UMEED
Website:
umeedforwomen.org
Job details:
Fundraising Senior Manager |On-site, Hyderabad
Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year
About UMEED
UMEED dismantles barriers to female self-reliance by addressing the individual, family, and institutional ecosystem through integrated programs like FirstLeap Career readiness & Empowerment Program, Break-the-Barrier Program, and Sahyog Train-the Trainer Program. We empower women with agency while transforming parental mindsets and educator capacity to turn traditional ‘gatekeeping’ into a launchpad for lifelong personal, social, and financial independence. Through these programs, UMEED actively advances SDGs 1, 5, and 8. By means of our 3-bucket focus on skill building, mindset development and access to exposure, we aim to build the spirit of ‘Voice, Choice and Agency’ in women who will not only be empowered to take charge of their own lives, but will also become proactive catalysts of a sustainable continuation of these values to their communities.
About the Role
As the Fundraising Manager at Umeed, you'll lead the charge in developing innovative fundraising strategies, nurturing
donor relationships, and driving impactful campaigns to secure vital support for our programs. With your strategic vision
and leadership, you'll play a pivotal role in empowering us to expand our reach and make a lasting difference.
Key Responsibilities
● Developing Fundraising Strategies: Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive fundraising
strategies aligned with organizational goals and priorities.
● Fundraising: Understanding and strategizing to raise funds as per the organization’s quarterly targets.
● Donor Cultivation and Relationship Management: Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with individual donors,
corporate partners, foundations, and other funding sources to secure financial support for the organization.
● Grant Writing and Proposal Development: Research funding opportunities, prepare grant proposals, and submit
funding applications to secure grants from government agencies, foundations, and other grant-making organizations.
● Campaign Planning and Execution: Plan and execute fundraising campaigns and events to engage donors and raise
funds for specific programs or initiatives.
● Financial Oversight: Monitor fundraising performance, track revenue goals, and analyze fundraising data to inform
strategic decision-making and optimize fundraising efforts.
● Collaboration and Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams, including program staff and communications
professionals, to align fundraising efforts with organizational objectives and ensure effective communication with donors
and stakeholders.
● Team Leadership and Management: Lead and mentor fundraising team members, providing guidance, support, and
professional development opportunities to maximize their effectiveness and performance.
You’ll be a good fit if you
● Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in NGO or developmentsector Fundraising roles
● Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic planning and analytical skills, with the ability to develop and implement effective
fundraising strategies to meet organizational goals.
● Relationship Building: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to cultivate and
maintain relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders.
● Writing Skills: Proficiency in grant writing and proposal development, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and
articulate the organization's mission, programs, and impact to funders.
● Experience planning and executing fundraising campaigns and events, with a focus on engaging donors and achieving
fundraising targets.
● Understanding of financial principles and budget management, with the ability to monitor fundraising performance
and analyze fundraising data to inform decision-making.
What’s in it for you
● Build a powerful professional network by engaging directly with HNIs, corporate CSR heads, and global foundation leaders.
● Access a steep learning curve and the flexibility to define your own growth trajectory within a fast-evolving social
impact organization
How to apply
Email your CV & Cover Letter to hr@umeedforwomen.org with the subject line- Application for the position of Senior Fundraising Manager.
We are urgently hiring for this role. Interviews will be taken on a rolling basis.
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