AVP – Fundraising

Neuraleap Group; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

VALMIKI LEELA CAPITAL PRIVATE LIMITED seeks an AVP - Fundraising to lead institutional partnerships and drive CSR fundraising, donor engagement, and strategic planning. You will shape fundraising strategies, identify partners, prepare proposals, and oversee reporting ensuring financial sustainability.

The role requires strong communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills, with coordination across programs and finance teams to align proposals with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in institutional and CSR fundraising.
• Strong capability in proposal development and grant management.
• Demonstrated ability in donor relationship building and strategic planning.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical and financial acumen with ability to manage independent project ownership.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead institutional and corporate fundraising initiatives for the organization.
• Develop and execute strategic fundraising plans to meet annual funding targets.
• Identify potential funding partners including corporates, foundations, and institutions.
• Prepare and submit funding proposals, concept notes, and project budgets.
• Manage end-to-end donor engagement - from outreach to closure and reporting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective donors.
• Lead CSR fundraising efforts and secure partnerships aligned to organizational goals.
• Coordinate with program and finance teams for project design and proposal inputs.
• Ensure timely compliance, documentation, and donor reporting.
• Represent the organization in external meetings, forums, and networking events.
• Track fundraising performance, maintain donor database, and prepare periodic MIS reports.
• Stay updated with CSR laws, funding trends, and institutional donor priorities.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relationships

Proposal development

CSR knowledge

MIS reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Program coordination

Tools

Donor database management

Job description

About The Opportunity

• VALMIKI LEELA CAPITAL PRIVATE LIMITED, formerly Stephead Advisors Private Limited, is seeking a strategic AVP - Fundraising to lead institutional partnerships and fundraising initiatives with corporate, institutional, and philanthropic partners.
• The role is critical to building long-term funding relationships, developing innovative fundraising strategies, and ensuring the financial sustainability of the organization.

Role & Responsibilities

• Independently lead institutional and corporate fundraising initiatives for the organization.
• Develop and execute strategic fundraising plans to meet annual funding targets.
• Identify potential funding partners including corporates, foundations, and institutions.
• Prepare and submit funding proposals, concept notes, and project budgets.
• Manage end-to-end donor engagement - from outreach to closure and reporting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective donors.
• Lead CSR fundraising efforts and secure partnerships aligned to organizational goals.
• Coordinate with program and finance teams for project design and proposal inputs.
• Ensure timely compliance, documentation, and donor reporting.
• Represent the organization in external meetings, forums, and networking events.
• Track fundraising performance, maintain donor database, and prepare periodic MIS reports.
• Stay updated with CSR laws, funding trends, and institutional donor priorities.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• Proven experience in institutional and CSR fundraising.
• Strong capability in proposal development and grant management.
• Demonstrated ability in donor relationship building and strategic planning.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical and financial acumen with ability to manage independent project ownership.

Preferred

• Experience coordinating with program and finance teams for proposal inputs.
• Familiarity with CSR laws and institutional donor priorities.
• Track record in managing donor databases and preparing MIS reports.

Skills: fundraising,institutional,funding