Head - Fundraising, Remote

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Organization:

Role: Head - Fundraising, Remote

Experience:10+ years

Salary: Up to 44 LPA [ 24 LPA Fixed + 20 LPA Variable]

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About the role:

The Head of Fundraising will be a senior, results-driven leader responsible for establishing and driving the overall fundraising strategy. This role is crucial for securing financial resources to sustain and scale the organization's unique educational initiatives, particularly the large-scale government advocacy and implementation model.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategy & Goal Achievement

• Define clear targets

  for overall fundraising and donor acquisition (CSR, institutional, individual).
• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to ensure long-term financial stability and expansion of the programs.
• Actively track and monitor fundraising KPIs to ensure goals are met.

2. Donor Acquisition & Relationship Management

• Lead the full cycle of donor outreach, onboarding, and engagement.

• Utilizeenterprise sales skills

  to engage high-level stakeholders, philanthropists, and corporate partners to secure large-scale funding.
• Conduct compelling presentations and meetings to promote the organization's mission and innovative educational initiatives.
• Oversee donor relationship management, ensuring transparent, accurate, and timely reporting to maintain strong engagement and trust.

3. Internal Collaboration & Management

• Collaborate closely with the program team to ensure fundraising narratives and activities are fully aligned with organizational goals and program impact.
• Manage complex budgets related to fundraising and ensure financial reporting adheres to all compliance requirements.
• Lead all internal and external communication efforts related to fundraising and donor interaction.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience:

  10+years

  of progressive experience in fundraising, enterprise sales, or a related field.

• Core Expertise:

  Proven success in

  enterprise sales

  , preferably with a focus on the NGO or philanthropic sectors.

• Fundraising Track Record:

  Prior successful experience in fundraising, especially for large-scale

  educational initiatives

  or programs involving government partnership, is highly desirable.

• Educational Background:

  A degree in Business, Social Sciences, Education, or a related field is preferred.

• Preferred Skills:

  Knowledge of

  rural education and skill development programs

  .
• Experience in managing complex budgets and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with the national education policies and ecosystem in India.

• Soft Skills:

  Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to build trust with high-level stakeholders.
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