CSR Fundraising Consultant

CSR Fundraising Consultant Solar Village Social Services Project Foundation (SVSSPF) About us SVSSPF provides reliable, affordable solar power for underserved schools, clinics, street-lighting, and community resiliency hubs. We operate primarily in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Puerto Rico, with over 110 completed projects and a strong O&M backbone. Role snapshot We’re seeking an experienced CSR Fundraising Consultant to run a focused 8–12 week push to source, engage, and convert Indian corporate CSR partners. You’ll own the prospecting engine end-to-end, open doors with CSR decision-makers, align projects to Schedule VII priorities, and drive proposals to signed MoUs/grants. Key responsibilities Prospecting & Pipeline Build a curated list of 40–60 CSR prospects aligned to education, healthcare, climate resilience, energy access, and disaster mitigation. Map decision-makers (CSR heads, ESG leads, foundation managers) and develop contact strategies. Positioning & Outreach Craft crisp outreach copy, capability decks, and one-pagers tailored to each prospect. Secure discovery calls and site-visit opportunities; manage meeting cadence and next steps. Proposal & Conversion Translate needs assessments into CSR-fit concepts and budgets; draft proposals and MoUs. Align to India CSR policy ( Companies Act Section 135, CSR Rules 2014 , Schedule VII ) and corporate compliance needs. Advise on structures that reduce frictions (e.g., Grant-in-Aid , AUCs, basic GST considerations). Compliance-aware Delivery Support Coordinate with our India ops team for CA certificates, utilization reports, and impact reporting plans. Set simple KPI frameworks (beneficiaries served, uptime, kWh, O&M plan, carbon mitigation). Reporting & Targets Maintain a live pipeline with weekly summaries (reach-outs, meetings, proposals, approvals). Hit clear deliverables (see below). Success metrics / deliverables (for the 8–12 week engagement)40–60 qualified corporate targets identified and prioritized. 20–30 warm introductions / first meetings secured. 8–12 proposals submitted with prospect-specific budgets and timelines. 3–5 advanced opportunities (legal/finance review or site due diligence). ≥2 signed MoUs / grant commitments (or equivalent, depending on deal size and cycle). You’ll thrive here if you have 5–8+ years in CSR fundraising / corporate partnerships for nonprofits or social enterprises in India. Demonstrated wins with Indian corporates (CSR Heads/Committees) and a strong network. Hands-on experience aligning projects to Schedule VII ; fluency with common CSR diligence asks (company policies, CA certificates, utilization tracking, reporting calendars). Sharp proposal writing, budget sense, and stakeholder management. Organized, data-driven workflow (CRM/pipeline hygiene, weekly reporting). Comfortable collaborating with a lean, field-heavy team; willingness to travel for key meetings/site visits. Nice to have Sector familiarity: solar/clean energy, healthcare, education, disaster resilience. Experience with large-cap CSR programs, employee engagement add-ons, or multi-year MoUs. Impact measurement know-how (simple baseline/midline/endline or focus-group frameworks). Engagement details Contract: 2–3 months, extendable based on results. Location: India (remote/hybrid); travel for priority meetings as needed. Compensation: Competitive monthly retainer + performance-based bonus tied to signed MoUs/grants, aligned with our fundraising incentive policy. Start: ASAP. How to apply Click Easy Apply on LinkedIn and attach: Your CV/LinkedIn PDF, and A 1-page cover note including 2–3 anonymized deal snapshots (your role, size, timeline, outcome) + your first-30-days plan .