Role: Deputy Director - Fundraising, Bangalore
Experience: 8+ years
Salary: Upto 23-25 LPA
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About the role:
The Fundraising Director will lead and grow our resource mobilization efforts to ensure the long-term sustainability and scaling of our programs. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, expertise in fundraising, and a deep commitment to education and equity.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy & Leadership: Develop and execute a multi-channel fundraising strategy, set annual targets, and represent the organization to key stakeholders and partners.
Donor Engagement: Cultivate and steward relationships with CSR partners, foundations, individual donors, and HNIs while building a strong pipeline of prospects.
Proposal & Communication Oversight: Oversee the creation of high-quality grant proposals, pitch decks, and donor reports in collaboration with program and M&E teams.
Team Management: Build, mentor, and manage a motivated fundraising team with clear goals and accountability structures.
Systems & Operations: Ensure the effective use of CRM tools to track donor data and establish efficient internal processes for fundraising operations.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Experience: 10–12 years of experience in fundraising, business development, or partnerships, ideally within the development sector or a corporate fundraising background.
Knowledge: A strong understanding of the funding landscape, including CSR, philanthropic foundations, and individual giving.
Core Skills: Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust, combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, and thrive in a dynamic environment.
Values: A deep belief in the power of equity, inclusion, and holistic education.
Bonus Points For:
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Hiring Note Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on June 18, 2026 on Ground Zero
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