Job Opportunity for Head, Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships at Guardian of Dreams in Bengaluru

TITLE

Head, Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships

LOCATION

Bangalore

TYPE

Full Time

URGENCY

Immediate

QUALIFICATION

Graduate, MBA preferred

EXPERIENCE

4+ years of relevant sales experience

COMPENSATION

As per Industry Standards

About The Role:

We are on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about the cause of childcare and interested in building sustainable resource mobilization channels for the organization. Being an early stage non-profit organization on a growth path, individuals who are entrepreneurial and looking for more than just a regular 9 to 5 job are more likely to enjoy the role. If you are excited about making a serious commitment to the vision with an intent to stay and grow in the organization, we would love to chat with you.

As the Head, Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships, you will drive the fundraising target of the vertical and lead the activity of building out the corporate partnerships channel by creating a deep understanding of the corporate social responsibility landscape, generating new leads, independently driving conversations and maintaining long-term mission-aligned partnerships. You will be responsible to grow the corporate partnerships vertical within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the funding target of the vertical and ensure all programs for the year are sponsored.
• Design and execute corporate fundraising strategies to support programs at Guardians
• Customize our program offering to meet the requirements of different corporates
• Create a pipeline of suitable corporates / partners both a national/international scale including managing long-term multi-year partnerships
• Cultivate relationships and build an in-depth understanding of the various funding cycles of stakeholders across the CSR landscape.
• Build a presence for the organisation by networking at forums involving various corporates and other grant organisations.
• Apply to grants and on-board new grant organizations / foundations.
• Design and execute effective workplace giving initiatives to increase the pool of repeat donors.
• Create new processes and streamline the existing ones to build out an efficient fundraising team

Preferred Experience:

• A professional with 5+ years experience in a business development / sales role looking to move to the social sector in a full-time role OR a development sector professional who has served in a similar role in other social sector organisations.
• A graduate in any discipline, MBA preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Committed to making an impact in the social sector.
• A target-driven high performer excited about opportunities that have space for entrepreneurial energy and growth prospects.
• Enjoys meeting people and building relationships
• Ability to influence without authority, manage multiple stakeholder relationships, strong strategic thinking and project management skills
• Ability to hold conversations with senior leadership, communicate effectively and manage various stakeholder groups.

To Apply: Please fill the interest form below. We will be in touch with you shortly. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.