Development Officer

NLSIU invites online applications from accomplished professionals for the position of Development Officer (1 vacancy) This is a full-time position, based out of the NLSIU campus in Bengaluru involving field and desk work, and will report to the Director Communications and External Relations, NLSIU. Qualifications Essential Graduate degree in any discipline with aggregate 55% marks Provided, for candidates with benchmark disabilities, the minimum aggregate mark is 50%. Desirable Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Public Relations, Communications, Development, Social Sciences or a related field. Experience and Skills Minimum 8 years of overall work experience with at least 4 years in fundraising, programme development, philanthropic initiatives or a related field; Excellent ability to work with and manage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and forge partnerships; Excellent research and communication skills; Strong networking abilities; Strong presentation skills with expertise in MS PPT working knowledge of Canva would be helpful. Excellent drafting skills; Strong budget management skills, organisation skills and IT skills; Excellent ability to work effectively and constructively; Knowledge of Kannada is a bonus for this role; Skilled in MS Office. Role and Responsibilities The Development Officer will report to the Director Communications and External Relations. The Development Officer will be responsible for undertaking the following tasks: Be responsible for developing the strategic fundraising plans of the University; Be responsible for building relationships with prospective donors and grantees across multiple sectors and communicating with the broader public, alumni and internal teams; To develop and implement strategies and internal processes for programme development and grant management across all research and University development projects; To identify and explore prospective donor pools, to draft tailored messages, and to cultivate donor relationships with the goal of securing financial support; To write and negotiate funding proposals for potential donors and work closely with the University academic staff and legal team; To identify and develop opportunities for programmatic support; To maintain external stakeholder relationships related to programme development; To set up internal processes for managing fundraising lifecycles and donor relations including MOU/contract closure and reporting; To draft, press releases in consultation with the communications team as required; To prepare quarterly budgets and establish and maintain reports for funders; To implement a variety of marketing strategies and promotional campaigns towards fundraising.