Senior Associate - PartnershipsNalandaWay Foundationfull-timeRequired skillscommunication skillscompliancedatabaseinterpersonal skillsAbout the role NalandaWay Foundation Website: nalandaway.org Job details: ResponsibilitiesProposal developmentManage the entire proposal development process, including tracking opportunities and submission deadlines, writing and formatting applications, developing appropriate budgets, and submitting applications on time.Develop well-structured, clear, and persuasive grant proposals, concept notes, presentations, and other fundraising documents. Tailor and/or edit content to match the specific requirements of different funders while ensuring consistency with NalandaWay’s mission and objectives.Collaborate with programme teams at NalandaWay to gather impact data, metrics, case studies, and other relevant data to develop evidence-based proposals. Maintain a calendar of grant opportunities from different funders. Stay up-to-date with grant trends, policies, and funding sources in India and globally. Keep abreast of changes in the funding landscape, fundraising techniques, and best practices in grant writing.Manage the due diligence process for funders as needed and ensure compliance with their requirements.FundraisingMaintain a comprehensive database of grants, potential funding opportunities, and related deadlines. Track the status of each application and update relevant stakeholders regularly.Cultivate positive relationships with potential and current funders. Establish connections and understand the preferences of different funders. Attend relevant events to build leads.QualificationsGraduate or post-graduate degree with 3 to 5 years of experience in grant writing and fundraising with Indian and international funders (CSR, international development agencies, foundations, accelerators, etc.)Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English with attention to detail.Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to multitask and work efficiently with deadlines.Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.Culturally aligned, socially inclined, and passionate about the organisation's cause. Click on Apply to know more. This page is fully interactive when JavaScript is enabled. Please enable JavaScript to apply or browse related roles.