Lead - Communications & Fundraising Operations

About the Organization

A leading nonprofit organization working at the intersection of education, gender justice, and community empowerment is looking to hire a Lead Communications and Fundraising Operations. The organization has a strong feminist and rights-based approach and is recognized for its work with marginalized communities through grassroots engagement, research, and capacity building.

This is a strategic role that blends compelling storytelling with the rigor of fundraising operations. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about equity, is a skilled communicator, and has experience driving resource mobilization for mission-driven organizations.

Key Responsibilities

Communications & Outreach (50%)

- Build and execute strategies to amplify programmatic impact through written, visual, and digital storytelling.

- Craft case studies, newsletters, social media posts, and campaign content.

- Ensure brand consistency across communication platforms.

- Manage social media platforms, website content, and analytics.

- Support digital fundraising and awareness campaigns.

Fundraising & Donor Management (50%)

- Lead the development of concept notes, grant proposals, and funding applications.

- Respond strategically to RFPs and manage timelines for submission.

- Build and manage a donor pipeline and maintain a central database for tracking engagement.

- Develop and implement stewardship plans to cultivate long-term donor relationships.

- Coordinate donor reports, acknowledgment materials, and engagement events.

- Ensure compliance with donor guidelines, grant agreements, and reporting requirements.

Key Requirements

- 10+ years of experience in nonprofit communications and/or fundraising, with a proven track record of writing successful grant proposals.

- Prior experience engaging with philanthropic foundations, CSR donors, or international agencies.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi.

- Demonstrated experience in donor management, reporting, and stewardship.

- Hands-on experience with social media strategy, content development, and analytics.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace; familiarity with Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite preferred.

- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Commitment to gender justice and inclusive development.