Jan Sahas JD: Senior Lead, Fundraising and Donor Engagement

Function

Migrants Resilience Collaborative

Reports to

Director, Migrants Resilience Collaborative

Location

Delhi

Travel

Yes, up to 25%, including travel to participate in fund raising events and project sites across India

Annual CTC

Competitive compensation and benefits (commensurate based on experience)

About us

JanSahas was founded in the year 2000 to ensure dignity for India’s most socially excluded communities. Since then, we have made significant contributions to support communities and shift systems to address forced labour, sexual violence (e.g., designed and piloted a nationally recognized model for survivor support centre), and manual scavenging (e.g., helped bring about landmark legislation to prohibit the practice and compensate victims).

The MigrantsResilienceCollaborative(MRC)was convened by Jan Sahas in 2020 to plug India’s broken social protection delivery systems and make migrant families more resilient. MRC builds on Jan Sahas’ two decade-long experience of working with migrants to implement a two-pronged strategy: First, direct implementation where we work to implement last mile delivery systems, ensuring the most vulnerable migrants have access to existing social protection schemes. Second, systems change, where we partner with governments to strengthen infrastructure and implementation, and with industry, where we work with investors and real-estate companies to improve incentives and accountability towards worker welfare. Since October 2020, we have reached more than 8.8 million migrant households.

Roles and responsibilities:

MRC is seeking an experienced Sr. Lead - Fundraising and Donor Engagement with strong fund raising, especially from CSR and local philanthropic organisations, and networking capabilities. The role involves have strong skills in developing grant proposals and building and nurturing relationships with prospective funders and local philanthropic organizations. The ideal candidate should be proactive and should collaborate effectively with teams.

Donor engagement and fundraising – Key responsibility areas (KRAs)

Fund raising (60%)

• Own and achieve annual fundraising targets for MRC, ensuring a pipeline that covers 2 to 2.5 times the yearly target
• Design and execute MRC’s annual fundraising strategy to meet revenue goals,including multi-year donor commitments.
• Assess partner CSOs’ fundraising readiness and baseline capacity, including systems, documentation, and donor engagement practices
• Represent the organization at key fund-raising events and funder forums, build relationships with CSR partners and local philanthropic organisations, and convert engagements into funding opportunities through effective follow-ups.
• Collaborate with teams to understand evolving programme needs and translate them into funding requirements.
• Co-create detailed, high-quality concept notes and funding proposals along with different units.

Donor engagement (40%)

• Identify, cultivate, negotiate and close funder relationships independently across local CSR funders, Indian and international philanthropies aligned with the MRC’s mission.
• Steward existing donors to secure renewals, upgrades, and repeat funding
• Monitor evolving priorities of CSR funders and philanthropies to inform outreach, tailor proposals, and align MRC’s positioning with funding opportunities. Work on reporting requirements and timelines to ensure timely and relevant submissions, and prepare detailed reports aligned with the reporting commitment to funders. Work closely with programme teams and senior management to stay updated on ongoing work and the impact being generated.
• Assist the senior management team in drafting and execution of grant MoUs & agreements and fund release documents from time to time.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social/development management, public policy or related disciplines.
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in a fund-raising role, with a minimum of 4-5 years in the social development sector.
• Demonstrated strong skills in grant proposal writing
• Ability to build and manage relations with key stakeholders across levels.
• Familiarity with funding landscape and funder requirements.

Compensation and benefits :

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Annual CTC: Commensurate with experience, skills, etc.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Term-life Insurance
• A total of 25 days of annual, casual, and sick leave. Additional six days of menstrual leave
• Maternity leave (as per law), paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Program / mental health support

Why Work with Jan Sahas

At Jan Sahas, we prioritize the growth and development of our team by offering tailored support. During your time with us, you’ll have access to professional development, leadership training, and mentorship opportunities.

Additionally, we foster a supportive and inclusive environment through the following initiatives:

• Employee Wellbeing: We offer mental health and wellness programs, including physical and virtual meetups, to promote inclusivity and connection.
• Employee Voice:Launching this year, we are committed to reshaping our employee policies to ensure they remain balanced and centered on the needs of our team.
• Goal-Setting and Reviews:We support your career growth through clear goal-setting and regular performance reviews to help you reflect on your progress.
• Competitive Compensation: We believe in fair and competitive salaries that align with your responsibilities and contributions.
• Menstrual Leave: Women employees are entitled to up to 6 days of menstrual leave annually.
• Comprehensive Leave Policy:Our leave policy combines public holidays, sick leave, and casual leave, encouraging a healthy work-life balance.
• Expertise and Diversity: You’ll collaborate with leading experts tackling some of India’s most complex issues. Our diverse team and comprehensive approach offer ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates can apply for the job here by 31st May 2026.