Job Title: Senior Manager(Fundraising)
Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Travel : PAN India as per the need of the job role
Position Overview:
The Senior Manager - Fundraising will spearhead the
development and execution of a high-impact fundraising strategy to secure
resources from CSR initiatives, institutional donors, philanthropic
foundations, and high-net-worth individuals (HNIs). This leadership role
demands strategic vision, exceptional relationship management, and the ability
to drive sustainable financial growth for LAHI’s mission.
Lend A Hand India’s mission:
Equip School Students to Maximise Their Potential Through
Skill Education
Our Approach:
- Direct implementation in schools
- Partnership with central-state governments to define, and
scale policy
- Building of Centres of Excellence that act as lighthouses
for innovation
- Resource organisation for the skilling ecosystem
Our Knowledge in Action:
Through the design & execution of innovative models from
training centres, innovation hubs to mobile outreach initiatives, LAHI’s
innovative knowledge resource drives both grassroots learning and systemic
transformation across India. With 250+ LAHI staff embedded in state education
systems across 20+ states, we provide technical and project management support,
enabling governments to translate policy into action.
Our Reach:
LAHI’s current scale of work includes -
- 20+ States and UTs
- 15000+ Schools
- 15 Lakh+ Students
- 250+ Team Members
What Truly Sets a Career at Lend A Hand India Apart -
- Work as a Systemic Architect, not just an Implementer: You
help build and refine the system itself, influencing policy and creating
lasting change.
- Experience the thrill of scale with depth: See your ideas
and efforts replicated across thousands of schools, impacting millions of
students in a measurable way.
- Master Complex Collaboration: Gain unparalleled experience
navigating and synergizing the worlds of government, corporate CSR, and
community.
- Be a part of Proven Model of Success: You are contributing
to a solution that is already working and celebrated, not just theorizing about
one.
- Career with a Tangible Legacy: Your work directly creates
skilled professionals, confident entrepreneurs, and a stronger national
economy.
- Investment in you: We offer competitive compensation,
comprehensive support & robust benefits and a culture that actively
champions your professional development and holistic well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Fundraising Leadership -
- Design
and implement an advanced fundraising strategy to achieve annual and
long-term financial goals.
- Identify,
cultivate, and secure high-value funding opportunities from CSR, domestic
and international foundations, trusts, and HNIs.
- Oversee
and expand relationships with key donors, ensuring exceptional engagement
and retention.
- Monitor
fundraising performance metrics and provide strategic insights to
leadership and the board.
Grant Writing & Proposal Excellence -
- Lead
the creation of high-quality grant proposals, concept notes, and pitch
decks tailored to diverse donor segments.
- Collaborate
with cross-functional teams (Programs, Finance, M&E, Communications)
to align proposals with organizational goals and impact metrics.
- Ensure
compliance and timely submission of proposals throughout the grant
lifecycle.
Corporate & Institutional Partnerships –
- Build
and manage strategic relationships with CSR leaders, institutional donors,
and funding agencies to secure multi-year commitments.
- Develop
and present innovative corporate engagement models, including employee
volunteering, skill-based partnerships, and co-branded initiatives.
- Represent
LAHI at high-profile forums, CSR events, and partnership discussions to
enhance visibility and funding opportunities.
High-Net-Worth Individual (HNI) & Major Donor
Engagement -
- Design
and execute a comprehensive major gifts program, targeting HNIs, family
offices, and philanthropists.
- Organize
bespoke donor engagement activities, such as impact tours and storytelling
sessions, to foster long-term relationships.
- Develop
tailored strategies for legacy giving and endowment funding.
Donor Reporting & Compliance -
- Ensure
timely, accurate, and compelling donor reports, including financial
updates and impact assessments.
- Maintain
a robust CRM system to track donor interactions, segmentation, and
reporting deadlines.
- Collaborate
with the Finance team to guarantee fund utilization compliance and
transparency.
Team Leadership & Development -
- Lead,
mentor, and scale the fundraising team to achieve excellence.
- Design
and implement capacity-building programs to enhance team skills and
performance.
- Foster
a culture of collaboration, innovation, and results-driven execution.
Requirements
Minimum
Qualifications & Experience -
- Minimum 10+ years of
progressive experience in fundraising, business development, or donor
relations, preferably in the non-profit/social sector.
- Proven track record of
securing large grants (CSR, institutional, or international funding) and
managing high-value donor relationships.
- Experience in corporate
fundraising, HNI engagement, and grant writing with a demonstrable success
rate.
- Prior leadership experience
in managing and mentoring fundraising teams.
Preferred
Qualifications & Experience -
- Master’s degree in Business
Administration, Social Work, Marketing, Communications, or a related
field.
- Prior experience in
vocational education/skilling programs or government collaborations.
Key
Attributes
- Mission-Driven
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- High Integrity
- Resilience &
Adaptability
- Exceptional Communication
(both written and verbal)
