Associate - Fund Raising - Special Education Needs

Our Client is a visionary 21 year-old Non-Profit Voluntary Organisation based in Dehradun, working for children with special needs and their families.The Organisation imparts early intervention services, education, livelihoods development and training hundreds of children each day in eight independent centres.

Founded by a truly inspiring and passionate Social Activist, raised and studied in the United States, she moved to India and co-foundedthe foundation to provide education and social services to children, disadvantaged by disability and poverty.The Founder exemplifies the cause of the Foundation through her - can do attitude- and core belief in the power of inclusivity, respect, value and potential of each individual.

For the Foundation we are looking at a Delhi/ Dehradun based Associate Fundraising Professional with at least5-6 years of experience in conceptualizing and executing fundraising efforts including corporate sponsorships and donations, individual giving, special events, direct mail programs, etc. The Professional will develop and nurture corporate and community partners for the purposes of fundraising and to elevate the profile of the foundation in the community.

Key Role :

Corporate Donations/Sponsorships :

- Develop and build relationship with community businesses

- Plan and execute corporate sponsorship programs

- Develop and manage direct mail fundraising programs

- Maintain donor recognition program

- Coordinate and execute tax receipting

Foundations/Government :

- Review opportunities through Foundations and Government agencies for grants, competitions and awards and prepare proposals accordingly

Special Events :

- Manage special events and event sponsorships throughout the year

- Provide post-event evaluation including final budget, recommendations, action items

Other :

- Prepare budget projections annually

- Help prepare the Foundation's annual report

- Maintain donor relations including regular reports and newsletters as per donor requirements

- Attend Committee and Board meetings as required

- Advise the Executive Director of new developments and potential new opportunities

Key Skills :

- Strong passion for the cause

- Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written

- Ability to set and achieve ambitious targets

- Prior exposure to graphic design, event management and photography will be helpful.

Minimum Educational Qualifications : Graduation/Post Graduation from a Premier B School