Job Description

Yellow Spark is hiring for one of its clients, a non-profit organization working for the rights of the oppressed and marginalized section of society.

Position: Consultant- Fundraising Manager

Location: Navi Mumbai

This is a fixed-term renewable contractual position.

Purpose of the Role:

To support the organization in fundraising strategy and growth.

Role & Responsibilities:

Support the organization's fundraising strategy building and implementation plan

Support all aspects of the organization's fundraising cycle, including but not limited to:

- Donor prospecting and research

- Grant writing

- Relevant fundraising collateral

- Donor database management

- Donor-required documentation

Relationship building with existing and new donors and philanthropic communities

Stay abreast with the latest developments in the fundraising landscape, and adapt these learnings within the organization's context.

Support the organization's communications team to strengthen fundraising potential.

Using knowledge of emerging media trends to leverage media to enhance fundraising.

Requirements:

Qualification & Knowledge:

Graduation in any stream. Post-graduation would be preferred.

Basic knowledge of design software preferred (Canva, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)

Experience:

2-4 years' experience in fundraising within the development sector

Experience in managing media relations

Competencies / soft skills:

Must be an excellent team player

Creative thinking and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and multi-task

Must be trustworthy

Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with different stakeholders - communities, collectives, civil society, and government officials

Hardworking and must have the ability to work within deadlines

Role-specific technical skills:

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; fluency in Hindi and Marathi preferred;

Ability to share complex ideas, accurately, and concisely

Commitment to work within the human rights framework

Any other specifications:

The person taking this role should be flexible to travel to different locations in Mumbai

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?50,000.00 - ?60,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 01/09/2025