Fundraising Coordinator
SCOPE
The Fundraising Coordinator is a key role in helping the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS) to grow
the scale and impact of our programs. The position engages with CWS staff to develop grant
proposals, build CSR networks, and develop new fundraising opportunities. The role requires
constant interactions and collaboration with all teams at CWS.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Assist the Executive Director and senior team in funding and funding related outreach work at
CWS.
● Develop and write proposals for any CWS programs and projects. Coordination of CWS staff
involved in planning, writing, and editing proposals with frequent progress review and
feedback with CWS senior management.
● Maintain accurate and up-to-date information on all submissions, grant-funded projects and
donors in relevant databases, and filing systems in coordination with the CWS accounts team.
● Identify new funding opportunities and liaise with potential donors. Manage
retail/crowdfunding platforms like Give India etc.
● Maintain donor databases for all fundraising activities, ensuring timely submissions and
contractual obligations.
● Manage and coordinate fundraising campaigns and events with crowdfunding platforms.
Submit donor reports that meet requirements and contractual obligations, ensuring that they
are of a high standard and submitted on time.
● Manage Donor management platforms like Salesforce NPSP/Zoho etc
REQUIRED SKILLS
● This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve the
required results in a demanding and fast paced environment, managing time effectively, and
adapting priorities to respond to changing demands and tight deadlines.
● Proven track record of writing successful proposals for research and conservation programs,
preferably in the wildlife and environment sector. 2-3 years of experience in fundraising.
● Experience and familiarity with CSR networks and funding opportunities in India.
● Excellent writing and research skills and computer literacy. Demonstrated ability to work
effectively as part of a team or independently.
● Good spoken and written communication skills (preferably English) as well as interpersonal
skills.
● Strong analytical (data/evidence gathering, analysis and interpretation, hypotheses framing
and validation) and research capabilities.
● Strong excel, communication, storytelling and presentations capabilities
● Comfort with technology usage and products.
APPLICATION PROCESS
For a review of application, please submit the following:
For a review of the application, please fill in our application form at
https://forms.gle/m7vhdJBZQ1wioN2H8
You will be required to submit the following documents:
1) Curriculum Vitae
2) Cover Letter
3) Names and details of three references
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
