Fundraising Consultant

Search Advisers Services Guj; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Manvendra Foundations is seeking a proactive fundraising professional to identify, reach out to, and nurture potential donors, CSR partners, and philanthropic organisations. You will research funding opportunities, prepare compelling proposals, and manage the donor pipeline to meet targets.

The role requires strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills, along with the ability to work independently and travel for donor meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline; a qualification in Management, Marketing, Social Work or a related field will be an advantage.
• 1–5 years of experience in fundraising, CSR partnerships, business development, sales or donor relationship management.
• Prior experience in NGO fundraising, CSR funding or institutional partnerships will be preferred.
• Excellent communication, networking, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prepare professional proposals, presentations and emails.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel and online research.
• Strong follow-up skills, a proactive approach and the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to travel for donor meetings and partnership development, as required.
• A genuine interest in social impact, inclusion and nonprofit initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Identify and approach corporates, CSR departments, trusts, foundations and individual donors for fundraising opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with potential donors, corporate partners and philanthropic organisations.
• Research CSR funding opportunities and identify organisations aligned with Manvendra Foundations objectives.
• Prepare fundraising proposals, concept notes, presentations and funding requests.
• Conduct outreach through calls, emails, meetings and professional networking.
• Follow up with prospective donors and manage the fundraising pipeline.
• Explore CSR grants, institutional funding and other financial support opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal teams to understand programmes and communicate their social impact to potential funders.
• Maintain donor databases, track proposals and prepare fundraising progress reports.
• Work towards defined fundraising targets and build long-term funding partnerships.

Skills

Excellent communication

Networking

Presentation skills

Negotiation

MS Office

Excel

Online research

Follow-up skills

Independent work

Travel willingness

Education

Graduate in any discipline

Advantage: Management/Marketing/Social Work related field

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Online research

Job description

Role & Responsibilities

• Identify and approach corporates, CSR departments, trusts, foundations and individual donors for fundraising opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with potential donors, corporate partners and philanthropic organisations.
• Research CSR funding opportunities and identify organisations aligned with Manvendra Foundations objectives.
• Prepare fundraising proposals, concept notes, presentations and funding requests.
• Conduct outreach through calls, emails, meetings and professional networking.
• Follow up with prospective donors and manage the fundraising pipeline.
• Explore CSR grants, institutional funding and other financial support opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal teams to understand programmes and communicate their social impact to potential funders.
• Maintain donor databases, track proposals and prepare fundraising progress reports.
• Work towards defined fundraising targets and build long-term funding partnerships.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Graduate in any discipline; a qualification in Management, Marketing, Social Work or a related field will be an advantage.
• 1–5 years of experience in fundraising, CSR partnerships, business development, sales or donor relationship management.
• Prior experience in NGO fundraising, CSR funding or institutional partnerships will be preferred.
• Excellent communication, networking, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prepare professional proposals, presentations and emails.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel and online research.
• Strong follow-up skills, a proactive approach and the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to travel for donor meetings and partnership development, as required.
• A genuine interest in social impact, inclusion and nonprofit initiatives.