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Fundraising Manager

  • Company

    Centre for Advocacy and Research (CFAR)

  • Location

    New Delhi

  • Employment Type

    Full-Time

  • Functional Category

    Fundraising & Development

  • Experience

    8 - 10 years

  • Date Posted

    19-Feb-2026

About Centre for Advocacy and Research (CFAR)

The Centre for Advocacy and Research (CFAR) is a non-profit organization, founded in January 1998 is committed to advancing the welfare of the poor and improving the quality of life of vulnerable and marginalized groups.

Overview of the Role

Leads institutional and individual fundraising initiatives to strengthen organisational sustainability and growth. Responsible for developing and executing fundraising strategies, managing donor pipelines, and building long-term relationships with foundations, CSR partners, and individual donors. Oversees proposal development, digital fundraising campaigns, donor reporting, and compliance while leveraging CRM tools and analytics to track performance. Works closely with programme and M&E teams to translate impact into compelling narratives and supports leadership in strategic resource mobilisation and long-term positioning

Job Description

• Lead institutional and individual fundraising efforts aligned with organisational priorities.
• Develop and execute fundraising strategies and manage donor pipelines.
• Conduct donor research, prospect mapping, and proposal development.
• Build and manage relationships with foundations, CSR partners, and individual donors.
• Coordinate development of concept notes, proposals, impact reports, and presentations.
• Oversee digital fundraising campaigns and donor engagement strategies.
• Track fundraising performance using CRM tools, analytics, and dashboards.
• Work closely with programme, IT, and M&E teams to translate programme results into compelling impact narratives.
• Ensure donor compliance, reporting timelines, and documentation accuracy.
• Strengthen internal fundraising systems and knowledge repositories.
• Support leadership in long-term strategic positioning and resource mobilisation planning.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

Skill

• Strong proposal writing and donor communication skills.
• Experience in donor research, pipeline management, and CRM tools.
• Familiarity with digital fundraising platforms and donor analytics.
• Ability to translate programme outcomes into impact-focused pitches.
• Strong coordination, follow-up, and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of donor compliance and reporting cycles.

Education

• Graduate or postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Communications, Management, Marketing, or related discipline. • Formal training or certification in fundraising, resource mobilisation, communications, or digital marketing will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in fundraising, donor engagement, or partnerships within the development/nonprofit sector. • Demonstrated experience in institutional fundraising, CSR partnerships, or individual donor engagement.