Fundraising Director

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.

To learn more about CLS, you can visit our social media and websites.

- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CertifiedListeners
- Instagram - https//www.instagram.com/certified_listeners_society/
- ·LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/certified-listeners-society/
- Website CND - https://certifiedlisteners.org/
- Website IND - https://certifiedlisteners.in/

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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