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Director of Development / Senior Fundraising Lead

About the job

Role: Director of Development/Senior Fundraising Lead

Organization: Anudip USA

Location: United States (Remote / Work from Home), Full time

Compensation: Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience. [This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus contingent on the successful achievement of established KPIs.]

Role Overview

Anudip USA is seeking an experienced, strategic, and relationship-driven Director of Development / Senior Fundraising Lead to build and lead our U.S. fundraising efforts. This is Anudip USA’s first full-time fundraising role in the United States and represents a unique opportunity to shape fundraising strategy, build donor ecosystems from the ground up, and partner closely with leadership to scale impact.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in nonprofit fundraising—particularly within organizations focused on the developing world—and has a proven track record of cultivating and stewarding major donors. Experience engaging donors within the Indian and Indian-American community in the United States is strongly preferred.

This role is remote and reports directly to Anudip USA leadership, with close collaboration with Anudip Foundation’s global teams.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Execution

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

Donor Cultivation & Relationship Management

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

Community Engagement & Network Building

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

Campaigns, Events & Partnerships

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

Operational & Reporting Responsibilities

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

Qualifications & Experience

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

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience
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