Fundraising Manager

Job Description

Fundraising and Communications Manager ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT About Parinaam Foundation: Parinaam Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide a holistic approach to alleviating poverty. We were conceived in 2006, with the vision to create sustainable change that will have an impact on the poor and lead them to live a better life. Parinaam caters to the needs of the poor, by providing them critical social services. We provide services in the areas of healthcare, education, livelihood, and community development. Today Parinaam operates across 20 States. At Parinaam, our focus is on making real change on the ground. Parinaam aims to break Indias vicious cycle of generational poverty through holistic interventions focused on social development and financial independence for the underprivileged. Through innovation and on-ground interventions, we have touched the lives of over a million unserved and underserved families across India. Job Title:Fundraising & Communications ManagerLocation Bangalore The organization chart indicates the position in the organization Reports to Executive Director & Program Director Reporting intoNA Job Summary: As Communications and Fundraising Manager, you will help build Parinaams public recognition and profile. You will help identify and work with organizations to fund Parinaam and its work as well as help Parinaam to develop its donor base. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Developing and maintaining Institutional partnerships Work with Parinaams Program Directors and Executive Director to roll out the fundraising strategy, and develop new relationships with and manage existing relationships with corporate, government, bilateral, and multilateral agencies, foundations, and Trusts. This includes: Identify and prioritize institutional donors whom Parinaam can proactively approach Work with the relevant program units to identify suitable and strategic programs or groups of projects to offer potential donors. Directly developing funding proposals. Manage all aspects of agreements including clarifying reporting requirements and timeframes, and submission of payment requests. Coordinate with the relevant teams for developing and presenting reports and periodical updates to donors. Initiate and develop relationships with new institutional donors to secure long-term funding for Parinaams programs. Develop and maintain the funding database. Supporting the development of an individual donor base Activate and maintain online donation and fundraising campaigns with the support of communications and program teams. Support and roll out fundraising events Communications Design and drive implementation for the annual communications plan and budget, as well as brand-building initiatives for Parinaam Planned, developed, and supported the dissemination of communication and marketing resources, ensuring that Parinaams vision, mission, program objectives, etc were accurately and consistently communicated across stakeholders. Develop and maintain Parinaams digital and online media presence, developing and curating content where necessary. KEY INTERACTIONS (Who does this position interact with regularly to perform this role?) Internal InterfaceExternal Interface Executive DirectorDesign agenciesProgram DirectorsMedia agenciesAccounts teamDonors ROLE REQUIREMENTS Desired Qualification Masters in Social Sciences/Mass Communications/Business Administration Desired Experience Around 3-5 years of relevant experience in fundraising and/or communications Prior experience in leading a national/multi-state level NGO in a fundraising/communications/brand-building role will be preferred. A track record of providing strong strategic and operational leadership in the Fundraising and Communications space. A track record of writing and obtaining grants from Funding agencies and under CSR, as well as other fundraising techniques, for offline and online fundraising Strong track record of managing the funds of donors and grantmakers with proper reporting structures Strong track record of success in leading and managing Communications function Experience in influencing senior internal and external stakeholders, and communicating with diverse audiences FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (Knowledge and skills needed for satisfactory performance of the job) High energy, maturity, and the ability to serve as a unifying force and to position discussions and fundraising techniques at both strategic and tactical levels. Collaborative style; experience in developing and implementing communications/fundraising strategies Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills Excellent skills in managing funds and donor reporting Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives Exceptional stakeholder management skills An ability to work successfully under pressure with the capacity to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines. Strong personal and social values.