Creative & Strategic Writer, Associate/Senior Associate

Delhi, Fluency in English

Shapes how the world experiences Labhyas story. A high-impact role at the intersection of fundraising, communications, and thought leadership. Use the power of words to mobilise resources, inspire partners, and bring visibility to children through writing compelling grant proposals, powerful impact stories, speeches, and annual reports.

Role Expectations

*All the tasks mentioned below would be key to your role. The following requirements are not mentioned in order of priority.

• Co-write and support the development of high-stakes documents, including grant applications, concept notes, funding decks, and reports for global funders and institutional partners.

• Work closely with the fundraising and leadership teams to tailor proposals and communication materials for different donors and grant opportunities.

• Craft compelling child-centred stories using data and research for proposals, reports, presentations, newsletters, social media, and short films.

• Simplify complex ideas, translate program data and outcomes into compelling, impactful narratives.

• Collaborate with internal teams (program, research, fundraising) to gather content, create briefs, and deliver high-quality outputs on time.

• Write powerful impact stories around wellbeing, mental health and other parts of the program.

• Adapt and execute Labhyas tone and voice consistently across all platforms.

• Develop content for speeches, campaigns, and sector publications.

• Maintain and evolve Labhyas brand voice across platforms - balancing humility, gratitude, and excellence.

• Support leadership with thought pieces, op-eds, and key messaging.

• Create engaging captions, newsletters, and short-form content tailored for social media and donors.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in grant writing, development communications, journalism, copywriting, or similar roles.

• Strong interest in Social Emotional Learning (SEL), mental health, psychosocial development, and children's well-being is preferred.

• Prior experience writing/co-writing donor proposals, fundraising decks, reports or writing for global philanthropic organizations, multilateral donors, or government funders is preferred.

Characteristics

• This is not just a writing role - it is a strategic role that requires intellectual agility, creativity, and sharp communication skills to translate complex ideas into simple, powerful narratives.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and other tools such as Canva.

• Skilled at designing presentations and ideating infographics, and structured multi-page documents (PDFs, decks, reports).

• Fluent in English - written and spoken; knowledge of Hindi, Bengali, or Gujarati is a plus.)

• Deeply committed to integrity, transparency, and trust in both process and relationships.

• Open to experimentation, learning, and collaboration in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment.

• A self-starter & problem solver who acts with urgency and can find effective solutions to complex challenges.

• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to craft content that is clear, compelling, and adaptable across audiences (donors, partners, educators, public).

• Comfortable working closely with leadership, programs, design, and other teams.

• Flexibility to adapt, unlearn, and relearn to write authentically in Labhyas unique voice and style.

• Storytelling ability to adapt and execute based on platforms and audiences.

If you're someone who's driven by purpose, excited to build, and energised by ambiguity in the service of children's well-being, we'd love to hear from you. We care more about your drive, alignment, and willingness to build in the grey than ticking every box