Job Opportunity for Senior Fundraising and Development Manager at Forum for the Future in Mumbai

Salary: INR 24,00,000 – 32,50,000 pro rata, per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (5 days a week) excluding lunch breaks

Contract: This is a two-year fixed term contract, with the possibility of renewal. The initial contract will end 24 months after its start unless already terminated by either party prior to that date

Location: Mumbai, India with the possibility of remote work in India. Candidates must have a valid right to work in the country you are applying. This is a remote role with regular office working at least once per month or as needed for priority internal and external meetings.

Benefits: various opportunities for flexible working, generous time off policies, and other sector-competitive benefits.

About Forum for the FutureForum for the Future, one of the world’s leading international sustainability non-profits, works to create a just and regenerative future. We have a 27-year track record in influencing change on the issues that matter most. We inspire change-actors to step up their ambition, stretch their vision and find pathways that are systemic, strategic and capable of tackling the root causes of our current crises.

We focus on influencing three pivotal transitions: to renewable energy, to a sustainable food system, and in the purpose of business. We have partnerships with influential organisations in business, civil society, government and philanthropy and drive national and international multi-stakeholder projects from four offices: America, UK/Europe, India and South-East Asia.

We operate as a global team, delivering both international and local projects. As a dynamic, international leader with a deep commitment to creating a better future, you will play a pivotal role in using communications to drive real and lasting impact.

About the teamWe are a multicultural team of 80 people, with offices in London, Mumbai, New York, and Singapore.

This post, Senior Fundraising and Development Manager, is based in our India office. As a member of the Global Development Team, you will drive excellence in income generation to support programme delivery, impact, and long-term financial resilience.

In particular, you will mobilise resources for the Responsible Energy Initiative, and for other initiatives related to delivering Forum’s strategy in Asia.

About the role

Forum is at an exciting time in our evolution, offering opportunities for unprecedented impact. We updated our strategy in 2022, with a new strategy for 2023 – 2025 now firmly in the implementation phase.

We know that to create change, we need to engage and inspire change-makers – and mobilise resources to maximise the potential of our work, and ensure its longevity.

The post-holder will lead the development and delivery of our fundraising efforts in India, with a focus on building a pipeline of new donors and refining fundraising strategies to meet the opportunities and challenges of the current landscape, particularly at the intersection of climate, sustainability, and renewable energy.

You will lead income generation activities for our flagship initiative in India, the Responsible Energy Initiative, as well as other programmes.

The post is an exciting opportunity for anyone passionate about the sustainability movement, and about building relationships and strengthening the profile and financial resilience of an organisation with the potential to accelerate system change.

About youTo succeed in this role, you will have:

• deep familiarity with the funding landscape in India (and for India), with a focus on sustainability, and wider knowledge of the funding landscape in Asia
• familiarity with the philanthropic sector, including trends, key players, and norms

significant experience with:

• fundraising, including donor prospecting/ pipeline development, grant writing, and grant management
• strategic partnerships
• project management
• strong financial literacy and experience creating, managing and interpreting project budgets
• exceptional written and verbal communications skills in English (Hindi and/or other Indian languages desirable)
• excellent relationship building, networking and presentation skills
• an eye for a story and a strong ability to translate complex material into compelling key messages
• an ability to remain highly organised and to juggle multiple priorities, manage ambiguity, and work remotely across multiple time zones
• a high degree of innovation, creativity and adaptability
• experience building and managing strategic partnerships for income and impact over the long-term

And to further thrive in this role you will:

● have a strong network in the renewable energy sector, and among renewable energy funders have familiarity with diversified funding streams (including bilateral and multilateral donors, corporations and corporate foundations, high net-worth individuals, and impact investors)

• have experience managing large budgets and familiarity with project management tools and processes
• be able to work effectively in a matrixed structure
• enjoy working with people from different cultures and across geographies
• embody Forum’s values (being courageous, adaptive, empathetic, inquisitive, playful and respectful)