Job Opportunity for Fundraising & Donor Relations Specialist at Sol’s Arc in Mumbai

About the Organization:  

Sol’s ARC is a registered charitable trust that has been working in the field of inclusive education since the past 18 years. We build inclusive learning solutions from education to employment to improve learning and employment outcomes for the most vulnerable children in India.  

Our vision is “Every last child learns” 

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with excellent networking abilities and  researching fundraising opportunities to facilitate the financial growth of the organization.

Job title: Fundraising & Donor Relations Specialist
Location: Mumbai.
Reports to: Lead – Fundraising and Donor Relations

Key relationships:   

Internal: Project Heads, Executive Director  

External: Partner Clients, Donors, Trustees.

Role purpose:  

This is a very dynamic role for an energetic, self-starter who is not afraid to take on big challenges. Fundraising Officer will be focusing on the fundraising efforts of Sol’s ARC and on improving Sol’s ARC’s donor relations, market position and achieving financial growth.

Key responsibilities 

Deliverable Outcomes

Fundraising 

∙ Research new funding prospects through online research,  calling and networking   

∙ Map connections to fundraising leads and identify strategic  events and individuals to meet at these events 

∙ Create high-quality proposals/ collaterals to support our  outreach to corporates, foundations and other philanthropic  institutions/individuals 

∙ Manage the relationship-building process with each donor ∙ Support due diligence and contract signing process

Donor relations and  data management

∙ Discover opportunities to retain existing donors with  progressive increase in support over the long-term  

∙ Prepare reports and manage reporting cycle to donors 

∙ Manage internal communications about donor reporting  requirements 

∙ Prepare and manage donor engagement activities
 
∙ Ensure that data is accurately entered and managed within the organization’s data management system.  

∙ Track and record all fundraising activities and donor  commitments

Person specification 

Qualification: 

∙ Graduate/Post Graduate from a reputed University. 

Prior Experience: 

∙ 3-5 years of experience in Fund Raising Activities in NGO/  Trusts / Corporate fundraising platforms.

Essential skills & attributes: 

∙ Database management, budgeting and Marketing experience/knowledge  

∙ Must have proven record of successful applications for substantial funding from Donors/ Trusts / Sponsors/  philanthropists nationally or internationally. 

∙ Possess a strong ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with Donors/ Sponsors. 

∙ Ability to organize donor visits, donor management and compliance. 

∙ Outstanding collaboration skills, working across a diverse  organisation – Sound organisational and people management  skills 

∙ Excellent communication, influencing, negotiating, strategic planning, proposal writing skills, and presentation skills. 

∙ Passionate about working for a social cause and making a huge difference to the lives of people.

Other Specification 

Working Hours 

10 am – 6 pm / Mon-Fri

To apply, please email on career@solsarc.ngo