Fundraising Manager, Kolkata

Role: Fundraising Manager, Kolkata Experience: 4+ years Location: Kolkata, West Bengal (with potential travel to Purulia) Salary: Upto 6-8.4 LPA

About the role: To build and lead Indian fundraising efforts from the ground up, with a primary focus on securing CSR partnerships with corporates, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, particularly within West Bengal and across India. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy & Planning Develop and deliver an annual fundraising plan with clear income targets aligned with the 5-year organizational transition plan.

Identify and prioritize corporate, foundation, and major donor prospects in West Bengal and beyond. Monitor changes in CSR regulations and the evolving Indian philanthropy landscape. Understand FCRA norms and regulations to efficiently absorb international funds. 2. CSR & Corporate Partnerships Build, manage, and renew relationships with corporate CSR teams and corporate foundations.

Prepare tailored funding proposals, concept notes, and pitch presentations aligned with the Companies Act 2013 (Schedule VII). Ensure full CSR compliance, statutory registrations, and necessary reporting mechanisms are in place to reach organizational CSR benchmarks. 3. Donor Stewardship & Reporting Manage a donor tracking pipeline and maintain accurate records of all prospects, contacts, and income.

Collaborate with the program team to produce impact reports, case studies, and utilization updates for funders. Host funder site visits in Kolkata and field project locations. 4. Organizational Development Work closely with the leadership team on unified messaging and key funding priorities. Help build internal fundraising capacity, including systems, templates, and eventually a small team.

Report regularly to the CEO on pipeline progress, income generated, and potential risks. Essential

Qualifications & Skills Experience: At least 4 years of non-profit fundraising experience with a proven track record of securing CSR or corporate funding. Network: Existing relationships with corporate/CSR stakeholders (preferably in West Bengal) or a demonstrated ability to build networks from scratch. Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Indian CSR framework (Schedule VII), along with registration and compliance

requirements. Languages: Excellent written and spoken English, along with spoken Bengali. (Knowledge of Hindi is favorable). Skills: Strong proposal writing, budgeting, presentation, and communication skills suitable for executive-level corporate audiences. , Purulia) and across West Bengal. Values: Deep empathy and a strong commitment to advocating for the care and support of vulnerable individuals - Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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