AVP - Fundraising

Super Scholar; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

VALMIKI LEELA CAPITAL PRIVATE LIMITED is seeking a strategic AVP - Fundraising to lead institutional partnerships and CSR fundraising initiatives with corporate, institutional, and philanthropic partners. You will drive long-term funding relationships, design innovative strategies, and ensure financial sustainability.

Key duties include leading end-to-end donor engagement, preparing proposals and budgets, coordinating with program and finance teams, and ensuring compliance and reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in institutional and CSR fundraising.
• Strong ability to develop and manage grant proposals and budgets.
• Demonstrated donor relationship building and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Analytical mindset with ability to own projects end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead institutional and CSR 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 MIS reports.
• Stay updated with CSR laws, funding trends, and institutional donor priorities.

Skills

Fundraising

CSR fundraising

Grant management

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Proposal development

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.

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