Job Title: Associate – CSR Partnerships & Fundraising
Location: Dehradun (with occasional travel as required)
About the Organization
We are a mission-driven organization committed to advancing animal welfare through rescue, rehabilitation, advocacy, awareness, and sustainable development initiatives. We seek passionate individuals who believe in creating meaningful social impact and are motivated to contribute towards building a compassionate ecosystem for animals.
Position Summary
This role will support the organization's fundraising, partnerships, research, documentation, and program development efforts. The role requires strong analytical skills, proposal-writing capabilities, and the ability to translate data and field insights into compelling presentations and reports. The ideal candidate should possess a genuine passion for social impact and animal welfare, coupled with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Data Analysis & Research
· Conduct research on CSR opportunities, foundations, trusts, and institutional donors.
· Analyze programmatic and impact data to generate insights and support decision-making.
· Develop donor mapping and prospecting databases.
· Monitor sector trends, funding opportunities, and policy developments relevant to animal welfare and social development.
Proposal Writing & Resource Mobilization
· Assist in drafting high-quality concept notes, grant proposals, funding applications, and donor communications.
· Coordinate with program teams to gather information required for proposal development.
· Support fundraising and partnership-building initiatives through research and documentation.
Documentation & Reporting
· Prepare project reports, impact reports, case studies, and success stories.
· Maintain organized records of donor communications, proposals, reports, and organizational documents.
· Ensure timely compilation and submission of reports to stakeholders and funding partners.
Presentation Development
· Create professional presentations, pitch decks, donor briefs, and organizational profiles.
· Support leadership in preparing presentations for meetings, conferences, and partner engagements.
· Present research findings and analytical insights in a structured and visually appealing manner.
Project Coordination & Operations Support
· Work closely with multiple project teams to ensure smooth day-to-day coordination, information flow, and timely execution of activities.
· Collect, compile, and validate programmatic data, impact metrics, and field updates from various teams.
· Facilitate inter-departmental coordination for proposal development, donor reporting, presentations, and stakeholder communications.
· Track project milestones, deliverables, and reporting timelines to ensure compliance with donor and organizational requirements.
· Undertake any other responsibilities aligned with organizational growth and impact objectives.
Partnership Development & Stakeholder Engagement
· Conduct research and mapping of prospective CSR donors, corporate partners, foundations, trusts, and philanthropic institutions.
· Support CSR lead generation and prospect identification activities to expand the organization's partnership pipeline.
· Coordinate and follow up with existing and prospective partners regarding proposals, meetings, documentation, reporting requirements, and engagement opportunities.
· Maintain and regularly update partner databases, interaction records, and partnership trackers.
Desired Qualifications
· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work will be preferred but not limited.
· 1–3 years of relevant experience in the social development sector.
· Experience in proposal writing, reporting, research, or fundraising will be preferred.
Required Skills:
· Strong data analysis and research capabilities.
· Excellent proposal and report-writing skills.
· Proficiency in preparing presentations and donor-facing documents.
· Strong documentation and organizational skills.
· Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Google Workspace.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Preferred Attributes
· Demonstrated interest in social development and community impact.
· Strong passion and empathy towards animal welfare and protection.
· Detail-oriented, proactive, and solution-driven approach.
· Ability to work in a dynamic and mission-oriented environment.
· High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to organizational values
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person