Senior Specialist – Fundraising

Udhyam Learning Foundation

. Raise funds from institutional and corporate philanthropy partners .

Posted 10/11/2026contractRemote • IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nonprofit fundraising, proposal development, and donor management, with a strong ability to translate complex data into compelling narratives. Proven skills in research, strategic communication, and collaboration to support youth empowerment initiatives.

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Nonprofit FundraisingProposal DevelopmentDonor ManagementResearch SkillsBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Proposal DevelopmentBudget ManagementData AnalysisNarrative DevelopmentFundraising Strategy

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsIndependent WorkCollaborative Work

Industry Keywords

Youth EmpowermentInstitutional DonorsCorporate PhilanthropyEconomic DevelopmentEducation Sector

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Raise funds from institutional and corporate philanthropy partners
Develop proposals, pitch decks, and budgets aligned with program needs
Assess funders and tailor Udhyam’s value proposition to each partner
Shape the narrative for corporate and institutional donors on the importance of building agency in youth
Research funders, sectors, and datasets across education, youth empowerment, economic development, and related initiatives
Translate budgets and data into clear, reader-friendly stories
Work closely with the Director, Shiksha and Shiksha Operations
Report to the Principal Specialist, Fundraising
Support fundraising for Udhyam Shiksha’s goal of reaching government-school students across India

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 to 7 years of experience preferred, especially in nonprofit fundraising or donor management
Experience in documentation, strategy, research, or communications
Ability to develop proposals, pitch decks, and budgets
Ability to assess funders and position the organization’s value proposition accordingly
Strong generalist and big-picture thinking capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong research skills across funders, sectors, and datasets
Comfort with budgets and data, including translating numbers into clear narratives
High attention to detail and ability to organize information
Ability to analyze data and synthesize multiple inputs into coherent external-facing narratives
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Strong rigour, ownership, and accountability
Belief in experiential learning, youth empowerment, and developing agency in adolescents

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-first team
Flexibility in schedule as long as the work gets done
Team of passionate people focused on creating impact at scale
Support for personal and professional growth
Strong ownership and accountability
Trusting team culture with honest two-way communication