Fundraising Manager

Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning Design and implement a robust fundraising strategy aligned with the NGOs goals and growth plans Identify and prioritize potential funding opportunities across domestic and international donors Donor Engagement & Relationship Management Cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with institutional donors, corporates (CSR), HNIs, foundations, and government agencies Develop donor engagement plans, including regular reporting, impact communication, and stewardship Proposal Development & Grant Management Lead the development of high-quality proposals, grant applications, and concept notes Manage the grant cycle ? from proposal submission to reporting, compliance, and renewal Team Leadership Mentor and manage the fundraising team; collaborate cross-functionally with program, finance, and communications teams Set KPIs for the team and monitor fundraising performance Events & Campaigns Oversee fundraising events, donor meets, and digital campaigns to diversify fundraising channels Collaborate with the communications team to amplify fundraising efforts through storytelling and campaigns Reporting & Analysis Maintain donor database and track donor engagements, proposal statuses, and disbursements Prepare fundraising reports, forecasts, and dashboards for internal and board review Key Requirements Minimum 8 years of relevant fundraising experience in the development/NGO sector Demonstrated success in securing large grants from institutional donors, CSR, or international foundations Strong understanding of the donor landscape ? CSR, bilateral, multilateral, HNIs, and philanthropy Excellent communication, proposal writing, and presentation skills Strong leadership and project management abilities Ability to work independently, strategically, and under tight deadlines Familiarity with CRM tools, donor databases, and fundraising platforms is a plus Preferred Qualifications Masters degree or related fields Existing relationships with key donor agencies and CSR decision-makers is highly advantageous Salary: Incentive based on the target acheived