Fundraising Strategy Associate

About CodeYogi Foundation

CodeYogi Foundation delivers AI and coding education to underprivileged students throughout India via mobile-first technology, in their native languages, supported by an AI tutor accessible through smartphones. Their program caters to over 300,000 students across nine states and more than 100 districts, nearly half of whom are female, with about 95% learning exclusively on smartphones without laptops or English proficiency requirements. As a Section 8 non-profit, they are scaling up following founder-backed growth and initiated fundraising in October 2025 to expand reach to 1 million students by 2027 and 5 million by 2030.

Role Overview

The Fundraising Strategy Associate will collaborate closely with the Director to develop and manage the fundraising pipeline, transforming leads into enduring partnerships to support the foundation’s growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop fundraising strategies: Identify promising funding channels including CSR initiatives, foundations, high-net-worth individuals, and philanthropic sources; analyze donor insights and outreach data to refine strategy; recommend priorities to enhance the fundraising funnel.
• Pipeline development and relationship management: Construct a qualified donor pipeline aligned with the mission; initiate personalized outreach; maintain engagement through timely follow-ups until prospects are ready for higher-level discussions.
• Execute fundraising operations: Manage the fundraising CRM ensuring all opportunities progress; oversee proposal submissions, deadlines, and communications; equip senior leadership with thorough research and briefing materials for donor interactions.
• System and process enhancement: Create scalable fundraising workflows, improve templates and procedures to strengthen fundraising capacity over time.

Benefits and Growth Opportunities

• Work closely with leadership, influencing key partnership-building strategies.
• Lead critical efforts that directly affect organizational impact expansion.
• Opportunity to develop foundational fundraising systems and processes.
• Acquire diverse skills in research, partnerships, strategy, and fundraising execution.
• Experience direct results from your partnerships facilitating technology education access.
• Encouragement to innovate and implement improvements to current methods.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong skills in prospect research and fundraising knowledge.
• Analytical mindset for interpreting donor and outreach data.
• Proficient in written communication and relationship cultivation.
• Persistence and consistent follow-up to nurture donor interest.
• Project management capabilities with attention to detail.
• Effective organization and pipeline oversight.
• Ownership-driven approach with alignment to the foundation’s mission.

Preferred Skills

• Networking proficiency to expand donor contacts.
• Familiarity with AI and research tools to enhance prospecting.
• Adaptive and quick learning abilities in dynamic environments.

Workplace Principles

• Strong commitment to mission-driven impact in education accessibility.
• Ownership mentality focusing on outcomes beyond assigned tasks.
• Resourcefulness in problem-solving and progress achievement.
• Empathy towards diverse populations to build trustful relationships.
• Integrity in all actions, maintaining honesty without supervision.
• Clear communication and teamwork across organizational levels.
• Flexibility and adaptability amid shifting priorities.
• Dedication to excellence and delivering high-quality work.

Additional Details

• Location: Dehradun office with occasional travel for donor meetings and events.
• Working hours: Core hours are 10 AM to 7 PM, Monday to Friday, with flexibility for events and international funder coordination.
• Experience required: Between 2 to 6 years in relevant roles.
• Salary: Competitive range of 8,000,000 to 15,000,000 Indian Rupees annually, dependent on experience and fundraising track record.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Open to diverse candidates, especially those who personally relate to the barriers faced by the students served.