EdiQue - Lead - CSR/Fund Raising & Donor Relation

CSR - Lead (Fundraising & Donor Relations Manager)

- Support the development of the fundraising strategy and execution plan across key donor stakeholder groups including - Corporate donors and Foundations.

- Manage the fundraising life-cycle from identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship across relevant donor groups.

- Take lead (content writing) in developing various fundraising collateral (pitch decks, FAQs, brochures, case for support, etc.)

Support with donor outreach and solicitation activities including setting up meetings, preparing an agenda for discussions, participating in meetings and responding to donor queries. Following up with donors in the pipeline and ensuring movement across all open conversations.

- Excellent verbal communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external individuals and organizations.

- Outstanding ability to write clearly, quickly, and persuasively. Strong presentation skills and experience with public speaking. Must be a strategic thinker.

- Detail oriented and strong organization skills. Required to execute on multiple competing priorities.- Results oriented with a focus on ensuring fundraising goals and targets are achieved.

- 3-6+ years of professional experience in the not-for-profit, education management or international development sectors, with at least 2 years in fundraising and/or business development.

- Corporate crossovers in allied fields (marketing, sales, business development) are also encouraged to apply

- Prior experience of working on database systems and maintaining CRM/donor databases is a plus.

- Prior experience of working in strategic philanthropy including experience of working with Foundation and corporate donors is a plus.

Skills and Competencies :

- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills

- Outstanding communication skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively

- Strong client engagement skills

- Humility, willingness to listen and learn