Lead - Fundraising

Location: Bengaluru
Experience: 3-5 years
Salary: ₹9-10 LPA

Durga

Durga is a citizen-led movement dedicated to reclaiming public spaces and making them safer and more inclusive for everyone, especially women and girls. Since 2013, as an initiative of I’m Every Woman Trust, Durga has worked across government, education, and grassroots communities to challenge gender-based violence and shift social norms. With over 36,000 people reached and nearly 6,000 active bystanders nurtured, Durga believes real change happens when people come together—using their voices, actions, and collective ownership to transform public spaces.

At Durga, the work goes beyond awareness. The team runs interactive programs that empower women and girls to speak up and claim their right to public spaces, while also engaging boys and men as allies for gender justice. Durga’s approach is rooted in community mobilization, education, and building a culture where everyone feels responsible for safety and equity.

Role

As the Lead – Fundraising at Durga, you’ll play a key role in growing our movement for safer, more inclusive public spaces. You’ll build strong partnerships, tell our story, and help secure the resources we need to challenge gender-based violence and reclaim public spaces. If you’re passionate about social justice, skilled at building relationships, and ready to make a real impact, this role could be a great fit.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies to support Durga’s programmes
• Build and nurture relationships with donors, partners, and institutional funders
• Craft compelling communication and storytelling to share Durga’s mission and impact
• Lead fundraising campaigns and engage with CSR partners and funding platforms
• Identify new funding opportunities and manage donor pipelines
• Collaborate with the team to align fundraising with program goals
• Represent Durga at events, meetings, and with stakeholders
• Uphold Durga’s values of gender equity and social justice in all activities

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in fundraising or partnerships for nonprofits
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills
• Experience working with CSR, institutional funders, and campaign platforms
• Strategic, people-first mindset
• Strong commitment to gender equity and social justice
• Ready to join immediately and work on-site in Bengaluru

Benefits

• Be part of a passionate team working for safer, more inclusive public spaces
• Opportunity to shape and lead fundraising efforts for a growing movement
• Supportive, values-driven, and collaborative work culture
• Make a direct impact on gender justice and community safety
• Learn and grow with experienced professionals in the social impact sector

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