The Director – Fundraising will be responsible for managing and overseeing all fundraising activities – retail, grants and corporate. She/he will be responsible for developing fundraising strategies, managing relationships with all donor bases, and regular reporting to donors.

Primary responsibilities include:

Lead the fundraising team in Bhumi, and develop and execute fundraising strategies for retail, foundation/grant, HNIs and corporate channels.
Develop strategies for innovative use of campaigns, events, technology and other approaches to raise funds for Bhumi.
Develop and maintain an active pipeline of prospective donors.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with corporate donors.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with other NGOs and platforms that aid in fundraising efforts.
Lead the effort to identify appropriate grant opportunities, write effective proposals, and ensure on-time submission.
Secure new certifications and accreditations to aid fundraising efforts, ensure all current certifications and accreditations are up to date.
Ensure on-time and accurate reporting for all donors – corporate, grants/foundations and retail donors.
Work with the marketing and communications team to develop an effective pitch for retail and corporate fundraising efforts.
Work with internal program teams, identify funding gaps and opportunities, and leverage relationships to secure funding for them.

Requirements

Preferred Educational Qualification / Experience:

Minimum 5-8 years of relevant work experience
Any post graduate degree – having an MBA in relevant disciplines will be preferred.
Prior experience in the non-profit/Banking/financial sectors will be an advantage.
Experience in project/program management, ability to coach and mentor a team, set and achieve targets/timelines will be a definite advantage.
Experience in building and managing relationships with external partners, and working productively with several internal teams will be a plus.
Should be able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Must be incredibly self-motivated, and have a strong drive to make a difference in the social sector.
Strong people engagement, networking and influencing skills.
Strong aptitude to use technology for greater impact.

Other information:

Reporting to: Co-founder/Board of Directors

Designation: Senior Manager – Director based on the candidate’s profile

Scope: Full time

Remuneration: Negotiable based on the candidate’s profile

Minimum commitment: Three years

Expected Joining Date: March 2022

To apply for this job please visit bhumi.zohorecruit.in.