Job Opportunity for Fundraising Manager at Gramhal

Position:  Fundraising Manager
Location:  Remote
Remuneration:  INR 24-28 LPA
Duration:  Full-time
Last date to apply: 15/10/2023
Start Date:  Immediate

Role Overview:

Gramhal is seeking an experienced and dynamic  Fundraising Manager to steer our fundraising initiatives. This role is crucial in enabling Gramhal to meet its ambitious mission. While the Fundraising Manager will predominantly support the founders in fundraising from a backend perspective, they will also have the opportunity to engage in frontend activities for 25% of their time. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a robust fundraising strategy that aligns with Gramhal’s mission and growth ambitions.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors, investors, philanthropic organizations, and other stakeholders to secure funding and support for Gramhal’s initiatives.
• Creating and updating a CRM to ensure cohesive and transparent communication.
• Build and maintain strong connections within the team to understand the organization’s strategy and vision. As our products and strategy are constantly evolving, the fundraising manager will need to pivot tactics and strategy accordingly.
• Lead the creation of compelling grant proposals, fundraising pitches, and communication materials to attract financial support from diverse sources.
• Formulating and overseeing communication campaigns, including newsletters and social media content.
• Ensure the timely submission of data and reports to donor agencies.
• Provide regular reports on fundraising activities, landscape analysis, funnel, results, and projections to the leadership team and board of directors.
• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and innovative approaches to fundraising, and apply these insights to enhance Gramhal’s fundraising strategy.

Requirements

• Proven track record of successfully leading fundraising initiatives, at least $500,000, where the candidate played a crucial role.
• Experience in building a strong and sustainable organizational fundraising muscle, including maintaining a CRM for donor management.
• Extensive experience in working with HNIs and family foundations based outside of India.
• Strong understanding of fundraising techniques, platforms, and trends, with the ability to adapt strategies to changing landscapes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including grant writing and presentation abilities.
• Ability to appropriately leverage generative AI tools to accelerate the pace of work.
• Experience in building and maintaining relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

About Gramhal

Gramhal is a tech non-profit on a mission to end information asymmetry and improve the livelihoods of 50 million rural households in India by 2030. We have built a suite of digital products – including a chatbot, IVRS, web app, KaiOS, and Android app – to enable farmers to make better decisions. Currently, Gramhal’s product is used by over a quarter of a million farmers.