Company Sector Development Sector / Inclusive Education & Economic Opportunities
Start Date on or before 1st Sep 2025
Location Oshiwara, Mumbai
Working Hours 8 hrs / day, flexible between 9 : 30 am 6 : 30 pm
Languages English & Hindi
Education Postgraduate degree in Development Studies, Business, Communications, or related fields.
Experience Level 8-10 years in fundraising, proposal or grant writing, donor
communication / Business development / Marketing / Sales
Salary - Rs. 1,50,000/- to 1,75,000/- per month
About Us
Sol s ARC is a registered NGO dedicated to inclusion and equity for individuals with disabilities. For 20 years, we have ensured every child learns and every adult earns through education, vocational training and economic opportunities.
About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to join our fundraising team as Fundraising Lead. The Fundraising Lead will drive the organisation s fundraising strategy, focusing on cultivating and sustaining long-term partnerships with institutional donors, corporates, foundations, and key stakeholders. This role demands a strategic thinker with proven fundraising experience, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to translate organisational goals into compelling funding opportunities
Role Expectations:
1. Fundraising & Proposal Development
Research on potential donors, including corporates, trusts/foundations, grant-making organisations, family foundations, and retail donors
Study relevant RFPs to assess Sols ARC eligibility. If eligible, collaborate with program teams and the Founder-Director to develop high-quality proposals, concept notes, donor decks, and grant applications.
Collaborate with program, M&E, and finance teams to compile content and data for submissions.
Organising fundraising events
Increase visibility of Sol s ARC by enabling participation in various events (Mumbai and other states)
2. Donor Reporting & Documentation
Draft and format timely donor reports and updates.
Maintain a clear, organised repository of donor documents, templates, and boilerplates.
Curate impact stories, case studies, and visual summaries for donor communications and outreach.
3. Tracking & Coordination
Maintain and update the Donor Tracker (potential and current) , including follow-ups, reporting schedules, and upcoming deadlines.
Assist in scheduling and coordinating donor meetings and visits.
Support internal reviews of donor commitments, grant timelines, and renewals.
Key performance indicators (KPIs)
Raise 2.50 cr in the last two quarters of the FY 2025-26 and 8.00 cr in the FY 2026-27. 100% Achievement of annual fundraising targets set.
8 to 10 new donor partnerships secured.
Ensure 100% of current donor retention and satisfaction rates.
Timely submission of proposals and reports is an absolute non-negotiable.
Organising 4 fundraising events/round tables annually. Professional Traits You Are
A natural planner who builds structure and timelines that others can rely on.
Proactive: spot gaps, propose fixes, build team capacity when needed.
Data-savvy: use evidence to refine narratives and drive decisions.
Calm under shifting priorities; re-prioritise without drama.
Consistently professional with colleagues, partners and leadership.
Hungry to learn, yet firm on boundaries, quality and accountability.
Attitude
Yes-and mindset you amplify ideas instead of shutting them down.
Ownership over blame you fix the problem before explaining it.
Growth-oriented feedback is fuel, not criticism.
Tools Demonstrable Proficiency
Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive).
Project-management software (e.g., Asana, Notion, Monday, Zoho Projects).
Comfortable self-learning and experimenting with AI tools such as ChatGPT to speed up drafting or data synthesis. What We Offer
Flexible hours and remote-work options when needed.
Compensatory leave for approved weekend/holiday work.
Ongoing learning & development budget.
A cheerful, trust-based culture no micro-management.
Respect for your wider career goals and personal well-being.
Direct mentoring and exposure to strategic decisions across the programme and fundraising.
A chance to build an outstanding portfolio of funded, high-impact projects.
Experience Checklist
Managed end-to-end proposal cycles securing funds from FCRA and CSR boards, foundations or multilateral donors.
Maintained and reported against multi-site programme targets using data dashboards.
Designed or refined SOPs and documentation systems that survived real-world use.
Thrived in dynamic, high-growth environments where priorities can shift overnight
