Head Fundraising

Job Description

We are #hiring! Position: Head Fundraising Organisation: A Leading NGO Qualification: Graduate/Post Graduate CTC: 25-27 LPA Experience: 10-12 years in Fundraising and Team Management Location: Mumbai Key Responsibilities Corporate Fundraising (CSR) Develop and implement a strategic roadmap to drive corporate fundraising, ensuring long-term sustainability. Identify, approach, and build relationships with corporates, foundations, and high-value donors, aligning their CSR objectives with Cuddles Foundation’s mission. Navigate and manage complex CSR relationships, proactively resolving challenges and ensuring continued engagement. Craft compelling funding proposals, impact reports, and grant applications, tailored to corporate priorities. Ensure compliance with CSR regulations and position Cuddles Foundation.Conceptualize and execute corporate engagement initiatives, including employee giving programs, payroll giving, and volunteer engagement. Integrate impact measurement frameworks to evaluate and communicate program effectiveness. Manage hospital budgets and ensure efficient allocation of funds. 2. Retail Fundraising & Individual Giving Lead the strategy to expand individual giving, including digital fundraising, monthly giving programs, and donor retention campaigns. Develop and manage partnerships with HNWIs, philanthropists, and crowdfunding platforms to secure high-value donations. Leverage storytelling, social media, and digital marketing to increase donor engagement and acquisition. Innovate new fundraising avenues such as legacy giving opportunities, peer-to-peer fundraising, workplace giving, and community fundraising events Establish strong donor stewardship programs to ensure retention and long-term donor relationships. Use Donor Journey Mapping to build long-term donor engagement strategies and maximize lifetime value. Ensure donor database integrity and leverage CRM tools for donor insights, segmentation, and personalized communication. 3. Leadership & Team Development Build and lead a high-performing fundraising team, setting clear goals and ensuring capacity-building. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, communications, Leadership & Team Development Build and lead a high-performing fundraising team, setting clear goals and ensuring capacity-building. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, communications, and program teams, to align fundraising with organizational priorities. Monitor and analyze fundraising performance, providing regular reports to senior management and the Board. Set and manage annual fundraising targets and track progress against them using robust analytics. Oversee cash flow management to align fundraising revenue with operational needs. Foster a culture of testing and innovation in fundraising approaches to explore new ideas and maximize impact. What We Are Looking For 10+ years of experience in business development/ corporate partnerships / key account management/ fundraising/ corporate partnerships/ business development, or donor relations in the non-profit sector. Proven ability to build and manage high-value corporate relationships and navigate complex stakeholder dynamics. Strong negotiation, persuasion, and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft compelling pitches and inspire action. Show more Show less