Associate Manager - Founding Supporter (HNI Fundraising)

About The/Nudge

The/Nudge is an action institute building resilient livelihoods to alleviate poverty. We work with women, farmers, tribals and youth on rural development, agriculture, skilling and economic inclusion, along with 15+ central and state government partners.

Our economic inclusion journey for 25 million Indians, has reached 10 states with $250M of government funding to cover 1.25M people. Our incubator, accelerator and grand challenges have supported 200+ social entrepreneurs including 17 Forbes 30U30, 3 EarthShot Prize winners, 1 Time Magazine cover and more

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Set up with support from 90+ eminent philanthropists , 40+ corporates and 15+ foundations including Gates, Mackenzie Scott, Vinod Khosla, Nandan Nilekani, Tata Trusts, Skoll, Meta, LinkedIn, HDFC, Mphasis, KPMG and L&aposOreal, we are contributing towards a "poverty-free India, within our lifetime

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About the Role: We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Associate Manager to join our fundraising team focused on securing Founding Supporters. This role is critical in driving our mission forward by providing strong research support, preparing pre-sales materials, and contributing to business development efforts aimed at identifying and engaging potential Founding Supporters in India and Singap

ore.
Key Responsibili

• ties:Conduct in-depth research to identify potential high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and other prospects for our Founding Supporters ci
• rcle.Research philanthropic trends, industry news, and recent giving activities to identify new philanthropists and potential suppor
• ters.Maintain and update prospect databases and CRM systems with accurate, timely informa
• tion.Prepare detailed donor briefs, research, and profiles to support Head of Development for India and front-line fundrai
• sers.Create and maintain a standard operating procedure (SOP) for lead generation, including research methodologies, qualification criteria, and data management best pract
• ices.Develop and support the creation of pre-sales materials, customized proposals, and outreach collateral to effectively engage prosp
• ects.Support all existing Founding Supporter engagements such as talks, events, salons, fundraisers, mentoring opportunities, and other related activi
• ties.Take ownership of prospect tracking and engagement strategy, ensuring proactive follow-ups and maintaining strong relations
• hips.Generate reports and insights on prospect pipeline, donor trends, and campaign prog
• ress.Provide logistical and administrative support for donor events and visits, as ne

eded.
Key Qualifica

• tions:
  Bachelors degree in Business, Communications, Development Studies, or related
• field.46 years of experience in fundraising support, donor research, business development, or related operational roles (experience with HNWI donors is a
• plus).Strong research and analytical skills; ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and present insights c
• learly.Excellent written and verbal communication
• skills.High level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities indepen
• dently.Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Zoho CRM) and Google
• Suite.Ability to take initiative, demonstrate ownership, and drive projects to comp
• letion.Passion for social impact and alignment with our m

ission.
We aspire to be an inclusive and diverse organization and encourage qualified individuals irrespective of their religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, or any other dimension of identity,