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ANUDIP FOUNDATION · 1 day ago

Director of Development / Senior Fundraising Lead

Anudip USA is the U.S. fundraising arm of Anudip Foundation, a globally recognized nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives in underserved communities. They are seeking an experienced Director of Development / Senior Fundraising Lead to build and lead U.S. fundraising efforts, develop strategies, and cultivate relationships with major donors.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive U.S. fundraising strategy aligned with Anudip’s mission and growth goals
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual major donors, family offices, foundations, and corporate partners
Build a diversified funding pipeline across individual giving, institutional philanthropy, and community-based fundraising
Establish and manage long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals and philanthropic families
Lead donor engagement efforts including one-on-one meetings, site visit coordination, impact briefings, and tailored communications
Serve as a trusted ambassador for Anudip, articulating mission, programs, and impact to sophisticated donor audiences
Expand Anudip USA’s visibility and presence within relevant philanthropic, professional, and community networks
Engage Indian-American community leaders, cultural organizations, and diaspora groups in support of Anudip’s mission
Partner with board members, advisors, and volunteers to activate networks and open doors to new donor relationships
Design and lead fundraising campaigns and donor engagement events (small salons, leadership gatherings, and larger community events)
Collaborate with leadership on strategic partnerships with foundations, corporations, and philanthropic platforms
Support grant strategy and proposal development in collaboration with internal teams, as needed
Maintain accurate donor records, pipelines, and reporting using CRM systems
Track fundraising performance, forecast revenue, and provide regular updates to leadership and the board
Ensure donor stewardship best practices, compliance, and ethical fundraising standards

Qualification

Fundraising strategyDonor relationship managementMajor gifts fundraisingNonprofit experienceCRM platforms familiarityEntrepreneurial mindsetStorytelling skillsCommunication skills

Required

8+ years of progressive fundraising or development experience in a nonprofit environment including within India
Proven experience cultivating donors within the Indian or Indian-American community in the United States
Demonstrated success in major gifts fundraising and donor relationship management
Experience working with or for nonprofits focused on the developing world, global education, workforce development, or international poverty alleviation
Strong storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to translate impact into compelling donor narratives
Comfort operating in an entrepreneurial, build-from-scratch environment with high autonomy

Preferred

Existing relationships with philanthropists, foundations, or donor networks aligned with international development or education
Experience working closely with nonprofit boards and senior leadership
Familiarity with CRM platforms, donor databases, and fundraising analytics

Benefits

Flexible remote work environment
Opportunity to build and lead Anudip USA’s fundraising function from the ground up
Meaningful leadership role within a high-impact global nonprofit

Company

ANUDIP FOUNDATION

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Current Stage
Growth Stage
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