Fundraising Manager

Position Title: Fundraising Manager

Location: India (Remote or On-site TBD)

Reports To: Country Manager, CLF India

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About Certified Listeners Foundation (CLF)

Certified Listeners Foundation India (CLF India) is part of a global not-for-profit ecosystem committed to emotional wellness, peer support, and mental health advocacy. Through innovative volunteer programs like IGNiTE365, CLF provides 24/7 emotional support, tools for generational wellness, and community-led healing.

To learn more about us, you can visit our social media and website
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CertifiedListeners
• Instagram - https//www.instagram.com/certified_listeners_society/
• ·LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/certified-listeners-society/
• Website CND - https://certifiedlisteners.org/
• Website IND - https://certifiedlisteners.in/

Position Overview

The Fundraising Manager will play a critical leadership role in building and scaling CLF India’s volunteer-powered peer-to-peer fundraising program, while also developing and executing strategies to secure institutional funding through government grants, CSR partnerships, and philanthropic donations.

Key Responsibilities

1) Peer-to-Peer Volunteer Fundraising Program (Primary Focus – 70%)
• Lead and manage the fundraising activities of up to 2,400 volunteers per year (240/month) as part of CLF India’s IGNiTE365 program.
• Design and implement volunteer onboarding, training, and performance tracking systems tailored to peer-to-peer fundraising.
• Coordinate incentives, including administering 10% performance-based bonus pay-outs to top-performing volunteers.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Operations teams to provide fundraising toolkits, landing pages, campaign messaging, and reporting dashboards.
• Monitor performance and adjust strategies to improve retention, engagement, and fundraising results across monthly volunteer cohorts.
• Develop a system of recognition, leader boards, and testimonials to encourage sustained volunteer momentum.

2) Institutional Fundraising & Donor Development (30%)
• Identify and apply for government grants, CSR opportunities, foundations, and international aid programs aligned with CLF’s mission in India.
• Build and manage a database of potential funding partners, grant cycles, and submission deadlines.
• Prepare compelling proposals, applications, budgets, and impact reports for donors and grantmakers.
• Build relationships with corporate CSR teams, philanthropic leaders, and government officials to position CLF as a trusted service partner.
• Collaborate with the Canadian Head Office to align reporting, compliance, and audit requirements across international fundraising channels.

Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Non-profit Management, Communications, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years experience in fundraising, donor relations, or non-profit volunteer engagement.
• Proven experience managing large-scale fundraising campaigns, preferably with a peer-to-peer or grassroots component.
• Strong track record of securing grants or corporate partnerships in the non-profit sector.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal); proficiency in regional Indian languages is a plus.
• Comfortable with CRM tools, fundraising platforms, and managing data and pay out reports.
• Exceptional communication, organization, and leadership skills.

What We Offer
• An opportunity to shape the national volunteer fundraising model for emotional wellness in India.
• A dynamic, mission-driven team committed to breaking cycles of dysfunction and promoting generational healing.
• Ongoing mentorship and support from our Canadian HQ and international partners.
• Room to grow into a national leadership role within a fast-scaling social impact ecosystem.

To Apply:
• Please send your CV and a short cover letter to [Insert email/portal] with subject line: Application – Fundraising Manager, CLF India.