relationships with existing donors, including high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), foundations, corporate CSR teams, and impact investors. 
• Ensure timely submission of donor reports, grant renewal proposals, updates, and communication materials as per reporting calendars. 
• Liaise with internal teams (Programs and Finance) to gather relevant information for donor engagements and due diligence requirements. 
• Maintain and regularly update the donor database, ensuring accurate documentation of all donor interactions, communications, and funding cycles. 

Research & Operational Support:

• Build and grow a strong fundraising pipeline by identifying and engaging relevant funders.
• Track donor trends, CSR policies, and philanthropic insights to inform fundraising strategy.
• Curate a monthly donor newsletter with key updates and impact stories.
• Plan and host quarterly donor engagement events in Mumbai, Delhi, or Bangalore.
• Lead an annual retail fundraising campaign using storytelling and digital channels.
• Identify suitable crowdfunding platforms and tools.
• Support onboarding of sector leaders to an Advisory Board to strengthen fundraising outcomes.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Masters degree with at least 1 year of full-time fundraising experience. Candidates with a bachelors degree and a minimum of 2 years of full-time fundraising experience will also be considered. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with a flair for persuasive and clear writing. 
• Ability to make high quality presentations and decks as required for sales /pitch meetings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft excel to create budgets, and undertake financial management. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines, coordinate inputs from multiple stakeholders, and work across functions. 
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and comfort with managing multiple priorities. 
• Knowledge of the funding ecosystem—especially in sectors such as poverty alleviation, social protection, or basic income. 

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on Feb 6, 2026 on Ground Zero

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