Job Description

About the job Assistant Manager/ Manager - Fundraising
Department: Resource Mobilization
Reporting to: Manager/Lead - Partnerships
Location: Hyderabad
Contract Type: Full-time
About the Organization:
This client is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to advancing child rights and welfare. Their mission is to ensure that every child survives, learns, and is protected by driving breakthroughs in health, education, and safety. They are work across urban and rural areas, partnering with communities, governments, and donors to create sustainable impact.
Role Purpose:
The Assistant Manager - Partnerships will play a pivotal role in securing funding, managing donor relationships, and supporting end-to-end grant management. This position involves strategic collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve fundraising targets and amplify the organizations impact.
Key Responsibilities: * Fundraising & Donor Engagement:

• Identify, assess, and cultivate relationships with domestic and institutional donors (CSR, foundations, HNWIs).
• Lead proposal development, including budgeting, narrative drafting, and alignment with donor priorities.
• Manage donor accounts, ensuring compliance and timely reporting.
• Strategy & Planning:

• Contribute to annual income/expense plans and regional fundraising strategies.
• Map funding opportunities and prioritize partnerships aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaboration & Coordination:

• Work closely with program teams to design impactful projects and ensure smooth grant handovers.
• Support grant negotiations and troubleshoot implementation challenges.
• Team Leadership:

• Mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative environment.
• Represent the organization in external meetings and networking forums.

Scope & Dimensions:

• Budget Responsibility: Assist in regional budget development and tracking.
• Travel: Willingness to travel domestically as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Masters degree in Marketing, Communications, Social Work, or related fields.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years in fundraising, business development, or partnerships (non-profit/corporate sectors preferred).
• Skills:

• Strong proposal writing and donor management skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Analytical mindset with a results-driven approach.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Collaboration: Builds trust and partnerships across teams.
• Innovation: Develops creative solutions to funding challenges.
• Commitment to Equity: Champions inclusion and child rights in all work.

Safeguarding & Compliance:

• Adherence to child protection policies and ethical fundraising practices.
• Background checks may be required for roles involving access to sensitive data.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, or socio-economic background.