Fundraising Senior Specialist

Zoho; New Delhi; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Peepul is seeking a passionate fundraising lead to build and lead the fundraising portfolio, expand the donor pipeline, and design an overall strategy to grow funding for its education programs. You will work with the CEO, manage partnerships with foundations, corporates and individuals, and supervise a team to meet annual targets of INR 70 crore, driving growth and impact across programs.

The role requires strong relationship-building, reporting, and external representation to elevate Peepul's

Qualifications

• MBA or related master’s degree in social impact fields.
• 8–10 years managing partnerships with Indian and international donors.
• Strong CSR/philanthropy networks and stakeholder influence.
• Proven negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Fluent English and Hindi language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement a sustainable fundraising strategy.
• Identify and research new prospects: foundations, corporates, individuals.
• Lead high-level strategic partnerships with corporates in India.
• Manage international foundations and report impact data.
• Create donor base tools and yearlong pipeline.
• Engage existing donors and provide regular updates.
• Represent Peepul publicly and enhance visibility.
• Oversee communications and social media outreach.

Skills

English

Hindi

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree (MBA / related)

Job description

6.5 million students. 291,000 teachers. 90,000+ schools. That is the scale of what Peepul is changing - and this role sits at the centre of it.

Peepul is an education non-profit working with state governments in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh to drive systemic reform at scale. We have received international recognition - including the Commonwealth Education Award for Innovation - and are backed by India's leading CSR funders and global partners.

Our model is simple: embed, deliver, measure anchored in system-level change, in partnership with governments. We are a growing organisation with an ambitious strategy and a strong evidencebase. Join us in our mission to create a world where every child has equal access to high-quality education. Learn more about our transformative work at http://peepulindia.org

Requirements

About the role

We are looking for a passionate and target-oriented person to build and lead the Fundraising portfolio for Peepul. The role involves building a team, expanding the existing donor pipeline, maintaining strong donor relationships, and designing an overall strategy for effective fundraising. Peepul is currently at an annual target of INR ~70cr and this role will be critical to develop and manage the funding goals, as well as continue the strong growth trajectory for the organization.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Work closely with the CEO to build and implement a sustainable fundraising strategy to support Peepul's programs


• Identify and research suitable new prospects: foundations, corporates and individuals for Peepul, and cultivate these relationships on behalf of the organization


• Lead and build high-level strategic partnerships with Corporates in India aligned with Peepul's growth-strategy. The position will be instrumental in securing multi-year partnerships.


• Manage progressive international Foundations that support Peepul's work, maintain strong reporting and communication with these donors and proactively engage to share impact data


• Create tools, systems and processes to manage the past/current/plausible donor base of the organization and create yearlong funder pipeline


• Maintain relationships with existing donors and respond to their requests regularly and keep updating them about Peepul's work


• Represent Peepul's fundraising externally, and enjoy being a visible part of a successful organization


• Manage the communications and social media outreach and engagement to magnify Peepul's visibility

Qualifications and Role Requirements:

At Peepul, we seek talented professionals passionate about driving educational transformation and making a positive impact. We are looking for individuals who possess the following qualifications and meet the role requirements:

• Educational Background: Master's degree in business administration, social work, public policy or related discipline.


• Work Experience: We value both professional and personal experience. Candidates with 8-10 years total experience managing partnerships with Indian and International donors and other stakeholders. Have a strong network of existing relationships with CSR & philanthropic organizations.


• Other Skills: Proven experience of negotiating with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally. Results-focused with a strong sense of ownership. Diplomatic and skilled in achieving results through influence and personal credibility.


• Language Proficiency: English and Hindi