Sr Associate / Lead Grants — Fundraising (Inside Sales)

This is a remote position.

Role Summary

The Senior Associate / Lead drives Bhumi's institutional fundraising by identifying grant opportunities, writing funder-ready proposals, and ensuring accurate, on-time donor reporting — working closely with program teams to keep proposals and reports grounded in what's actually happening on the ground. Primary Responsibilities (5) Grant Research & Pipeline Building — Identify and evaluate national and international grant opportunities aligned to Bhumi's unrestricted-funding priorities (capacity building, tech, op-ex); track RFPs and funding trends to keep a live pipeline.

Proposal Development & Writing — Partner with program teams to write clear, compelling, funder-ready proposals — narrative, budget, and impact metrics — that meet each funder's eligibility and format requirements. Grant Lifecycle & Compliance Management — Own the full lifecycle from application to closeout: track deadlines, manage submissions, and maintain accurate, up-to-date records in Bhumi's grants database/CRM.

Donor Reporting — Prepare timely, accurate progress reports for each funder, in full compliance with donor requirements. Cross-functional Collaboration — Work with program and M&E teams to gather inputs, verify impact data, and keep proposals and reports anchored in real project outcomes. Preferred Education & Experience Bachelor's/Master's degree in a relevant field (nonprofit management, public administration, business administration, or similar).

1- 3 years of experience in grant research, grant writing, fundraising, or nonprofit fund development. Prior volunteering experience with Bhumi or a similar organization is a plus. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong grant research, proposal writing, and grant-management fundamentals. Excellent written and verbal communication; able to translate complex program information into a persuasive narrative.

Detail-oriented, with solid organizational and project-management habits. Comfortable managing multiple funder deadlines independently in a remote setup. Working proficiency in MS Office / Google Workspace and CRM tools. Other Information Reporting to: Manager – Inside Sales Scope: Full-time, permanent, remote Remuneration: ₹4 – 6Lpa No.

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