Janaagraha
Website:
janaagraha.org
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About Janaagraha
Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy is among India’s most credible and execution-oriented city systems institutions, with over two decades of impact across governance, finance, infrastructure design, data systems, and citizen engagement. Unlike advisory bodies, Janaagraha stays engaged from design through implementation and institutionalisation.
We are seeking a seasoned fundraising professional who can combine fundraising excellence, operational rigor, and narrative depth, translating complex governance reforms into compelling and fundable propositions while ensuring execution discipline across the development pipeline. The role will report to the Director - Development.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Execution
- Translate organisational priorities into a clear and actionable fundraising pipeline
- Own end-to-end fundraising cycles: opportunity identification, proposal development, submission, and closure
- Build and manage a predictable, diversified revenue pipeline aligned to multi-year program goals
Proposal Development & Investment Narratives
- Develop high-quality concept notes, proposals, and pitch decks grounded in Jana’s city-systems approach
- Ensure all materials reflect Jana’s systems-change approach
Donor Management & Stewardship
- Manage ongoing donor relationships individually with a focus on delivery, reporting, and long-term engagement
- Ensure high-quality, timely donor reporting aligned to program outcomes and financials
- Track commitments, renewals, and compliance requirements across the portfolio
Internal Alignment & Strategic Support
- Work closely with Program, Strategy and Finance Teams teams to ensure strong alignment between fundraising and program strategy
- Support the Director – Development on Strategic planning, Budgeting, High-priority donor engagements, and Institutional positioning and communication
Team Coordination
- Work collaboratively with team members within the Development function
- Build capabilities in proposal writing, donor reporting, and pipeline management
- Foster a culture aligned with Jana’s Culture Codes
Qualifications & Experience
- ~15 years of experience in fundraising, strategic partnerships, or donor engagement within the social impact sector.
- Demonstrated success in securing large multi-year grants (USD 1Mn+) from global philanthropic institutions, CSRs and/or UHNIs.
- Deep understanding of systems change approaches and how to communicate them effectively.
- Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with a portfolio of successful proposals.
- Strong network within the philanthropic ecosystem is a plus.
- Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and collaborate across diverse teams.
What Janaagraha offers
At Janaagraha, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and passionate citizens who apply cutting-edge technologies and practices aimed at social change in India’s cities. We offer a dynamic, driven and vibrant work environment for professionals who are passionate about investing their time, skill sets and energy to transform quality of life in India’s cities. At work, you will be exposed to a unique combination of policy, practice and platforms and will have abundant opportunities to learn and apply professional skills to social challenges.
Remuneration
Janaagraha is an equal opportunity employer and offers a highly dynamic and enabling work environment. We provide competitive remuneration commensurate with relevant experience skill-sets and background.
This position is based out of Bengaluru. The initial fixed term duration will be for 2 years, with a potential for renewal.
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