Fundraiser

About Jaipur Rugs Foundation

Jaipur Rugs Foundation works to strengthen underserved communities, with a special focus on artisans, by supporting sustainable livelihood initiatives, social protection efforts, and health and wellness programs. Built around the goal of improving rural artisan communities, the foundation aims to deliver long-term, fair, and meaningful social impact.

The organization is looking for an enthusiastic Fundraiser who can help broaden its network of supporters and increase the resources available for its initiatives.

Role Summary

In this position, you will shape and execute a structured fundraising approach to bring in financial support for the foundation’s programs. The role includes discovering funding opportunities, developing donor relationships, writing grant applications, and coordinating fundraising events. The right candidate will be imaginative, self-driven, and experienced in nonprofit fundraising, with a sincere commitment to social development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and drive a fundraising plan that reflects the foundation’s mission, priorities, and values.
• Monitor fundraising developments and use insights to improve future planning.
• Set monthly, quarterly, and yearly fundraising goals and work toward achieving them.
• Find suitable grant opportunities from foundations, public bodies, and other funding channels.
• Prepare persuasive proposals and grant submissions to secure support for the foundation’s projects.
• Work closely with program teams to understand project requirements and tailor grant applications accordingly.
• Build and maintain relationships with potential and existing supporters, including individuals, companies, foundations, and government bodies.
• Create retention and growth plans for the donor network.
• Develop a donor communication process that includes follow-ups, updates, and acknowledgements in a timely manner.
• Plan and deliver fundraising events, both online and in person, to generate income and raise visibility.
• Coordinate with sponsors and event partners to strengthen event outcomes.
• Oversee event logistics, promotions, and post-event follow-up actions.
• Track fundraising performance, review data, and evaluate the success of different initiatives.
• Manage the fundraising budget while keeping activities cost-effective.
• Share regular updates and performance reports with the leadership team.
• Partner with the marketing team to develop fundraising content for the website, social media, newsletters, and related channels.
• Create impact narratives, case studies, and reports that highlight the foundation’s work and encourage donor engagement.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Non-profit Management, Public Relations, or a similar discipline is required; a master’s degree is considered an advantage.

You should have 3 to 5 years of experience in fundraising, grant writing, or donor management within nonprofit organizations.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Solid knowledge of fundraising methods, donor management, and grant writing
• Strong spoken and written communication abilities, including proposal and report preparation
• Capacity to build and sustain relationships with stakeholders at different levels
• Experience in event planning and project coordination with close attention to detail
• Analytical, data-oriented approach with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, fundraising systems, and CRM tools
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment

Personal Attributes

• Genuine interest in social impact and alignment with the mission of Jaipur Rugs Foundation
• Good interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset
• Proactive attitude, creativity, and strong problem-solving ability
• Strategic thinking with the ability to balance several priorities at once