Senior Manager – Fundraising and Partnerships

About us:

Vayam ( , a sister non-profit enterprise of Sambodhi, is working with a vision of inclusive development and social justice. Vayam works at the intersection of governance, education, gender equality, and livelihoods, ensuring that development reaches the last mile. Vayam envisions building an evidence-based solution at scale across thematic areas with a strong focus on backing technology as a key enabler.

Job description

Job Title

Senior Manager – Fundraising and Partnerships

Job Location

Noida

Job Summary

The Senior Manager – Fundraising and Partnerships will play a pivotal role in driving Vayam's growth and long-term sustainability. This role is responsible for designing and executing effective resource mobilization strategies, cultivating and managing institutional partnerships, and ensuring strong, consistent donor engagement. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven ability to build lasting relationships and secure diverse funding streams to support Vayam's mission and scale-up efforts.

Essential Functions

• Planning and carrying out a fundraising strategy
• Create and implement a complete fundraising plan that fits with Vayam's vision and programs.
• Find new ways to get resources via CSR, foundations, HNIs, and multilateral organizations).
• Take charge of developing proposals, making budgets, and working with other teams in the company.
  • Donor Engagement and Relationship Management
  • Create, maintain, and manage long-term relationships with donors and partners.
  • Make sure that donor reports, communications, and updates are sent out on schedule.
  • Plan donor visits, field trips, and activities as needed.
    • Managing Grants and Proposals
    • Keep track of calls for proposals and funding announcements from institutional sources.
    • Lead or help with the whole proposal process, from the narrative to the budget to the log frames and other supporting documentation.
    • Plan and organize due diligence, writing MOUs, and making sure everything is in order.
      • Building Partnerships
      • Build strategic collaborations with businesses, NGOs, and academic institutions.
      • Speak for Vayam in donor meetings, conferences, and other events that are important to them.
      • Make consortia and collaborative proposals that will have a big effect.
      • Knowledge Management
      • Work with communication teams to develop fundraising materials, campaigns, donor decks, and stories for social media.

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary. Other duties may be assigned like the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Desired profile

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master's degree in social work, Development Studies, Communications, or a related field.
• 10–12 years of progressive experience in fundraising, donor engagement, or partnership development within the development or non-profit sector.
• Proven track record of building and managing relationships with institutional donors, foundations, and other funding agencies.

Personal Competencies

• Good written and spoken English and Hindi communication abilities.
• A history of successfully getting and managing contributions from donors.
• Great skills in networking, talking to people, and giving presentations.
• Can work alone, take the lead, and fulfill deadlines.
• Understanding of CSR regulations, the FCRA, and how to follow the rules in the non-profit sector.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively.

Sambodhi focuses on nurturing an inclusive work environment. We stress and reinforce diversity in our workplace. We welcome all applications regardless of race, religion, caste, place of origin, gender, sexuality, and disability.