Job Opportunity for Director, Development at Teach For India in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru

## Job Description: Director, Development

**About Teach For India:**

Teach For India is a non-profit organization on a mission to end educational inequity in India. We believe that every child deserves an excellent education, regardless of their background. We achieve this by recruiting and developing a network of passionate leaders who commit to two years of teaching in under-resourced schools. These Fellows, along with our growing network of Alumni, are working to create a more equitable education system for all children.

**Job Location:** Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru

**Experience Required:**

* 6-10 years of professional experience. Prior experience in leading a fundraising function for a large non-profit is highly valuable.

* Experience in building and managing high-functioning teams to achieve outcomes through multiple layers.

* Experience in driving operations in high-pressure, goal-driven environments.

* Strategic and critical thinking skills to conceptualize multiple approaches to problem-solving and develop clear roadmaps with defined roles and responsibilities.

* Strong relationship-building and networking skills to connect individuals, groups, and partners with shared goals.

**Job Summary:**

The Director, Development is responsible for ensuring that Teach For India has the financial and non-financial resources needed to achieve its Phase 4 goals and accelerate progress towards its vision. This role will be instrumental in building a world-class fundraising team and shaping the team culture to support this closely connected community of high performers.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* **Develop and execute a strong fundraising strategy:** Create and execute the vision, annual strategic and operating plans to ensure the team meets its goals, significantly grows funding, and builds long-term sustainability.

* **Build and sustain deep donor relationships:** Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of donors through engaging in meetings, discussions, and correspondence to acquire, immerse, and retain donors.

* **Lead and coach the Development Team:** Effectively manage the team’s donor portfolio, building strong relationships, increasing renewal and upgrade rates, and expanding the donor base.

* **Ensure strong governance towards compliance & smooth operations:** Act as an advisor and auditor to ensure quality control and push the bar of excellence in all development-related systems and processes.

**What Teach For India Can Offer You:**

* The opportunity to be part of one of the most established and visionary movements in the education sector in India.

* A challenging yet flexible workplace in which every individual employee’s Staff journey is tracked for excellence and leadership development.

* A work environment in which employees’ holistic well-being is a core priority, enabling people to be their best selves.

* Access to connections and resources from the global Teach For All network that includes partner organizations spanning 50+ countries across 6 continents.

* Remuneration that is competitive within the top quartile of the Indian NGO pay scales, and a benefits package that includes extensive medical insurance and maternity coverage for both parents.

**To Apply:**

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [**Please note: This section is not to be included in the final draft.**]