Senior Manager - Fundraising & Partnerships

Joti Foundation; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 725,400 - 781,200; Full time

Job summary

A humanitarian organization is seeking a Senior Manager for Fundraising & Partnerships in Chandigarh. This full-time role focuses on developing fundraising strategies, cultivating donors, and managing partnerships to enhance the organization’s impact in disaster response and climate resilience. Candidates should have strong fundraising skills, excellent communication abilities, and relevant experience, ideally in the nonprofit sector. The position offers competitive compensation in the range of INR 65-70K based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising and partnership development.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations effectively.
• Prior exposure to the North India/Punjab CSR ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic fundraising plans.
• Cultivate donor relationships and identify new partnership opportunities.
• Prepare grant proposals and manage corporate partnerships.

Skills

Fundraising and Partnership Development skills

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Project management abilities

Proficiency in research and data analysis

Experience in disaster response or sustainable development

Ability to work collaboratively across teams

Drafting pitch decks and fundraising materials

Knowledge of Hindi or Punjabi

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields

Job description

Transforming India’s disaster-response ecosystem | Founder - The Joti Foundation

Company Description

Joti Foundation is a humanitarian organization dedicated to empowering communities to anticipate, respond to, and recover from disasters. By shifting disaster action from reactive relief to proactive resilience, the foundation ensures families are equipped for both crises and long-term challenges. Rooted in dignity, safety, and connection, its efforts focus on Rehabilitation, Readiness, and Resilience to foster sustainable growth. Guided by human‑centered and environmentally conscious principles, the foundation’s initiatives address pressing issues such as water security and climate adaptation. Headquartered in Chandigarh, Joti Foundation remains steadfast in its mission to equip communities with the tools and confidence to overcome disasters together.

Role Description

This is a full‑time on‑site role based in Chandigarh for a Senior Manager – Fundraising & Partnerships. The Senior Manager will develop and implement strategic fundraising plans, cultivate donor relationships, and identify new partnership opportunities. Responsibilities include preparing grant proposals, managing corporate partnerships, and creating innovative initiatives to secure financial and in‑kind support. The candidate will represent the organization at networking events and collaborate with internal teams to align fundraising strategies with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Fundraising and Partnership Development skills, including donor prospecting, stewardship, and grant writing
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to build and maintain relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders
• Project management abilities focused on strategic planning, goal‑setting, and timeline management
• Proficiency in research and data analysis to identify funding opportunities and evaluate project outcomes
• Experience in the nonprofit sector, particularly in disaster response, climate resilience, or sustainable development – a strong advantage
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and handle high‑pressure situations effectively
• Experience in WASH, climate action or disaster‑related fundraising
• Prior exposure to the North India/Punjab CSR ecosystem
• Experience building organizational systems from scratch
• Ability to draft high‑quality pitch decks and fundraising communication materials
• Knowledge of Hindi or Punjabi is an advantage

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

• Annual fundraising targets achieved (CSR + grants)
• Number/value of new corporate partnerships secured
• Donor retention and repeat funding rates
• CRM and donor systems fully institutionalized by Month X
• Number of external events attended and partnerships generated
• Timeliness and quality of donor deliverables/reports
• Internal team capacity‑building outcomes

Compensation

INR 65–70K (based on relevant experience)

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Non‑profit organizations