Our partner organisation is a mission-driven nonprofit working to strengthen Indias public education system and ensure every child has access to high-quality learning opportunities. The organisation collaborates closely with government systems to support leadership development, teacher capacity building, and systemic improvements in government schools.
We are seeking a proactive and ownership-driven Fundraising Specialist to strengthen and expand the organisations donor partnerships. This role will focus on building a strong funding pipeline, managing donor relationships, and supporting the organisations continued growth.
This is a fast-paced, high-ownership role where the individual will manage multiple donor conversations simultaneously, drive proposal development, and ensure consistent momentum across the fundraising lifecycle.
1. Fundraising & Donor Acquisition
Identify and research potential donors including CSR partners, foundations, and philanthropic institutions
Initiate and manage outreach to build a strong fundraising pipeline
Develop compelling proposals and concept notes
Move donor conversations from interest to commitment and support grant closures
2. Donor Strategy & Pipeline Management
Build tailored engagement strategies for priority donors
Maintain a structured donor pipeline with clear next steps and timelines
Regularly review progress, identify risks, and maintain momentum in conversations
3. Donor Relationship Management
Serve as a key point of contact for donor relationships
Ensure timely communication, responsiveness, and follow-through
Support renewals and long-term partnerships through effective stewardship
4. Proposal Development & Grant Management
Coordinate proposal development, budgets, and presentations
Collaborate with programme, finance, and monitoring teams to develop fundable proposals
Track donor requirements and reporting timelines
5. Impact Reporting & Communication
Coordinate timely donor reports and updates
Translate programme outcomes into clear impact narratives
Support preparation of donor communication materials
6. Internal Coordination & Systems
Maintain structured donor trackers and fundraising systems
Ensure alignment with programme, finance, and communications teams
Track commitments and flag potential funding risks early
7. External Representation
Participate in donor meetings, sector events, and relevant forums
Support external communication related to partnerships and fundraising
Consistent progress in donor conversations and pipeline development
High-quality, timely proposals and reports
Strong donor relationships leading to renewals and repeat funding
Fundraising momentum that supports the organisations programme expansion
Masters degree in Business Administration, Social Work, Public Policy, or a related field
8–10 years of experience in fundraising, partnerships, or donor engagement
Experience working with CSR partners, philanthropic foundations, or institutional donors
Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Fluency in English and Hindi
Arthan is a social enterprise dedicated to strengthening the social impact sector through capacity building and consulting support in the areas of:
- Human Capital
- Organizational Development and
- Thought Leadership.
Through its inception, Arthan has collaborated with over 1,500 leading social impact organizations, connected with more than 500,000 job seekers, and organized over 100 forums that attracted 1,000+ social leaders and over 20,000 participants.
