Philanthropy Manager - Pollinate Group

Organization: POLLINATE GROUP

Job Title: PHILANTHROPY MANAGER

Reports to: DIRECTOR OF GROWTH

Location: INDIA (REMOTE WORKING)

Introduction:

Pollinate Group is an award-winning, global organisation that empowers women as leaders of change to distribute products, such as solar lights and cooking appliances, that improve health, save time and save money for the world's most neglected communities. We've reached more than 900,000 people across India and Nepal and empowered more than 900 women to bring positive change in their communities. Our team is committed to reaching the communities nobody else will. We also deliver immersive Fellowship programs for students, professionals and leaders from around the world, who seek to have an immediate impact and learn about opportunities from different communities. Currently offered in digital form, our fee for service program is another important avenue for creating social impact.

Read more about Pollinate Group work at: https://pollinategroup.org/

Reason for the hire:

Pollinate Group is seeking to scale its impact in the next three years. The Philanthropy team will drive growth in grants, individual donations and corporate partnerships, to secure new philanthropic revenue of US$1.3 million in 2022. As part of a small global fundraising team you will play a key role in achieving this organisational target and manage a network of prospects and donors in Australia, the US, India and the Netherlands. You will leverage your networks and fundraising expertise as well as our active charities in Australia (DGR1), the US (501c), and India (Section 8). The incumbent will have a proven track record in setting and achieving financial targets within fundraising and philanthropy. You will be purpose driven and seek to create meaningful impact in your professional career.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Strategy and Philanthropy

- Marketing and Communications

- Finance, Compliance and Reporting

- People Management

Note: The roles and responsibilities outlined above are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. The need for flexibility is required and the job holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

Must Haves:

- 5+ years of experience within fundraising, with a demonstrated track record of achieving results against targets

- Demonstrated experience in fundraising to targets of US$1-5 million

- Experience writing grant applications for US, Australian or European funders

- Demonstrated ability to build authentic relationships with global stakeholders with proven, strong facilitation skills and the ability to make asks to individual donors

- Demonstrated results in securing funding from grants and individual donors

- Strong capabilities in gathering information, synthesizing, and crafting compelling and relevant proposals; knowledge of data collection, proposal writing and grant management (including financial acquittals).

- High attention to detail especially in written communication, data analysis, and donor follow up

- Ability to work independently as a self-starter and a confident leader

- Comfort with ambiguity and ability to thrive in a fluid, entrepreneurial environment, and willingness to "roll up the sleeves" and extend beyond formal responsibilities as needed for the work.

- Demonstrated commitment to or interest in international development/women empowerment/climate change/human rights issues.

- Knowledge of the US philanthropy market is highly desirable.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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