The Fundraising Consultant will play a critical role in supporting Platform for Indian Democracy’s financial sustainability by supporting donor prospecting, managing grant applications and reporting, supporting fundraising campaigns, and maintaining donor records. The role involves both planning and hands-on implementation to expand and deepen donor relationships aligned with the organisation’s mission to strengthen democratic values in India and within the diaspora.
Applications close: Friday 18th July 2025
To apply, please send a CV and statement of intent to info@democracyforindia.org
Start Date: Friday 15th August 2025
End Date: Monday 15th December 2025
2 days-a-week
Fee based on the experience and suitability of the candidate.
Platform for Indian Democracy is a community-led organisation that is bringing together the British Indian community in support of democratic and secular values in India. Our vision is for Indians outside of India to stand up for Indian Democracy, collectively challenging the forces seeking to undermine democratic principles and freedoms when the space for those in India to do so is vanishing.
1. Donor Prospecting and Pipeline Development
· Identify and research potential donors including individuals, foundations, and CSR entities. Collect and coordinate names from Advisors.
· Maintain a structured donor pipeline and update prospect records regularly.
· Monitor trends in philanthropy and align opportunities with organizational programs.
2. Donor Communication and Stewardship
· Draft donor emails, thank-you letters, updates, and impact reports.
· Assist in maintaining personalized donor engagement plans.
· Coordinate periodic outreach campaigns and fundraising appeals.
3. Grant Coordination
· Track and manage grant application timelines and requirements.
· Support the writing and submission of grant proposals and reports.
· Maintain organized records for each grant cycle, including deliverables and deadlines.
4. Fundraising Campaign Support
· Assist in planning and executing annual and ad hoc fundraising campaigns for retail donations.
· Coordinate with communications staff for campaign messaging, content, and design.
· Track campaign performance metrics and donor feedback.
5. Data Management and Reporting
· Maintain accurate and confidential donor records in CRM or spreadsheets.
· Generate periodic fundraising and engagement reports for internal use.
· Support development of dashboards or summary reports for leadership review.
· Updated donor pipeline report (monthly or quarterly)
· Submission of grant proposals and timely reporting (target to be set annually)
· Execution support for major fundraising campaigns
· Monthly/quarterly donor communication updates
· Clean and accurate donor database with engagement history
· Periodic fundraising metrics reports
6. Fundraising & Development
· Some Understanding of donor cultivation and retention strategies
· Experience with fundraising appeals and proposal writing
· Familiarity with donor databases or CRM systems
7. Communication
· Clear and compelling writing skills
· Professional interpersonal communication for donor and partner interactions
8. Organization & Planning
· Strong attention to detail and record-keeping
· Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
9. Technical Proficiency
· Proficiency in MS Office or Google Workspace
· Familiarity with CRM tools (Salesforce, Airtable, etc.) and campaign platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)
· Basic design skills (e.g., Canva) are a plus
10. Mission Alignment
· Strong commitment to democratic values and civic participation
· Ability to represent the organization’s mission with authenticity and discretion
· Achievement of fundraising targets (donations raised, grants submitted)through support provided
· Timeliness and quality of grant applications and donor reports
· Growth and management of donor pipeline
· Quality of communication and stakeholder engagement
· Accuracy and integrity of donor records
