Development Officer

Job Description : Fundraiser

Location :

On-site at Govardhan Eco Village, Palghar, Maharashtra, India

Organization :

Govardhan Rural Development (Schbang)

Open Positions : About Us

Govardhan Rural Development (an initiative by Schbang) is dedicated to sustainable rural transformation through impactful, eco-friendly, and community-driven initiatives. We are seeking a

dynamic CSR Executive (Fundraising & Partnerships)

who can fuel our mission by building powerful partnerships, pitching to corporates and HNIs, and driving sustainable fundraising.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Business Development :

Identify, approach, and secure funding from corporates, HNIs, and foundations through effective pitching and proposal development.

Partnership Hunting :

• Research and target potential partners;

proactively engage new prospects to expand the donor base.

Pitching & Convincing :

Deliver compelling presentations and pitches that communicate the value and impact of our rural development projects.

Relationship Building :

Build and nurture long-term donor and partner relationships to ensure repeat contributions and strategic collaborations.

Strategic Documentation :

Create high-quality proposals, impact reports, and presentations to showcase project success and attract continued funding.

Engagement Activities :

Coordinate corporate engagement programs (on-ground and virtual) that strengthen partnerships and donor relations.

Qualifications & Skills

2+ years of proven fundraising, sales, or corporate partnership experience.

Strong business development, hunting, and convincing skills.

Excellent communication, proposal writing, and presentation abilities.

High confidence in pitching to decision-makers, corporates, and HNI clients.

Strong research skills to map and pursue potential funding opportunities.

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

Passion for CSR, rural development, and sustainability.

Why Join Us?

Be at the forefront of fundraising for high-impact, mission-driven projects.

Full support : Food, accommodation, and travel provided at Govardhan Eco Village.

Work directly on initiatives that transform rural communities and create measurable impact.

Opportunity to grow within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.