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Company Overview:
Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana is a non-profit organisation dedicated to nation-building through impactful social development, disaster response, environmental stewardship, and educational initiatives since 1985. With a strong nationwide presence and an active volunteer network, BJS works collaboratively with governments, communities and partners to design and implement sustainable solutions to pressing societal challenges. The organization’s mission is to identify relevant social concerns, develop meaningful interventions and ensure their effective, scalable implementation across the country.
Position Summary:
The The Grant Writer / Proposal Specialist will play a critical role in mobilizing resources and strengthening donor confidence through high-quality proposals, impactful reporting, and compelling storytelling.
This is a foundational role, responsible for setting up structured grant writing, donor reporting, and documentation processes within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Grant Writing & Proposal Development
· Research and identify relevant CSR, institutional, and foundation funding opportunities
· Develop high-quality grant proposals, concept notes, and pitch decks
· Collaborate with internal program teams to gather inputs, budgets, and impact data
· Customize proposals aligned with donor priorities and guidelines
2. Donor Reporting & Compliance:
· Establish and prepare periodic donor reports (monthly, quarterly, annual)
· Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports as per donor requirements
· Maintain documentation for utilization certificates, fund tracking, and compliance
· Coordinate with finance and program teams for data validation
3. Impact Reporting & Storytelling:
· Develop compelling impact reports, case studies, and success stories
· Translate field data into engaging narratives and measurable outcomes
· Support creation of presentations, brochures, and donor communication materials
· Highlight program impact using data, visuals, and human stories
4. Data Management & MIS:
· Maintain a centralized repository of proposals, donor reports, and communication records
· Track proposal status, funding pipeline, and reporting timelines
· Develop basic MIS dashboards for internal tracking
5. Process Building (First-Time Role Responsibility):
· Establish standard templates for proposals, reports, and case studies
· Create SOPs for grant writing and reporting workflows
· Bring structure and consistency to donor communication and documentation
Qualifications and Experience:
- Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Communications, Development Studies, Social Work, English, or related field
- Experience: 3–6 years in grant writing, proposal development, or donor reporting (NGO/CSR preferred)
Key Skills & Competencies:
· Strong Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English mandatory)
· Strong proposal writing and documentation ability
· Ability to translate data into compelling narratives
· Attention to detail and adherence to deadlines
· Good understanding of CSR and development sector funding landscape
· Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
· A self-starter who can build processes from scratch
· Strong sense of ownership and accountability
To Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume along with a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and interest in the position to agarg@bjsindia.org. Please mention " Grant Writer / Proposal Specialist – Impact & Grant Reporting- Pune" in the subject line.
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