Fundraiser

About Vindhya Initiatives Foundation

Vindhya Initiatives Foundation is dedicated to empowering small and marginal farmers through sustainable agroforestry and nature-based solutions, enhancing rural incomes over the long term. The foundation works to restore degraded agricultural landscapes and promote biodiversity in the Vindhya region and beyond. It integrates environmental conservation with livelihood improvements to foster resilient rural communities and climate-positive development. Additionally, the organization develops internationally recognized carbon credit projects that support global climate initiatives, offering team members a unique chance to work at the nexus of agriculture, sustainability, and climate finance.

Role Overview

The Fundraiser will lead efforts to secure financial resources by designing and executing fundraising strategies targeting individual donors, philanthropic foundations, corporate partners, and institutions. Daily responsibilities include research and identification of funding sources, crafting grant proposals, donor presentations, and concept notes, as well as maintaining ongoing engagement with both existing and prospective donors. The position also involves organizing fundraising initiatives and events, aiding outreach and communication efforts, collaborating with program teams for collecting impact data and success stories, managing donor databases, monitoring fundraising performance, and preparing reports for leadership review. This full-time position is based on-site in Jabalpur.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven skills in fundraising and donor relationship management, including grant writing and campaign oversight.
• Strong abilities in research, proposal composition, and report writing, with capability to convert technical program details into engaging narratives.
• Experience in communications and marketing tailored to social impact, including development of outreach materials and digital content.
• Competence in establishing and managing collaborations with NGOs, corporate entities, foundations, and government bodies, and representing the foundation externally.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills to plan events, manage schedules, and coordinate with various teams.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English; knowledge of Hindi or local languages is beneficial.
• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, development studies, business, communications, or related fields; master's degree preferred.
• Previous experience in fundraising, corporate social responsibility (CSR), development sectors, or impact-focused entities, especially within agriculture, rural development, or climate action fields, is advantageous.
• Willingness to work from the Jabalpur office with potential travel to field locations, and commitment to empowering farmers and promoting environmental sustainability.