Plaksha University - Senior Partner - Institutional Advancement Team

Senior Partner - Institutional Advancement Team

Who are we:

Plaksha, a 21st Century University anchored in technology with an aim to help solve some of the world's toughest challenges through transformational education. The founding team of Reimagining Higher Education Foundation (RHEF), the sponsoring body of Plaksha is made up of CEOs, entrepreneurs, and companies. This is a unique collective philanthropy initiative and is driven by a full-time academic and executive team fuelled by the passion of the founders to bring the finest technology education to India.

What can Plaksha offer you:

- A mission driven challenging workplace with the chance to interact with some of the finest minds across academia and business.

- The opportunity to be part of one of the largest collective philanthropies to reimagine higher education and build future skills for the next generation.

- An open and transparent work culture that promotes our values C.R.E.A.T.E. (Curious, Rigorous, Enterprising, Authentic, Thankful and Exemplary), enabling people to be their best selves.

- A chance to be part of a truly inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives, fostering innovation and growth. We champion inclusivity, promote personal and professional development, and strive to recruit and retain individuals from historically underrepresented and diverse groups, recognizing that diverse talent brings a range of experiences, exper10 Best Educational Websites for Kids (that are free!) - Parentingtise, and knowledge.

Who are we looking for:

Senior Partner, Institutional Advancement Team:

- We are looking for purpose driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey and translate the ambitious vision into reality by building lifelong champions of the cause and acquiring financial support for the university.

- This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and has relevant fund-raising expertise.

- We are also open to considering your application if you have the passion to make a difference, the appetite to take on the tall task of fund raising with transferable skills from previous experience such as private banking etc. and are keen to explore the impact sector to reset your career.

- We have openings for Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. The role reports to the Head of Institutional Advancement.

Role & Responsibilities

- Build and Manage Portfolio: Manage, cultivate, and expand a portfolio of individuals, foundations, and corporations by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors to support Plaksha goals.

- Develop Strategic Plans: Collaborate with leadership, founders, and donors to devise long- and short-term fundraising strategies aligned with the university objectives and fundraising best practices and ethical standards.

- Proposal Development: Create compelling proposals aligning university needs with donor objectives, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and timely reporting.

- Cultivate Donor Relationships: Proactively build and nurture an effective network of partnerships and relationships with prospective donors through customized communications, and donor stewardship efforts in the region.

- Promote Plaksha's Mission: Represent the university at events and increase awareness of the university's vision to inspire prospective donors to participate in collective philanthropy efforts.

- Relationship Management: Work effectively with team members across various teams and levels internally and externally to drive highest levels of donor engagement and relationship maintenance.

- Event Coordination: Organize campus visits and city events for both prospective and existing donors, ensuring engaging content, effective communication and follow ups.

Personal qualities and skills desired :

- Graduate/Postgraduate in any field with 12+ years of work experience in fundraising or in transferable skills such as private banking.

- Understanding of philanthropy networks, grant and proposal process.

- Proven track record of meeting fundraising goals and securing major gifts.

- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.

- Commitment to excellence, accuracy and attention to detail.

- Flexibility in a start-up environment with dynamically changing scope of work and needs.

- Self-driven, proactive, keen learner and motivated to go above and beyond what is asked, to deliver exceptional outcomes.