Job Description

*Location: Bhubaneswar**

*Employment Type:** Full\-time

*Position Summary**

Niyatee Foundation is seeking a highly motivated and results\-driven Fundraising Manager to lead fundraising, donor engagement, CSR partnerships, and resource mobilization initiatives. The Fundraising Manager will play a critical role in securing financial support, building strategic partnerships, and ensuring the sustainability of the Foundation's programs and projects.

*Key Responsibilities include:**

Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising and resource mobilization strategies.
Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, CSR organizations, foundations, and funding agencies.
Research and identify grant opportunities, CSR partnerships, institutional funding sources, and government schemes.
Prepare compelling grant proposals, concept notes, donor presentations, funding applications, and partnership documents.
Lead fundraising campaigns, donor engagement activities, awareness drives, and special events.
Develop and execute digital fundraising initiatives through social media, crowdfunding platforms, and online campaigns.
Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, sponsors, philanthropists, and strategic partners.
Coordinate with program teams to develop project proposals and funding requirements.
Monitor donor commitments and ensure timely submission of reports, utilization certificates, and impact assessments.
Maintain donor databases, fundraising records, and partnership documentation.
Represent Niyatee Foundation at networking events, conferences, CSR forums, and stakeholder meetings.
Develop long\-term donor retention and stewardship strategies.
Monitor fundraising performance, revenue generation, and partnership outcomes.
Prepare monthly MIS reports, fundraising dashboards, and management reports.
Support senior management in developing organizational sustainability and growth strategies.

*Core Areas of Responsibility**

Fundraising \& Resource Mobilization
Donor Relationship Management
CSR Partnership Development
Grant Writing \& Proposal Development
Institutional Fundraising
Corporate Engagement
Digital Fundraising \& Campaign Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Reporting \& Documentation

*Eligibility \& Qualifications**

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Management, Marketing, Business Administration, Social Work, Development Studies, Communications, Public Relations, or related discipline.

Minimum 3�5 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, business development, partnership management, or resource mobilization.

Experience working with NGOs, CSR projects, development organizations, foundations, or social enterprises will be preferred.

Proven experience in proposal writing, grant management, and donor engagement.

*Desired Skills**

Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Strong proposal writing and grant development abilities.
Knowledge of CSR regulations, donor funding mechanisms, and fundraising strategies.
Ability to build and maintain long\-term professional relationships.
Strong networking and partnership\-building skills.
Strategic thinking and problem\-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and achieve fundraising targets.
Proficiency in MS Office, fundraising databases, and reporting tools.
Knowledge of digital fundraising tools, crowdfunding platforms, and social media campaigns.
Fluency in English; knowledge of Odia and Hindi will be an added advantage.