Manager / Senior Manager - Fundraising, Remote

Ground Zero; India; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent fundraising organization in India is seeking a Manager or Senior Manager - Fundraising to drive fundraising initiatives and establish strong relationships with funders such as CSR initiatives and HNIs. The ideal candidate should have a proven record of raising significant funds, exceptional proposal writing skills, and a strong network in the donor community. This role is crucial to securing resources and ensuring effective communication with funders.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of fundraising from large donors and CSR initiatives.
• Experience in managing donor relationships effectively.
• Strong writing skills for compelling proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising efforts and secure new donors.
• Nurture relationships with all funders.
• Develop customized proposals for funders.
• Prepare project reports as per funder specifications.
• Research funder interests for targeted submissions.
• Collaborate with internal teams on projects.
• Support miscellaneous project-related tasks.

Skills

Fundraising expertise

Donor relationship management

Proposal writing

Networking

Job description

Experience: 3+ years onwards

Salary: Upto 10-18 LPA

About Role

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Manager or Senior Manager - Fundraising, to lead our fundraising efforts and cultivate strong relationships with our funders. This role will be crucial in securing resources from CSR initiatives, High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs), and Foundations to further our impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising Leadership: Actively scout for new donors and secure funds to meet the Program's ambitious fundraising goals.
• Funder Relationship Management: Own and nurture strong, long-term relationships with all funders, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
• Proposal Development: Create compelling and customized proposals tailored to specific funders, addressing their interests and requirements in a timely manner.
• Reporting Excellence: Prepare comprehensive individual project reports for various initiatives, adhering to funder specifications or internal templates, and submitting them within agreed timelines (primarily quarterly and annually).
• Funder Research: Conduct thorough online secondary research to deeply understand funder interests and needs, enabling highly targeted and effective proposal submissions.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, participate in key project meetings to gain insights into program realities, and actively contribute to discussions when necessary.
• Miscellaneous Support: Handle other project-related tasks as they arise, supporting the team's overall requirements.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Proven Fundraising Track Record: A demonstrated history of successfully raising significant funds from large institutional donors, CSR initiatives, and HNIs.
• Donor Relationship Expertise: Sound experience in effectively managing and nurturing donor relationships.
• Strong Network: A robust network within both the global and Indian donor communities.
• Exceptional Proposal Writing: Excellent proposal writing skills, with the ability to adapt content effectively based on specific program needs and donor requirements.
• High Ethics & Integrity: An unwavering commitment to high ethical standards and integrity in all aspects of work.
• Strong Ownership & Results Orientation: A proactive approach, taking full ownership of responsibilities and a strong drive to achieve measurable results.