Associate Director, Fundraising and Development

Who we are

Plaksha is a 21st-century university focused on solving global challenges through transformative technology education. A unique collective philanthropy effort, our initiative is driven by a dedicated team committed to reimagining technology education in India.

What can Plaksha offer you?

• A mission-driven workplace with opportunities to collaborate with leading minds in academia and industry.

• A transparent work culture embodying our values C.R.E.A.T.E. (Curious, Rigorous, Enterprising, Authentic, Thankful, Exemplary), fostering personal growth.

• An inclusive environment that values diverse talent, promotes innovation, and supports the development of individuals from underrepresented groups.

Role – Associate Director – Fundraising and Development, Institutional Advancement Team

We are looking for purpose driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey and translate the ambitious vision into reality by building lifelong champions of the cause and acquiring financial support for the university. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and has relevant fund-raising expertise. We are also open to considering your application if you have the passion to make a difference, the appetite to take on the tall task of fund raising with transferable skills from previous experience such as private banking etc. and are keen to explore the impact sector to reset your career.

Location: Mumbai

• Build and Manage Portfolio: Manage, cultivate, and expand a portfolio of individuals, foundations, and corporations by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors to support Plaksha goals.

• Develop Strategic Plans: Collaborate with leadership, founders, and donors to devise long- and short-term fundraising strategies aligned with the university objectives and fundraising best practices and ethical standards.

• Proposal Development: Create compelling proposals aligning university needs with donor objectives, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and timely reporting.

• Cultivate Donor Relationships: Proactively build and nurture an effective network of partnerships and relationships with prospective donors through customized communications, and donor stewardship efforts in the region.

• Promote Plaksha’s Mission: Represent the university at events and increase awareness of the university's vision to inspire prospective donors to participate in collective philanthropy efforts.

• Relationship Management: Work effectively with team members across various teams and levels internally and externally to drive highest levels of donor engagement and relationship maintenance.

• Event Coordination: Organize campus visits and city events for both prospective and existing donors, ensuring engaging content, effective communication and follow ups.

Experience and Education

• Education: Graduate/Postgraduate in any field

• Experience: 10+ years of work experience in fundraising or in transferable skills such as private banking.

Skills

• Understanding of philanthropy networks, grant and proposal process.

• Proven track record of meeting fundraising goals and securing major gifts.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.

• Commitment to excellence, accuracy and attention to detail.

• Flexibility in a start-up environment with dynamically changing scope of work and needs.

• Self-driven, proactive, keen learner and motivated to go above and beyond what is asked, to deliver exceptional outcomes