Job Opportunity for Fundraising Manager at Wadhwani AI in Mumbai

SUMMARY

The Fundraising Manager (Grant Writer) will be responsible for segmenting and finding fundraising opportunities, maintaining documentation, creating exemplary presentations, and writing proposals.

ABOUT US

The Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence (Wadhwani AI) is an independent nonprofit institute developing AI-based solutions for underserved communities in developing countries.

We work with over 40 partners including key government agencies, international development organizations, NGOs, and research organizations to identify real-world challenges, create and deploy innovative AI solutions to reach intended users and beneficiaries – with the objective of creating sustainable, scalable impact.

Our projects are supported by leading philanthropies such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID, and Google.org. Our accolades include winning the Google AI Impact Challenge (one among 20 out of 2600 competitors globally) as well as multiple awards at the 2021 Fast Company World Changing Ideas.

Our current portfolio of initiatives spans tuberculosis, maternal, newborn & child health, Covid-19, and cotton farming.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Revenue Generation

• Engage in the development and execution of Wadhwani AI’s annual fundraising plan
• Thoughtfully and strategically participate in all aspects of donor relationships, including conducting baseline prospect identification and research, initiating contact, qualifying philanthropic capacity and inclination, preparation of proposals, solicitation, closure, and stewardship
• Develop and deliver creative and powerful presentations and proposals for partnership opportunities; ensure organizational leadership involved in pitch are briefed and prepared for meetings, when applicable
• Build strong relationships internally across the organization, and proactively ensure access to the information needed to solicit gifts and build donor relationships effectively
• Support the fundraising efforts, including research, talking points, solicitation materials, program updates, and follow-up proposals as needed
• Share donor engagement best practices across the organization, and actively contribute to an internal culture of philanthropy and stewardship

Fundraising communications

• Support Communications teammates to develop appropriate collateral for donors, including for the website and blog, social media, quarterly and annual reports, newsletters, and other materials
• Maintain fundraising collateral including decks and one-pagers, in line with Wadhwani AI’s branding and voice.
• Subscribe to relevant newsletters, listservs and attend webinars to stay informed on developments in community and digital health, and share developments with the team.
• Manage relevant donor databases, tracking sheets, and documentation.

REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent supplementary experience required, 5-7 years of experience in a nonprofit fundraising team including 3+ years of front-line fundraising with a proven ability to solicit and secure complex multi-year commitments.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to articulate complex ideas clearly, accurately, and concisely.
• Exemplary diplomacy, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Must be able to set priorities; coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, meet firm deadlines.
  Demonstrated ability to work well remotely, under pressure, and with limited supervision but with high accuracy, purpose and impact.