Fundraising Director

22 hours ago


GTB Nager, India Certified Listeners Society Full time

Job Title: Fundraising Director

Location: India (On-site Delhi and/or Remote -TBD)

Job Type: Full-Time | National Role

Compensation: ₹180,000–₹220,000 INR/month, based salary + bonus based on experience and fit."

Reports to: Country Manager – CLS India

Team: Leads a team focused on outreach, fundraising, and program delivery support.

About Certified Listeners Society (CLS)

Certified Listeners Society is a registered not-for-profit in Canada, operating in India under the Certified Listener Foundation (PAN: AAMCC8781F). Through our digital platform, we offer free 24/7 emotional support and have impacted over 1.5 million individuals globally. Through innovative volunteer programs like IGNiTE365, CLS provides 24/7 emotional support, tools for generational wellness, and community-led healing.

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Position Overview

The Fundraising Manager will play a critical leadership role in building and scaling CLS India's volunteer-powered peer-to-peer fundraising program (40%), face-to-face fundraising program (30%), while also developing and executing strategies to secure institutional funding through philanthropic and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) donations (20%) and government grants (10%). We are looking for someone who will roll up their sleeves and works on the field, making this happen.

Key Responsibilities

1) Peer-to-Peer Volunteer Fundraising Program (Primary Focus – 40%)

  • Lead and manage the fundraising activities of up to 6,000 volunteers per year (500/month) as part of CLS India's iMPACT365 program.
  • Design and implement volunteer onboarding, training, and performance tracking systems tailored to peer-to-peer fundraising.
  • Coordinate incentives, including administering 10% performance-based bonus pay-outs to top-performing volunteers.
  • Collaborate with the Marketing and Operations teams to provide fundraising toolkits, landing pages, campaign messaging, and reporting dashboards.
  • Monitor performance and adjust strategies to improve retention, engagement, and fundraising results across monthly volunteer cohorts.
  • Develop a system of recognition, leader boards, and testimonials to encourage sustained volunteer momentum.

2) Face-to-Face Fundraising Program (30%)

  • Design and manage a high-impact face-to-face fundraising strategy to acquire new monthly donors in public spaces.
  • Recruit, train, and supervise in-person fundraising teams across key urban areas.
  • Develop outreach scripts, messaging materials, and branded visuals for effective public engagement.
  • Track and analyse performance metrics including conversions, average donation size, and retention.
  • Ensure accurate, real-time donor data collection and integration into CRM systems.

3) Institutional Fundraising & Donor Development (20%)

  • Identify and apply for CSR opportunities, philanthropic foundation grants, and international funding aligned with CLS's mission.
  • Build and maintain a live database of CSR contacts, deadlines, and relationship status.
  • Draft and submit high-quality proposals, presentations, and progress reports to institutional donors.
  • Represent CLS India in meetings with corporate funders, philanthropic leaders, and aid agencies.
  • Align grant activities and donor reporting with Canadian Head Office compliance standards.

4) Government Grant Acquisition (10%)

  • Monitor and pursue relevant government grant opportunities at the national, state, and local level.
  • Prepare all documentation required for grant applications, including budgets and compliance paperwork.
  • Maintain relationships with key officials and program officers.
  • Ensure grant deliverables and reporting deadlines are met.
  • Track renewal timelines and manage follow-up submissions.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Non-profit Management, Communications, Business, or related field.
  • 5+ years experience in fundraising, donor relations, or non-profit volunteer engagement.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale fundraising campaigns, preferably with a peer-to-peer or grassroots component.
  • Strong track record of securing grants or corporate partnerships in the non-profit sector.
  • Fluency in English (written and verbal); proficiency in regional Indian languages is a plus.
  • Comfortable with CRM tools, fundraising platforms, and managing data and pay out reports.
  • Exceptional communication, organization, and leadership skills.

What We Offer

  • An opportunity to shape the national volunteer fundraising model for emotional wellness in India.
  • A dynamic, mission-driven team committed to breaking cycles of dysfunction and promoting generational healing.
  • Ongoing mentorship and support from our Canadian HQ and international partners.
  • Room to grow into a national leadership role within a fast-scaling social impact ecosystem.

To Apply:

  • Please send your CV and a short cover letter to [Insert email/portal] with subject line: Application – Fundraising Manager, CLS India.

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