This is a remote position.
Role SummaryThe Senior Associate / Lead drives Bhumi's institutional fundraising by identifying grant opportunities, writing funder-ready proposals, and ensuring accurate, on-time donor reporting — working closely with program teams to keep proposals and reports grounded in what's actually happening on the ground.
- Grant Research & Pipeline Building — Identify and evaluate national and international grant opportunities aligned to Bhumi's unrestricted-funding priorities (capacity building, tech, op-ex); track RFPs and funding trends to keep a live pipeline.
- Proposal Development & Writing — Partner with program teams to write clear, compelling, funder-ready proposals — narrative, budget, and impact metrics — that meet each funder's eligibility and format requirements.
- Grant Lifecycle & Compliance Management — Own the full lifecycle from application to closeout: track deadlines, manage submissions, and maintain accurate, up-to-date records in Bhumi's grants database/CRM.
- Donor Reporting — Prepare timely, accurate progress reports for each funder, in full compliance with donor requirements.
- Cross-functional Collaboration — Work with program and M&E teams to gather inputs, verify impact data, and keep proposals and reports anchored in real project outcomes.
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in a relevant field (nonprofit management, public administration, business administration, or similar).
- 1- 3 years of experience in grant research, grant writing, fundraising, or nonprofit fund development.
- Prior volunteering experience with Bhumi or a similar organization is a plus.
- Strong grant research, proposal writing, and grant-management fundamentals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; able to translate complex program information into a persuasive narrative.
- Detail-oriented, with solid organizational and project-management habits.
- Comfortable managing multiple funder deadlines independently in a remote setup.
- Working proficiency in MS Office / Google Workspace and CRM tools.
- Reporting to: Manager – Inside Sales
- Scope: Full-time, permanent, remote
- Remuneration: ₹4 – 6Lpa
- No. of positions: 1
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in nonprofit management, public administration, business administration, or a related field
- 1 to 3 years of experience in grant research, grant writing, fundraising, or nonprofit fund development
- Strong grant research, proposal writing, and grant management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple funder deadlines independently in a remote setup
- Working proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and CRM tools
- Prior volunteering experience with Bhumi or a similar organization
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.
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