Assistant Manager – Fundraising, Mumbai

Role: Assistant Manager - Fundraising, Mumbai
Experience: 4+ years
Salary: Up to 7.5 LPA
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Role Overview:

The Assistant Manager – Fundraising works collaboratively with the vertical head to achieve fundraising goals, maintain donor relationships, and contribute to the financial sustainability of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Planning: Assist in developing fundraising strategies and execution plans in alignment with organizational goals, under the guidance of the vertical head. Create a time-bound roadmap for implementation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments (such as communications, finance, program operations & quality) to ensure fundraising activities align with overall organizational objectives.
• Donor Stewardship: Cultivate relationships with existing donors, prepare materials for donor meetings, and assist in donor stewardship activities to maintain positive relationships.
• Proposal Development: Write and prepare compelling proposals, grant applications, and fundraising materials to secure funding.
• Reporting & Compliance: Ensure donor reports are prepared with comprehensive and accurate data and submitted in a timely manner.
• Grant Management: Write, build, and submit concept notes, budgets, and proposals in close collaboration with the vertical head. Make grant estimates and align funding opportunities accordingly.
• Team Leadership: Manage the team, providing mentorship and guidance, and driving them toward the achievement of their goals while fostering a culture of learning and growth.
• Market Awareness: Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and innovative fundraising methods.
• Project Monitoring: Monitor the completion of project deliverables in collaboration with program and implementation teams. Provide partners with timely and accurate information about project progress. Proactively communicate challenges and recommend solutions.
  

Experience & Skills:

• 4-6 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge and skills for grant/proposal writing.
• Excellent written & verbal communication and research skills.
• Basic understanding of budget allocation, cash flow, & financial statements.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, critical thinking, and prioritization abilities.
• Bachelor's Degree in Any Discipline

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This job is first posted on Dec 22, 2025 on Ground Zero

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