Program Manager - Fundraising

Location: Bengaluru
Experience: 4-6 years in fundraising, CSR partnerships, and program management
Compensation: Competitive

WeLive Foundation

Children growing up in childcare institutions often face a harsh reality when they turn 18: they are forced to leave the only homes they have known. WeLive Foundation was formed to address this critical gap. Their purpose is to support these young adults as they transition into independent and autonomous living. Through their residential Bridge Program and non-residential support modules, they provide a safety net, housing, and opportunities for youth to build resilience and invest in their future. They currently operate three centres in Bengaluru supporting over 60 young people.

Role

Reporting directly to the CEO, this position splits focus between resource mobilization and on-ground impact. You will dedicate roughly 60% of your time to leading fundraising efforts and 40% to overseeing the effective implementation of the foundation's programs.

Responsibilities

Fundraising and Lead Generation: Identify and generate new leads through CSR networks, corporate outreach, events, and research.
Proposal Writing: Write high-quality proposals, concept notes, pitches, and donor decks customized to specific donor priorities.
Pipeline Management: Maintain an updated donor pipeline tracker, tracking the movement of leads from initial contact to closure.
Donor Relations: Support the negotiation and documentation of funding partnerships and ensure timely submission of programmatic and financial reports.
Program Implementation: Support the execution of the Residential and Non-Residential Bridge Programs, working with the team to ensure smooth operations.
Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with mentors, counsellors, and facilitators to ensure implementation quality while engaging directly with youth to ensure participation.

Requirements

Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Social Work, Development, Business, or relevant fields.
4 to 6 years of experience in fundraising, CSR partnerships, and program management.
Strong skills in writing proposals and making presentations.
Ability to design, deliver, and report on program activities.
Capacity to engage empathetically with youth from vulnerable backgrounds.
Willingness to work 6 days a week.