Fundraising Manager [Remote], Delhi

Ground Zero; India; Remote; INR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization based in Delhi is seeking an experienced Fundraising Manager to identify funding opportunities and develop comprehensive grant proposals. The role requires a minimum of 3 years' experience in grant writing, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office tools. This full-time position offers a chance to make a significant impact in public policy funding efforts while working independently in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in grant writing and prospect research.
• Excellent English communication and presentation abilities.
• Proficient in data analysis and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and seize funding opportunities through donor research.
• Develop comprehensive proposals including project objectives and budgets.
• Manage technical documentation and create compelling grant applications.

Skills

Grant writing

Prospect research

Advanced MS Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Fundraising Manager [Remote], Delhi - Ground Zero

Experience: 3+ years | Salary: Up to 10 LPA

We are seeking an initiative‑taking and experienced professional with a proven track record in identifying and seizing funding opportunities, focusing on grants related to public policies. The role requires drafting high‑quality proposals and grant papers to drive growth and development initiatives.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Opportunity Identification: Identify and seize funding opportunities through vigilant donor research.
• Pipeline Development: Generate and maintain a robust fundraising pipeline, staying attuned to potential application opportunities within the development sector.
• Proposal Tracking: Coordinate with contributors to gather requirements and track proposal status. Use strong number‑crunching skills to provide data‑driven updates during review meetings.

Proposal Development & Writing

• Information Gathering: Systematically collect data by identifying key sources, coordinating submissions, and proactively addressing risks associated with proposals.
• End‑to‑End Drafting: Develop comprehensive proposals that include project objectives, outcomes, deliverables, implementation methods, timelines, staffing, budgets, and evaluation metrics.
• Quality Assurance: Write, revise, and edit drafts—including executive summaries and organization credentials—ensuring all submissions meet high proposal‑writing standards and obtain necessary stakeholder approvals.

Strategic Research & Documentation

• Policy Context: Deeply understand the public policy landscape to ensure proposals are relevant and impactful.
• Technical Documentation: Manage technical documentation and utilize layout/graphic design skills to create visually compelling and professional grant applications.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 3–5 years in grant writing, prospect research, and the development sector.
• Communication: Excellent English communication and presentation abilities.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), number‑crunching and data analysis.
• Technical Documentation & Design: Proficient in technical documentation and layout/graphic design for proposals.
• Project Management: Exceptional planning and organizational skills; ability to set priorities, manage timelines, and meet strict deadlines.
• Independence: Ability to work proactively with little supervision and without the need for extensive support staff.

Position Details

• Seniority Level: Associate
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Job Function: Project Management
• Industries: Non‑profit Organizations, Fundraising, Philanthropic Fundraising Services