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

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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 Responsibilities

1. Strategy & 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.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel to project locations (e.g., Purulia) and across West Bengal.
• Values: Deep empathy and a strong commitment to advocating for the care and support of vulnerable individuals

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This job is posted on Oct 23rd, 2026, on Ground Zero

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