Resource Mobilization Lead

Job Description (JD)

Position: Resource Mobilisation Lead

Organization: Gram Vikas Sewa Sansthan (GVSS)

Location: Lucknow / Pratapgarh / Amethi, Uttar Pradesh (Hybrid with travel across project locations)

Reports To

Program Director / Chief Executive Officer

Employment Type

Full-time (Hybrid)

About GVSS

Gram Vikas Sewa Sansthan (GVSS) is a registered non-profit organization established in 1978, working

to improve the lives of marginalized communities across Uttar Pradesh through programmes in

education, livelihoods, health & nutrition, women's empowerment, climate resilience, migration, and

social protection. GVSS partners with national and international donors, CSR foundations, government

agencies, and philanthropic organizations to deliver sustainable development initiatives.

Position Summary

GVSS seeks a dynamic and motivated Resource Mobilization Lead to strengthen its institutional

fundraising and partnership portfolio. The position will play a key role in identifying funding

opportunities, developing high-quality proposals, managing donor relationships, supporting grant

management, and contributing to the organization's long-term resource mobilization strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Institutional Fundraising

• Identify and research funding opportunities from CSR companies, national and international

foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies, and philanthropic organizations.

• Track grant opportunities and maintain a funding pipeline.

• Analyse donor priorities and align them with GVSS programmes.

Proposal Development

• Prepare high-quality concept notes, grant proposals, Expressions of Interest (EOIs), and donor

presentations.

• Coordinate with programme and finance teams to develop technical narratives, logical

frameworks, budgets, and implementation plans.

• Ensure timely submission of funding proposals.

Donor Engagement

• Build and maintain professional relationships with donors, CSR representatives, and partner

organizations.

• Support donor meetings, presentations, and partnership discussions.

• Assist in organizing donor visits and field exposure trips.

Grant Management

• Coordinate with programme teams to collect project updates and documentation.

• Support preparation of donor reports, success stories, case studies, and communication

materials.

• Maintain proposal, grant, and donor documentation.

Resource Mobilization

• Contribute to GVSS's fundraising strategy and annual resource mobilization plan.

• Explore innovative fundraising approaches and partnership opportunities.

• Support organizational visibility through networking events and sector forums.

Field Documentation

• Visit project locations to document programme outcomes, beneficiary stories, photographs,

and impact narratives for donor communication and proposal development.

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Development Studies, Public Policy,

Management, Communications, or a related discipline.

• 1–2 years of relevant experience in fundraising, proposal writing, donor engagement,

programme development, or business development.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Strong research, analytical, and documentation skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Desirable

• Experience working with NGOs or development organizations.

• Knowledge of CSR funding, institutional grants, and donor compliance.

• Familiarity with AI productivity tools and proposal development platforms.

• Basic understanding of project budgeting and logical framework development.

Competencies

• Proposal writing and technical documentation

• Donor research and relationship management

• Strategic thinking

• Strong interpersonal and networking skills

• Attention to detail

• Time management and ability to meet deadlines

• Teamwork and collaboration

• Problem-solving and initiative

Travel

The position requires periodic travel to GVSS project locations across Uttar Pradesh for programme

understanding, documentation, monitoring, and donor visits.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a 47-year-old grassroots organization making a measurable impact.

• Exposure to national and international donor engagement.

• Professional development and learning opportunities.

• A collaborative and mission-driven work environment.

• Opportunity to contribute to the growth and sustainability of the organization.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV and a cover letter to [Confidential Information]