About the job Development Officer, Delhi
Role: Development Officer, Delhi
Experience: 4+ years
Salary: Up to 9 LPA
Insight: We are looking for someone who is good with grant paper writing, good with articulation, preferably institutional focused proposal; Exploring CSR in India who can be aligned our vision and mapping them; good with secondary research and bring fundraising experience
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Key Responsibilities
Grant Research and Identification
a. Research & identify potential funding opportunities (grants, tenders, awards etc.) with institutional donors (including bilateral and multi-laterals), foundations and others b. Ability to study & comprehend alignments across key strategic themes that Transform Schools focuses on
c. Build a strong understanding of programmes, initiatives and priorities and use it effectively for development of grant proposals
Proposal Development:
a. Develop and write grant proposals, including letters of inquiry, concept notes, proposals, and supporting documents, ensuring alignment with funder guidelines and requirements.
b. Write/Develop persuasive grant proposals and accompanying documents and coordinate with the Programme and Finance team to develop budgets keeping in view the grant purpose, funding guidelines and related requirements.
c. Craft compelling narratives that clearly articulate the organisation's mission, programmes, and impact.
d. Collaborate with cross-functional teams & internal stakeholders (programme, finance, admin, etc.) to coordinate & gather relevant information and data for grant applications. e. Work with external funders/nodal points, build partnership and relationships, and join/attend networking meetings/events as may be required.
Grant Management:
a. Maintain a system of tracking pipeline of grant opportunities/proposals, monitoring progress on specific proposals development and ensuring adherence to deadlines. b. Periodically, evaluate the effectiveness of the proposal development process, capture learnings and suggest improvement areas.
c. Undertake other responsibilities not outlined above which are commensurate with a role of this nature in the charitable sector and which have been discussed and agreed between line manager and incumbent
Relationship Building:
a. Develop and maintain relationships with current and potential funders
b. Communicate regularly with funders to provide updates on programs and projects c. Attend networking events, workshops, and conferences to build connections and stay updated on funding opportunities
Internal Coordination
a. Work closely with the Deputy Director-Development and Programme Leads to align grant-seeking efforts with the organization’s strategic priorities
b. Provide regular updates to the team on grant activity and progress
c. Assist in the development of fundraising strategies and campaigns as needed
Essential Requirements
1. Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, Communications, Non-profit Management, or a related field.
2. Proven experience in grant writing, with a successful track record of securing funding for educational programs.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate the impact of educational initiatives clearly.
4. Strong research and analytical skills, with a focus on education-related funding opportunities.
5. Ability to understand and articulate complex educational programmes and projects. 6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and grant management software.
7. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Desirable Requirements
1. Demonstrated ability in excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English with experience of proposal and report writing.
2. Graduation in fields like communication, journalism, social work or non-profit/social enterprise management will be preferred, from a reputed university. An advanced degree is desirable.
3. Minimum 4-5 years’ experience of which at least 2 years have been in a leading role. 4. Strong research and analytical skills to identify funding opportunities, organise information and be able to use technology/tools relevant for the role.
5. Ability to work effectively between teams as well as independently.
6. Proficiency in using technology platforms and tools (MS Office mainly WORD, EXCEL, PPT).
7. Open to travel within the city and outstation.
8. Ability to work in a demanding and result-oriented environment.
9. Self-motivated and solution/result oriented
Essential Competencies
Is able to proactively identify key fundraising opportunities and align them with organisational goals through secondary research and ecosystem mapping
Supports the development of multi-year fundraising strategies that align with organisational goals and anticipates sectoral trends
Technical Competencies
Independently develops customised, high-quality grant proposals aligned with donor priorities and organisational objectives
Uses advanced tools and techniques (e.g., CRM systems) to identify and prioritise high-value prospects
Evocative writing: has the ability to make donors feel the importance and urgency of the issue at hand by crafting narratives that are compelling, informative and emotional
Leadership Competencies
Leads the development and implementation of the fundraising strategy and ensures the alignment with organisational plans, targets and values
Supports and develops the delivery of activities that enhances supporters and stakeholder satisfaction, engagement and positive experiences
Thinks operationally and understands strategic planning and contributes to the development of the organisation’s strategy where appropriate
Execution Competencies
Can articulate own and team plans, understands and can explain the organisation’s strategic priorities with both internal and external stakeholders
Is able to gather information through research and understands the development of best practice based on evidence
Analyses data and research on supporters and environments to form insights. Shares the research material and insights in a positive and appropriate way.
Works collaboratively with colleagues, functional heads and managers to promote and meet donor needs.
Has a nuanced understanding of organisation’s history and needs of the community served, and seeks out opportunities to deepen or expand that knowledge
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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on Jan 9, 2025 on GroundZeroJobs.Org
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