Sr. Associate/Associate Manager Development

A) Proposal/Concept Note Development:

• Write and edit grant proposals, funding applications, and fundraising letters that align with the organization s mission and strategic goals.
• Tailor proposals to meet the specific requirements of various funding sources, including foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Develop proposal narratives, budgets, and supporting documents that clearly articulate proposed projects or programs needs, objectives, and expected outcomes.

B) Content Creation and Strategy:

• Collaborate with program staff and leadership to gather information and data necessary for proposal development.
• Craft compelling stories and case statements that illustrate the impact and value of the organization s work.
• Ensure proposals reflect the organization s voice, branding, and strategic priorities.

C) Donor/Prospect Management:

• Conduct research on potential funders, including their interests, funding history, and application guidelines.
• Analyze funding opportunities to match organizational needs with funder priorities. Writing, editing, and overseeing the completion and submission of reports on all grants
• Keeping a record of all grant reports due during the year
• Demonstrate sensitivity to relationships with major donors and UHNIs maintaining high degree of confidentiality.

D) Quality Assurance:

• Review and revise proposals to ensure clarity, coherence, and adherence to funder guidelines.
• Proofread for accuracy, grammar, spelling, and formatting errors.
• Ensure all proposals are submitted on time and meet the organization s quality standards.

E) Collaboration and Coordination:

• Work with the development team to coordinate proposal submissions and gather necessary documentation.
• Engage with Program Heads/managers and other stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and relevance of proposal content.
• Participate in strategy meetings to discuss funding goals and proposal development plans.

F) Continuous Improvement:

• Track and analyze the success rate of proposals and use feedback to improve future submissions.
• Stay informed about trends and best practices in fundraising and grant writing.

• Master s degree or equivalent in business administration, public administration, public policy, or other directly relevant fields
• 6-8 years of work experience in the Not-for- Profit sector
• Proven experience in writing successful grant proposals or fundraising documents, with a portfolio of successful proposals.
• Experience working in the nonprofit sector or with fundraising teams is preferred. A deep knowledge of Systems Change/Public Policy/Climate change/ Gender/ Public health sectors would be considered a big positive
• A high level of computer literacy is required, including familiarity with CRMs or relational databases, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Product
• Possess a solid understanding of budgets as they relate to proposals and grants

• Excellent Research skills and deep knowledge of the funding ecosystem
• Excellent communication skills- both written and verbal. Demonstrate succinct and comprehensive writing skills
• Ability to craft persuasive and strategic content that engages potential funders.
• Ability to learn quickly on the job; willingness to adapt; excels in working across multi-disciplinary teams and exhibits superior project management skills
• Able to deal with ambiguity
• Highly Self-Motivated, can take complete ownership and work independently in an unstructured work environment with minimal supervision

What Janaagraha offers

At Janaagraha, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and passionate citizens who apply cutting-edge technologies and practices aimed at social change in India s cities. We offer a dynamic, driven, and vibrant work environment for professionals who are passionate about investing their time, skill sets, and energy to transform the quality of life in India s cities. At work, you will be exposed to a unique combination of policy, practice, and platforms and will have abundant opportunities to learn and apply professional skills to social challenges.

Janaagraha is an equal opportunity employer and offers a highly dynamic and enabling work environment. We provide competitive remuneration commensurate with relevant experience skill-sets and background.

This position is based out of Bengaluru.

Please write to us with your CV and a cover letter, along with a link to your updated LinkedIn profile at work@janaagraha.org with Sr. Associate/Associate Manager Development in the subject line