Key Objectives of the Job

Raise funds for Arpan, manage donors and the team; align with Arpan’s growth story and be a part of the movement to reduce the incidence of Child Sexual Abuse in India.

Key responsibilities

The key responsibilities of this role, among others, are:

Execute the Fundraising strategy
Support the end-to-end fundraising process – undertake research, identify new donors (national + international), meet potential donors, write proposals, undertake documentation
Undertake donor management and reporting – coordinate with internal teams for data and insights, track and write donor reports, send regular updates to donors, facilitate field visits
Effectively engage with donors, as needed – corporates, trusts/ foundations, grant-making organizations, family foundations, retail donors, and so on
Manage some funder relationships independently + support the CEO/ Director in managing others
Undertake research and be aware of trends in child protection and fundraising spaces (national + international)
Working with the team, explore new/ innovative fundraising ideas
Manage the fundraising team (currently consisting of 2 managerial level resources)

Job Challenge

Raising funds for a complex and unacknowledged issue such as Child Sexual Abuse

Specialized job competencies

Passion, determination, and belief in the organization’s vision and mission
Excellent communication and presentation skills with an ability to explain Arpan’s story in a concise manner across a diverse stakeholder set
Strong people-management skills – team, internal stakeholders, external stakeholders
Experience in planning and an eye for detail
Strong numeric skills and project management skills (MS excel should be your friend)

Educational Qualification

MBA/ PGDBM/ MS (graduates with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply)

Desired Experience

Experience in fundraising in the development sector is ideal
Business development/ sales experience in management consulting/ industry will be valued

Other desired attributes

Excellent written and spoken communication in English; ability to work in a small team; good interpersonal skills; ability to handle high-pressure situations and uncertainty; drive to carry on despite possible setbacks

Location – Mumbai

Salary – INR 15 lakh+ (depending on qualifications, years of experience, alignment with the role, organizational fit) + travel allowance + therapeutic allowance

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