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Fundraising Volunteer

from 🇮🇳 India

Note THAT THIS IS A VOLUNTEER POSITION WITHOUT ANY PAY/SALARY/STIPEND.

About Proximity Foundation

Proximity Foundation runs structured coding education programs for young people aged 14-18 at Community Care Institutions (CCIs). Using a computer-based LMS curriculum covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL, we pair students with volunteer mentors in cohort-based sessions designed to build real technical skills and lasting confidence.

We are scaling from the first cohort to many cohorts within Mumbai and building the operational team that will carry this program forward. Every role in Proximity Foundation is a direct investment in the young people we serve.

Role Type : Volunteer

Time Commitment : 3-4 hrs/week

Department : Partnerships & Growth

Reports to : Lead Volunteer - Fundraising & Partnerships

ROLE FOCUS

You research and qualify potential donors - who could fund us, how much they can donate and how to reach out to them.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Research potential donors that would form the backbone of the foundation
  • Build, manage, and grow a pipeline of donor and CSR relationships
  • Support Grant proposals and applications as and when needed.

WHAT A TYPICAL WEEK LOOKS LIKE

  • You will research donors with the help of market researchers - CSR funds, government skilling schemes, HNI donors etc.
  • Log findings in the fundraising tracker - one row per prospect
  • Share the updated tracker with the team every week and follow up
  • Flag anything that could also be a partnership so the head can coordinate
  • Support grant proposals and applications as and when needed,

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

You'll be building the financial foundation that allow Proximity Foundation to grow. This is a high-impact role with real strategic influence.

HOW TO APPLY

To express interest in this role, please send a short note (no formal CV required) to: Bhoomi.k@proximity.foundation

Tell us a little about yourself, why this role appeals to you, and any relevant experience. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds — enthusiasm and reliability matter most.

YOU MIGHT BE A GOOD FIT IF -

  • You understand how CSR or grant funding works in India or you want to learn.
  • You are thorough and do not mind doing a deep dive,
  • You can commit to consistent output every week.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Grant writing | Fundraising |   Strategic outreach   |  Stakeholder management   |   CSR / NGO landscape   |   Relationship building   |  Pipeline management |   Business Development 

Only those candidates can apply who are:

  1. Driven by the social initiatives and want to make an impact in the lives of under-privileged students
  2. Can start volunteering from tomorrow
  3. MUST Have relevant skills and interests
  4. Women wanting to start/restart their career can also apply.

BENEFITS

  • Certificate
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Flexible work hours
  • LinkedIn Recommendation
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