Job Title: Grant Writer – CSR

• Department:* Fundraising / CSR
• Location:* - Pune
• Experience Required:* 4-6 years (preferred in NGO/social sector)

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Role Overview:

We at Spherule Foundation are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Grant Writer to support our CSR fundraising efforts. The candidate will be responsible for developing high-quality grant proposals, building partnerships with corporates, and aligning organizational programs with CSR priorities. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of the CSR landscape, excellent writing skills, and prior experience in the social sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and identify potential CSR funding opportunities from corporates and foundations
• Develop compelling grant proposals, concept notes, and donor reports
• Align project proposals with corporate CSR objectives and Schedule VII of the Companies Act
• Coordinate with internal program teams to gather data, impact stories, and budgets
• Conduct field visits for primary data collection and baseline studies to create realistic and impactful proposals
• Prepare presentations (PPTs) for corporate pitches and stakeholder meetings
• Maintain a database of donors, proposals, and funding pipelines
• Ensure timely submission of proposals and compliance with donor requirements
• Support in building and maintaining relationships with CSR partners

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Communications, or related field
• 4-6 years of experience in grant writing, proposal development, or CSR fundraising
• Strong knowledge of CSR laws, particularly the Companies Act (India) and Schedule VII
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience working in the social/development sector
• Willingness to travel for field visits and data collection
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to translate program ideas into structured proposals and budgets
• Strong research and analytical skills

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in donor engagement and corporate partnerships
• Familiarity with impact reporting and monitoring frameworks
• Creative storytelling and content development skills

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Deadline-oriented
• Strong interpersonal and coordination skills
• Strategic thinking

Selection Process:

• Candidates will be required to submit an original proposal (based on a given brief) during Round 1
• Submitted proposals will be reviewed as part of the evaluation process

Compensation

As per industry standards and candidate experience

How to Apply

Interested candidates may send their CV along with writing samples (proposals/reports) to: hrteam@spherule.org