Associate Manager / Manager - Development

Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy in Bengaluru is seeking a highly passionate professional for their Development and Fundraising team. This role involves developing partnerships with various organizations, leading the writing of impactful proposals, and managing relationships with donors.

The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience in the non-profit sector, possess exceptional writing skills, and hold a master's degree in a relevant field. Knowledge of systems change approaches and fundraising is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• More than 8 years of work experience in the not-for-Profit sector.
• Deep understanding of system change approaches and how to communicate them.
• Prior experience in fundraising and business development is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support in conceptualizing multi-year program partnerships with various funders.
• Lead the writing of high-impact proposals for philanthropic donors.
• Research and identify prospective bilateral and corporate funders.

Skills

Exceptional writing and storytelling skills

Excellent research skills

Project management skills

Ability to deal with ambiguity

Education

Master's degree in business administration or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRMs or relational databases

Job description

We are looking for a highly passionate and competent professional to be part of Janaagraha s Development and Fundraising team. The role will involve working closely with the Senior Consultant Development, Director Development, CEO, and senior program leads in conceptualizing multi-year program partnerships with Foundations, Philanthropies, CSRs, Multilaterals like the World Bank, ADB, and so on.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support in Fundraising

• Reporting to the Senior Consultant Development, and working closely with senior program leads in conceptualizing multi-year program partnerships with Foundations, Philanthropies, CSRs and Multilaterals (World Bank, ADB, etc.)
• Ideate, develop and execute a strategy which is aimed at securing high value gifts from globally renowned donors.
• Lead the writing of compelling, high-impact proposals tailored to large philanthropic donors. Translate complex systems change work into clear, emotionally resonant narratives that meet donor expectations.
• Deep understanding of the philanthropy ecosystem and can stitch coherent and compelling proposals and presentations to aid the medium to long-term financial sustainability of Janaagraha.
• Negotiating and finalizing funder requirements and agreements.
• Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with donor institutes

Donor/Prospect Management

• Research and identify prospective bilateral, foundation, HNI and corporate funders.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to relationships with major donors and High Net worth Individuals maintaining high degree of confidentiality.
• Develop strong working relationships with staff in all areas. Actively participate in planning and meeting goals as an integral team member
• Collaborate with team members in the organization to understand our diverse programmes and interventions
• Writing, editing, and overseeing the completion and submission of reports on all grants
• Keeping record of all grant reports due during the calendar year

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master s degree or equivalent in business administration, public administration, public policy or other directly relevant fields
• More than 8 years of work experience in the not-for-Profit sector
• Deep understanding of system change approaches and how to communicate them effectively.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with a portfolio of successful proposals.
• Prior experience in Fundraising, Business Development, constructing funding proposals, RFP s is mandatory. A deep knowledge of Climate change/ Gender/ Public health sectors would be considered as a big positive
• A high level of computer literacy required, including familiarity with CRMs or relational databases, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Product
• Possess a solid understanding of budgets as they relate to proposals and grants

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Excellent Researching skills and a deep knowledge of the funding ecosystem
• Ability to learn quickly on the job; willingness to adapt; excels in working across multi-disciplinary teams and exhibits superior project management skills
• Able to deal with ambiguity
• Excellent communication skills- both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage working relationships with Large Donors
• Highly Self-Motivated, can take complete ownership and work independently in an unstructured work environment with minimal supervision