This is a remote position. Role Summary The Senior Associate / Lead drives Bhumi's institutional fundraising by identifying grant opportunities, writing funder-ready proposals, and ensuring accurate, on-time donor reporting — working closely with program teams to keep proposals and reports grounded in what's actually happening on the ground. Primary Responsibilities (5) • Grant Research & Pipeline Building — Identify and evaluate national and international grant opportunities aligned to Bhumi's unrestricted-funding priorities (capacity building, tech, op-ex); track RFPs and funding trends to keep a live pipeline. • Proposal Development & Writing — Partner with program teams to write clear, compelling, funder-ready proposals — narrative, budget, and impact metrics — that meet each funder's eligibility and format requirements. • Grant Lifecycle & Compliance Management — Own the full lifecycle from application to closeout: track deadlines, manage submissions, and maintain accurate, up-to-date records in Bhumi's grants database/CRM. • Donor Reporting — Prepare timely, accurate progress reports for each funder, in full compliance with donor requirements. • Cross-functional Collaboration — Work with program and M&E teams to gather inputs, verify impact data, and keep proposals and reports anchored in real project outcomes. Preferred Education & Experience • Bachelor's/Master's degree in a relevant field (nonprofit management, public administration, business administration, or similar). • 1- 3 years of experience in grant research, grant writing, fundraising, or nonprofit fund development. • Prior volunteering experience with Bhumi or a similar organization is a plus. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Strong grant research, proposal writing, and grant-management fundamentals. • Excellent written and verbal communication; able to translate complex program information into a persuasive narrative. • Detail-oriented, with solid organizational and project-management habits. • Comfortable managing multiple funder deadlines independently in a remote setup. • Working proficiency in MS Office / Google Workspace and CRM tools. Other Information • Reporting to: Manager – Inside Sales • Scope: Full-time, permanent, remote • Remuneration: ₹4 – 6Lpa • No. of positions: 1