Fundraising Role - NGO

Position:

Responsibilities include managing the budget, managing volunteers, organizing events, developing donors, and grant writing. These managers must create effective strategies for maximizing donations.

Reporting Relationship(Key Interfaces):

1. Coordinate with CEO / COO with regards to funding requirement and Masoom funding strategy

2. Director - Finance for understanding of budgetary requirements

3. Communication Manager

4. Funders of different profiles

Key Deliverables:

1. Development of fundraising strategies:

- Develop the fund- raising strategy and operational plans around the same to ensure a steady stream of funds for Masoom goals

- Work with the CEO, COO, and Academic Head to integrate their specific needs into the fundraising strategies; review these on a regular basis.

- Participate in and contribute to the annual planning processes to get a full view of funding requirements

2. Fund Raising:

- Develop innovative methods for resource mobilization also responsible for the fundraising budget

- Plan out & write funding proposals in line with requirements and funding including accountabilities, reporting commitments, fund utilization areas, etc. these proposals based on a sound understanding of funder requirements.

- Build a strong relation with funders - corporate and individual and ensure accurate information is maintained on MIS for funds utilization.

- Responsible in setting up meetings with existing and potential funders

- Ensure that donor reports meet requirements and timelines too

- Research and identify online portals for funding.

3. Donor Relationship & Engagement:

- Develop and strengthen existing and new donor relationships, ensuring that the organization maintains effective communications and good relations with donors / funders. Have a steady communication channel with them.

- Understand any changes in funder priorities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

- Identify new funding opportunities

- Work closely with the Communications Manager & the Strategic Apex team

Visibility to Masoom:

- Represent at various networking events and fundraising forums

- Organize fundraising events as per the strategy and operational plan for the year

- Work closely with Communications Manager to develop and implement effective marketing strategies

- Manage public relations and actively pursue exposure in the media with a view to increasing visibility

Reporting:

- Coordinate and anchor the preparation of all reports and statements as per require schedule and donor requirement

- Reporting to Board, funders, donors as and when required along with relevant Information.

Qualification: Post Graduate/MBA

Experience:

- Around 8 years in a like- sized organization

- Strong exposure to fund raising practices in the sector

Skills:

- Eye for detailing

- Excellent presentation skills

Desirable:

- Excellent written communication

Profile:

- Awareness of funding policies of different corporate

- Strong Influencing Skills

- Excellent presentation skills and written communication skills

- Interpersonal Effectiveness

- Assertiveness

- Tenacity and perseverance

- Creative thinking