Grant Writer

**Relevant Sectors**: Communications, Knowledge Management, Editor, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Proposal Drafting

**Kalyanam Karoti Mathura is looking for a Grant Writer. **The key responsibility is to assist the Manager (Resource Mobilisation Unit) in anchoring the fund-raising unit, design, develop, and anchor the fundraising strategy, and explore different fundraising channels to strengthen organisational growth, developing proposals etc.

**Job Title: Grant Writer**

**Report To: Manager, Resource Mobilisation Unit**

**Location: Mathura, Uttar Pradesh**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead donor relations and management by engaging national international donors/CSR from proposal to program funding and reporting stages
- To research and identify prospects, develop relationships & nurture networks to build and maintain a pipeline of prospects with government bodies, national and international donors and CSR to build relevant partnership and enhance opportunities
- Reach out to potential funders and ensure adequate follow
- ups for acquisition and retention
- To work with key internal stakeholders and program teams to develop quality funding proposals, concept notes, presentations and budgets for pitching
- Manage donor relationships basis their reporting needs on a continuing basis and ensure timely reporting and due diligence as per their expectation.
- Develop and implement crowd funding strategies, plans and campaigns
- To attend meetings and events to collaborate, network and to strengthen at the state/cluster/National level for organizational relationships.
- Any other task as may be assigned by Line Manager or General Secretary from time to time based on organizational requirement

**QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES**
- Post-graduation/graduation in Development Studies /Social Science.
- At least 3-4 years of relevant experience including sound understanding of developmental / health / disability rights / child rights and protection programs.
- Knowledge of external environment (relevant to development sector including government bodies, donor institutions, forums etc.).
- Ability to do multitasking, work under pressure and deliver quality results.
- Track record of securing grants from corporate commitment (CSR) and of sustaining a portfolio of corporate relationships.
- A high degree of commercial awareness to understand the needs of corporate supporters and present fundraising opportunities effectively and tenacity for negotiating major, long-term commitments and contracts.
- A good self-starter and team player who demonstrates willingness to share information and ability to communicate positively and effectively with all stakeholders.
- Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.

**Required**:

- 1-2 Years of experience in proposal writing
- Excellent written communication
- Design and layout skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects at a given point of time
- Deadline-oriented
- Co-ordination
- Strategic planning
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite Office
- Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking

**Remuneration**:Best in the Sector and negotiable.

Schedule:

- Day shift