The Role
Develop and manage philanthropic partnerships with institutional and family foundations. Responsibilities include prospect mapping, securing introductory meetings, winning multi-year or corpus funding, writing major grant proposals, standardizing outreach, improving CRM and pipeline systems, designing prospect-to-partner processes, and mentoring internal fundraising staff. The role focuses on education-sector fundraising, donor communications, strategic negotiations, and long-term partnership growth.
Summary Generated by Built In
This is a remote position.
About the Role:
Bhumi is at a pivotal stage of growth. We are looking for a seasoned Consultant for Philanthropic Partnerships to raise funds from institutional and family foundations.
Your primary goal is to build a bridge between Bhumi and foundations. This isn't just about making introductions; it’s about refining our strategy, professionalising our systems, and securing the kind of long-term, unrestricted funding that allows an organization to scale its impact truly.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Strategic prospecting: Deliver a comprehensive Strategic Prospect Map for FY26 and successfully secure introductory calls with high-potential partners.
- Drive new partnerships: Connect with foundations and family offices, focusing on securing multi-year commitments or corpus funding.
- Standardise high-quality outreach: Develop clear, high-conversion templates and communication materials that reflect Bhumi’s impact and resonate with sophisticated funders.
- Lead high-impact grant development: Spearhead the writing and submission of major, strategically aligned proposals that meet high internal quality standards
- Build a long-term roadmap: Design a clear "prospect-to-partner" journey that ensures a smooth transition from the first conversation to a signed, long-term agreement.
Other Responsibilities:
- Streamline the growth system: Review and improve existing internal processes—from how we use our CRM to how we manage our pipeline—to ensure no lead or relationship falls through the cracks.
- Strategic mentorship: Work closely with our internal team to sharpen their fundraising skills, helping them understand donor psychology and how to navigate complex negotiations.
Educational Qualification/Experience:
- Educational Degree : Anything
- Relevant Experience(in years) : 5-8 years
Knowledge & Skill sets required:
- At least 5-8 years of experience in high-level fundraising, with a history of securing multi-year grants from major foundations, particularly for Education
- The ability to translate complex social impact data into a compelling, professional investment case for sophisticated donors.
- Basic understanding of CRM management and pipeline tracking; you believe that data-driven fundraising is the most effective fundraising.
- Experience in coaching or leading teams, with the patience and clarity to transfer your skills to our internal staff.
Others:
- Scope : Full Time
- Age Criteria : 35-40
- Reporting to : Executive Director
- Salary Range: 7-10 LPA based on the candidate's profile including performance-based incentives
- Expected Start Date: Immediate
- Location: Anywhere
Skills Required
- 5-8 years of high-level fundraising experience
- Track record of securing multi-year grants from major foundations, particularly in education
- Ability to translate complex social impact data into compelling investment cases for sophisticated donors
- Basic CRM management and fundraising pipeline tracking knowledge
- Experience coaching or leading teams
- Any educational degree
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The Company
What We Do
Bhumi is a youth-driven Indian nonprofit that empowers volunteers to create social impact through education, community development, and civic initiatives. Its programs work with children in low-income schools, shelter homes, and communities, while youth clubs and fellowships develop transformational leadership. The organization also supports environmental, animal welfare, and broader community causes through grassroots volunteering across India.
