About Udhyam:
Udhyam Learning Foundation (Udhyam) is on a mission towards Making Bharat Entrepreneurial. We believe that entrepreneurship is a powerful way to channelize an individual’s potential. Entrepreneurship enables agency and allows an individual to work on their strengths while creating value for the world.
Our programs:
• Udhyam Shiksha works on developing entrepreneurial mindsets among the youth and enabling them to achieve their potential, having impacted ~40,00,000 learners across 12 Indian states.
• Udhyam Vyapaar focuses on nano businesses in India, and solving large problems faced by them, at scale; having already enabled up to a 27% income uplift for 5000+ entrepreneurs.
The goal for Udhyam is to build a thriving and supportive ecosystem, where every individual feels empowered to define their own path
Udhyam Shiksha is looking for a Principal Specialist - Fundraising to anchor fundraising efforts and funder relationships across CSR, HNIs and Foundations
Responsibilities:
Actively scout for donors and raise funds as per Shiksha’s fundraising goals
Own and manage funder relationships
Own and manage Funder Proposals: To create customized proposals, to target different funders, as per the need assessed by us or requested by them, in a timely manner.
Own and manage Funder reporting: Preparing individual project reports for the different projects, as per the format specified by funder Or as per internal template within the timelines agreed with funder (mostly quarterly, and annual)
Funder research: Conduct comprehensive online secondary research to understand funder interests and needs, to enable targeting the proposals well.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with other team members, attend key project meetings to understand realities of projects, and actively participate in discussions, when needed.
Misc: Other tasks related to the project, as and when they arise, and as per team’s requirement.
The ideal candidate will have:
Proven track record of raising funds from large institutional donors, CSRs and HNIs
Sound experience in managing donor relationships
Strong network with global and Indian donor community
Deep understanding of the development sector and funder ecosystem
Excellent proposal writing skills, with ability to adapt based on programme and donor requirements
High level of ethics and integrity
Strong ownership and results orientation