Fundraising Strategy Associate

CodeYogi Foundation; Dehradun; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

CodeYogi Foundation, Dehradun-based nonprofit, seeks a Strategy Associate to lead fundraising efforts. You’ll work directly with the Director to build relationships with CSR foundations, HNIs, and philanthropists, turning new leads into lasting partnerships.

In-office role with travel for funder meetings and events. You’ll own research, outreach, and pipeline management, shaping processes and systems to scale fundraising as the organization grows.

Qualifications

• Prospect Research, Fundraising Acumen, Analytical Thinking.
• Written Communication, Relationship Building, Persistence & Follow-through.
• Project Management, Organization & Pipeline Management, Attention to Detail.
• Ownership Mindset, Mission Alignment.

Responsibilities

• Shape the Fundraising Strategy by researching opportunities and prioritizing them.
• Build and nurture a qualified donor pipeline and initiate outreach.
• Drive fundraising execution by coordinating proposals, deadlines, and meetings.
• Build scalable fundraising processes, templates, and playbooks.

Skills

Research & Judgment

Communication & Relationship Building

Execution Excellence

Ownership & Mindset

Job description

Location: Dehradun (in-office), with travel for funder meetings and events

Type: Full-time

Hours: 10am–7pm core, Monday to Friday ( flex expected for funder time zones and events)

Experience Level: 2-6 Years

Compensation: 8-15 LPA (based on experience and proven fundraising track record)

About CodeYogi Foundation

CodeYogi Foundation teaches AI and coding skills to underserved students across India—mobile-first, in the student's own language, with an AI tutor on the phone already in their hand. No laptop, no English requirement, no teacher in the loop. We've reached 3 lakh+ students across 9 states and 100+ districts, nearly half of them girls, with roughly 95% learning on a smartphone alone.

We're a Section 8 non-profit building for scale. After five years of founder-backed growth, we began fundraising in October 2025 to take the next leap. Our goal is to reach 10 lakh students by 2027 and 50 lakh by 2030—and we're looking for people who want to help build that journey.

Role

As the strategy associate, you'll work directly with the Director to build and manage CodeYogi's fundraising pipeline. From finding the right funding opportunities to building relationships and improving how we fundraise, you'll own the work that turns new leads into long-term partners.

What You'll Do

1. Shape the Fundraising Strategy (20%)

• Research and identify high-potential funding opportunities across CSR, foundations, HNIs, and philanthropy.
• Analyze donor behaviour, outreach performance, and pipeline trends to continuously improve our fundraising strategy.
• Recommend better ways to prioritize opportunities and strengthen the fundraising pipeline.

2. Build & Nurture the Pipeline (35%)

• Build a qualified pipeline of prospective donors aligned with CodeYogi's mission.
• Initiate conversations through personalized outreach.
• Nurture relationships through thoughtful follow-ups until they're ready for Head of Fundraising conversations.

3. Drive Fundraising Execution (30%)

• Own the fundraising CRM and ensure every opportunity moves forward.
• Coordinate proposals, deadlines, and follow-ups.
• Prepare the Head of Fundraising and founders with research, context, and briefing notes before donor meetings.

4. Build Systems That Scale (15%)

• Improve fundraising processes, templates, and workflows.
• Help build a fundraising engine that becomes stronger over time.

What You'll Get

• Work closely with the Director - Be part of building one of CodeYogi's most important functions..
• Real ownership -Lead work that directly influences how we build partnerships and grow our impact.
• Help build something from the ground up -Shape the systems, processes, and playbooks that will power fundraising as we scale.
• Grow through meaningful work -Build skills across research, partnerships, strategy, and fundraising.
• See your impact -Every partnership you help build creates opportunities for students who otherwise wouldn't have access to technology education.
• The freedom to improve - If you find a better way to work, we want you to build it.

Must Have Skills

1. Research & Judgment

• Prospect Research
• Fundraising Acumen
• Analytical Thinking

2. Communication & Relationship Building

• Written Communication
• Relationship Building
• Persistence & Follow-through

3. Execution Excellence

• Project Management
• Organization & Pipeline Management
• Attention to Detail

4. Ownership & Mindset

• Ownership Mindset
• Mission Alignment

Nice to Have

• Networking Ability
• AI & Research Tools
• Adaptability & Learning Agility

How We Work (Foundational Qualities)

These principles guide how we work together at CodeYogi. We look for people who naturally align with them.

• Mission Alignment – You genuinely care about expanding access to quality education.
• Ownership – You take responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks.
• Resourcefulness – You find practical ways to solve problems and make progress.
• Empathy – You build trust and work well with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Integrity (Non-negotiable) – You do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
• Communication & Collaboration – You communicate clearly and work effectively across teams.
• Adaptability – You stay flexible and respond well to changing priorities.
• Excellence – You hold yourself to a high standard and take pride in delivering quality work.

Equal Opportunity

CodeYogi Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We especially welcome applicants who have personally experienced the barriers our students face.

If you enjoy solving problems, building relationships, and creating systems that make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Us

Email: [e-mail] Website: www.codeyogi.org