Manager- Fundraising & Donor engagement, Mumbai

Role: Manager- Fundraising & Donor engagement, Mumbai
Experience: 4-8 years
Salary: 10- 12 LPA

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About the role:

This role is designed for a dynamic professional who can merge strategic fundraising with creative storytelling. You will be responsible for building a robust pipeline of donors, managing high-value partnerships, and enhancing the organisation's brand visibility to drive large-scale systems change.

Key Responsibilities

1. Resource Mobilisation & Donor Relations

• Develop and execute a fundraising strategy targeting CSR partners, foundations, and High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs).
• Identify, research, and cultivate a pipeline of potential institutional and individual donors.
• Write high-quality, compelling grant proposals, concept notes, and pitch decks.
• Manage end-to-end donor relationships, ensuring timely reporting, impact documentation, and high retention rates.

2. Strategic Communications & Branding

• Create powerful narratives and human-interest stories from the field to showcase the impact of play-based learning.
• Manage digital presence across social media platforms and the organisations website.
• Design and produce communication materials, including newsletters, annual reports, and marketing collateral.
• Institutionalise knowledge products and capacity-building visibility programs.

3. Partnership & Event Management

• Spearhead corporate engagement via national conferences, CSR-aligned events, and stakeholder platforms.
• Coordinate donor visits and volunteer engagement activities at programme locations.
• Represent the organisation in national and global networks to enhance visibility and credibility.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• 4–8 years of experience in fundraising, communications, or partnerships, preferably within the nonprofit sector.
• Demonstrated success in raising and managing institutional and individual donor funds.
• Excellent written communication skills, particularly in grant writing and impact storytelling.
• Familiarity with the CSR landscape, philanthropic trends, and the Companies Act 2013.
• Digital fluency in GSuite, Excel, and social media management tools.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in design tools such as Canva, Adobe Illustrator, or Photoshop.
• Experience managing volunteer programs and corporate employee engagement.
• Background in child rights, education, or creative programming.
• An existing network of CSR leaders and HNI contacts.

Hiring Process:

Step 1: R1 discussion
Step 2: Assignment
Step 3: In-person interview with Senior Leadership

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This job is first posted on May 19, 2026 on Ground Zero

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