Role Summary:
The Manager/Associate is crucial to the success of fundraising for various impactful programs of the organization. S/he will work towards strategic fundraising & building partnerships for the organization. He/she will work closely with Senior Management on planning and execution of fundraising strategies and undertake extensive research in building a potential donor database

Designation Manager/ Associate- Fundraising & Partnerships
Reporting to Senior Management
Experience 2-3 years of relevant fundraising experience
Vertical Fundraising & Partnerships
Location Any metro/tier-1 cities in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat
Employment Type Full-time with possibility of remote work

We are looking for someone with-

Understanding of the NGOs ecosystem and challenges
Strong understanding of fundraising ecosystem
Knowledge and skills in finding potential donors and networking with them
Excellent communication and coordination skills
Skills in writing concise and winning concept notes/proposals
Excellentcontent writing, speaking and presentation skills
Passionate for socialchange at scale

Key Responsibilities but not limited to:
Research

Identify new funding prospects – Foundations, Corporates & HNIs, through online research and networking etc.
Identify strategic non-profit events and awards to attend and network with relevant stakeholders
Building a prospective donor database and networking with the potential donors
Fundraising Strategy & Implementation
Devise fundraising strategy for the organisation
Prepare winning proposals and pitch to prospective donors
Assist in preparing timely funder reports and other requirements
Building a community of donors, enablers and well-wishers of the organization

Fundraising Communications

Coordinate with project teams to collect and create impactful content for periodic donor reports and
proposals
Coordinate with teams and stakeholders to collect/create success stories, quotes, testimonials, pictures,
videos for donor social media
Monthly newsletters to donors and well-wishers to engage and update stakeholders
Execute partnership press releases and online media visibility

Experience Requirements:

Graduate or Postgraduate in related field
Minimum 2 to 3 years of work experience with similar role
Understanding of current fundraising ecosystem and emerging landscape in India

Skills and competencies:

Strong interpersonal, relationship-building and negotiation skills
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
Proficiency in the English language is amust
Strong organizational skills and attention to details
Multi-tasking and result oriented
Proficiency in MS-Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of other designing software or Apps shall be an added advantage.
Open to travel for meetings & networking events across cities
Resilient to work pressures and periodic demands for quick-and-deep work.
Proven ability to work proactively, independently and as part of a multi-sectoral team in a multicultural environment
Strong networking ability with stakeholders and donor management

Manager/ Associate – Fundraising & Part...