Job Opportunity for Manager – Fundraising at Peepul in New Delhi

About Peepul

Peepul is an education-focused non-profit. We dream and work towards creating an education system in India that enables ‘every child to realize their potential.’ We work closely with governments at the national, state, and local levels to transform government schools and government systems. The poorest children in India study in government schools and too many of them are falling through the cracks. We are determined to ensure that they receive a high-quality education to help them succeed in life.

We are restless, resilient, and reflective. We aim high, we innovate, we work smart, we work as a team, and we use rigorous research to inform our work.

Job Description: Manager – Fundraising
Location: New Delhi
Start date: Immediate
Salary: Commensurate with experience

Role Description

We are looking for a passionate and target-oriented person to build and lead the Fundraising portfolio for Peepul. The role involves building a team, expanding the existing donor pipeline, maintaining strong donor relationships, and designing an overall strategy for effective fundraising. Peepul is currently at an annual budget of INR ~25cr and this role will be critical to develop and manage the funding goals, as well as continue the strong growth trajectory for the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the CEO to build and implement a sustainable fundraising strategy to support Peepul’s programs

• Identify and research suitable new prospects: foundations, corporates and individuals for Peepul, and cultivate these relationships on behalf of the organization

• Lead and build high-level strategic partnerships with Corporates in India aligned with Peepul’s growth-strategy. The position will be instrumental in securing multi-year partnerships.

• Manage progressive international Foundations that support Peepul’s work, maintain strong reporting and communication with these donors and proactively engage to share impact data

• Create tools, systems and processes to manage the past/current/plausible donor base of the organization and create yearlong funder pipeline

• Maintain relationships with existing donors and respond to their requests regularly and keep updating them about Peepul’s work

• Represent Peepul’s fundraising externally, and enjoy being a visible part of a successful organization

• Manage the communications and social media outreach and engagement in order to magnify Peepul’s visibility

Person Specification

Experience:

• 10-15 years total experience with at least 8 years’ experience in managing teams, mentoring staff, and managing partnerships with Indian and International donors and other stakeholders.

• Has a strong network of existing relationships with CSR, philanthropic organizations will be an added advantage.

Experience and skills:

• Experience of working with a wide range of funders -including high net worth individuals, Indian and international foundations and CSR roles will be considered as relevant background

• Has a deep understanding of donor mindset; and proven ability to build, manage and develop key stakeholder, client and donor relationships.

• Has a proven track record of meeting challenging fundraising targets that has directly resulted in increased income for an organisation.

• Proven experience of negotiating with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally

• Experience in contract/MOU management and due diligence process

Personal Attributes:

• Strong alignment with Peepul’s mission of providing quality education and building stronger education ecosystems in India

• Results-focused with a strong sense of ownership

• Is flexible, highly organized and able to prioritize work to meet deadlines

• Diplomatic and skilled in achieving results through influence and personal credibility

• Able to think creatively, with discerning and sensible judgement

• Openness to listen, learn and contribute beyond the confines of this role

• Hardworking, detail orientated, tenacious and systematic

• Able to manage diverse groups of stakeholders

Recruitment Process

To apply, please send a copy of your resume along with a covering letter explaining why you are interested in applying for the role, to recruitment@peepulindia.org with a cc to nivedita.gupta@peepulindia.org ensuring you specify the role you are applying for in the subject line of the e-mail. Please include the details of at least two referees within your application.

Reference checking & Probation

As you will be working with children this role will be subject to enhanced background checks. Additionally, the incumbent will be subject to a probation period of six months. Selection The selection process will involve written tests/assignments and interviews with the senior management of the organization.