WE’RE HIRING | Fundraising Expert – Saarathi Initiative
Humanitarian Solutions Hub Private Limited is looking for a Fundraising Expert to lead and strengthen the fundraising, donor engagement and resource mobilisation efforts for Saarathi – India’s Collective for Climate Resilience.
Location: Dwarka, Sector 23
Working Schedule: Monday through Friday per week (out of 5 working days)
Type: Full-time Engagement
Duration: 3 Months with a possibility of extension
Time Commitment: Minimum 40 hours per week
Weekend: Saturday & Sunday off
Application Deadline: Interviews will be held on a rolling basis until15 November 2026
*Important Note: Only candidates with relevant educational qualifications and professional experience in the fundraising, CSR, development, or related sectors are encouraged to apply*
About Saarathi
Saarathi – India’s Collective for Climate Resilience is a nationally anchored, multi-partner disaster management and rapid response initiative supported by Humanitarian Solutions Hub Private Limited (HSHPL).
Saarathi works to strengthen community-led disaster management, addressing climate risks and managing humanitarian crises by connecting already vetted grassroots organisations with timely financial resources, technical support and capacity-building.
The initiative places communities at the centre of preparedness, response, recovery and long-term resilience, with a focus on making humanitarian assistance faster, locally relevant, accountable and sustainable.
About Humanitarian Solutions Hub Private Limited
Humanitarian Solutions Hub Private Limited (HSHPL) is an independent humanitarian research, technology, advisory and innovation enterprise established by experienced humanitarian and development professionals.
HSHPL works with government institutions, development partners, businesses, civil society, academic institutions and international agencies to advance humanitarian action, disaster risk reduction, climate resilience and sustainable development. Its multidisciplinary services include research, technical assistance, programme design, policy and governance, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL), institutional strengthening, capacity development, geospatial analysis, GIS and remote sensing, drone applications, digital risk assessment and knowledge management. By combining evidence, technical expertise, local knowledge, responsible innovation and strategic partnerships, HSHPL connects communities, institutions and sectors to develop practical, ethical and locally relevant solutions. It aims to support organisations across India and the Asia-Pacific region to make informed decisions, strengthen resilience and deliver sustainable impact.
About the Role
We are looking for a Fundraising Expert who can take ownership of Saarathi's fundraising and resource mobilisation efforts during the engagement period.
The role will focus on identifying and engaging potential CSR partners, philanthropic organisations, foundations, HNIs, institutional donors and other funding partners, while building a strong pipeline of opportunities for Saarathi.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a fundraising and resource mobilisation strategy for Saarathi • Identify and map potential CSR, philanthropic, institutional and individual funding opportunities
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective donors and partners
- Research and identify suitable CSR programmes, foundations, grants and calls for proposals
- Develop fundraising proposals, concept notes, pitch decks and donor communication materials
- Support preparation of budgets, funding pitches and partnership proposals
- Build and maintain relationships with potential donors, CSR leaders, foundations and relevant networks
- Initiate and coordinate donor outreach, meetings and follow-ups
- Explore strategic partnerships and collaboration opportunities for Saarathi
- Maintain a structured fundraising tracker and opportunity pipeline
- Support donor engagement, reporting and relationship management
- Work closely with the Saarathi Secretariat to understand programme priorities and translate them into compelling funding propositions
- Track fundraising progress and provide regular updates and recommendations
- Identify innovative approaches to diversify and strengthen Saarathi's funding base
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) – Fundraising Expert | 3 Months
- Fundraising Strategy: Develop and implement a structured resource mobilisation strategy for Saarathi.
- Fundraising Target: Mobilise confirmed funding of at least ?50 lakh (10% of the ?5 crore Saarathi project target) through CSR partnerships, institutional donors, philanthropic organisations, or other relevant funding sources during the 3-month engagement period.
- Donor Mapping: Identify and map at least 50 potential CSR partners, foundations, HNIs and institutional donors.
- Funding Opportunities: Identify at least 15 relevant grants, CSR programmes and funding opportunities.
- Donor Outreach: Initiate 25-30 targeted donor communications and facilitate 6–8 donor meetings.
- Proposal Development: Develop and submit 4–6 funding proposals, concept notes or partnership pitches.
- Partnership Development: Build 4-5 potential strategic funding partnerships.
- Resource Mobilisation: Generate a qualified funding pipeline and pursue financial commitments.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain an updated donor tracker, outreach records and monthly progress reports.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are looking for someone with:
- Educational Qualification: An MBA or postgraduate qualification in Business Development, Marketing, Finance, Commerce, Economics or any other relevant field.
- Professional Experience: Minimum five years of relevant experience in fundraising, resource mobilisation, CSR partnerships, institutional grants, corporate partnerships or donor engagement, preferably within the NGO, humanitarian or development sector.
- Proven Fundraising Track Record: Demonstrated experience in securing CSR funding, institutional grants, philanthropic contributions and corporate partnerships, with evidence of previous fundraising achievements.
- CSR & Donor Knowledge: Good understanding of India's CSR ecosystem, corporate foundations, philanthropic institutions, HNIs, institutional donors and grant-making organisations.
- Proposal & Grant Writing: Proven ability to independently develop funding proposals, concept notes, project budgets, pitch decks, grant applications and donor presentations.
- Donor Network: Established professional relationships with CSR heads, corporate decision-makers, foundations, philanthropic organisations and institutional funding agencies.
- Financial & Compliance Understanding: Ability to understand project budgets, funding requirements, grant agreements, utilisation reporting, donor due diligence and relevant CSR/FCRA compliance requirements.
- Communication & Negotiation: Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, networking, negotiation and relationship-management skills.
- Added Advantage: Digital Fundraising & MIS: Familiarity with donor management databases, CRM tools, digital fundraising platforms, funding opportunity trackers and reporting dashboards will be an added advantage.
If you enjoy building relationships, identifying opportunities, developing compelling funding propositions and creating partnerships for social impact, we would love to hear from you.
To Apply: Please email your CV along with a brief note highlighting your fundraising/resource mobilisation experience and relevant work or partnerships you have developed to info@hshpl.com.