Sr. Fundraising Officer

Plan India; Delhi; On-site; INR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Plan India is seeking an Executive to generate funds from individual donors by acquiring new donors and reactivating lapsed ones.

You will manage referral programs, engage with reactivation data, and drive monthly fundraising targets while building lasting donor relationships with strong communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent English communication skills with ability to talk and listen and build rapport.
• Public speaking and presentation skills.
• Strong teamwork and performance orientation.
• Energy and drive to inspire people.
• Ability to work in a fundraising setting.

Responsibilities

• Generate funds from individual donors through direct engagement.
• Acquire new donors through social media leads and other sources.
• Meet monthly fundraising targets and contribute to overall growth.
• Develop and maintain donor relationships and records.
• Communicate Plan India's mission and programs to potential donors.
• Maintain ethical standards and transparency in fundraising activities.

Skills

English communication

Public speaking

Negotiation

Teamwork

Energy & drive

Education

Graduate or Postgraduate

Job description

Level Of Contact With Children: 2 (Sporadic or occasional contact with children)
The position holder shall be responsible to adhere & work within the ambit of Plan India’s Safeguarding Policy & Gender Equality Policy.

ABOUT PLAN INDIA

Plan International (India Chapter), also referred to as Plan India, is an Indian registered not‑for‑profit organization that is constantly striving to advance welfare and development for children and equality for all girls and women in India. Through its grassroots social development work, Plan India seeks to create lasting impact in the lives of poor and vulnerable children, their families and communities, by gender transformative child‑centered community development.

Since 1996, Plan India has improved the lives of millions of children and young people by enabling them to access and benefit from the safety nets and schemes of the government for child protection, quality education and healthcare services, healthy environment, livelihood opportunities and participation in community development. To know more about Plan India, visit www.planindia.org

SUMMARY OF THE OVERALL JOB

The incumbent will be responsible for generating funds for Plan India through the acquisition of new donors and the reactivation of lapsed donors. The role will primarily focus on managing referral programs and engaging with reactivation data to drive fundraising outcomes. The Executive will play a key role in donor acquisition, engagement, retention, and relationship building, while ensuring the achievement of monthly fundraising targets and contributing to the overall growth of the Individual Fundraising program.

KEY FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate funds from individual donors through direct engagement.
• Acquire new donors through leads generated from social media campaigns and other sources.
• Ensure monthly fundraising targets are met, amounting to six times the salary.
• Develop and maintain long‑term relationships with donors.
• Maintain donor records and ensure regular communication.
• Demonstrate strong communication and negotiation skills to maximize fundraising opportunities.
• Convert primary leads into secondary contacts to expand donor outreach.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks assigned by the organization.
• Maintain high ethical standards and transparency in all fundraising activities.
• Effectively convey the organization’s mission, vision, and programs to potential donors.
• Contact Donors through calls and explain Plan India’s work to members in a clear and exciting way to generate funds to support.
• Cultivate a network of dedicated donors and volunteers. Develop a long‑term relationship with the donor and upgrade them to the donor pyramid.
• Meet the fundraising target given by the line manager.
• Manage F2F meeting with the donors to upgrade the ticket size.

ELIGIBILITY (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)

• Graduate/ Post Graduate
• Excellent English communication skills with demonstrated ability to talk and listen to people and build rapport with them.
• Highly performance-oriented and ability to work in a team.
• Energy and drive to inspire people
• Public Speaking skills

COMPENSATION & EMPLOYMENT

Plan is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply. Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment to child rights and child protection.