Head of Fundraising

About Peepul

Peepul is an education-focused non-profit organisation committed to transforming India's education system and enabling every child to reach their full potential. We work closely with national, state, and local governments to transform government schools and government systems. Currently, we work with governments in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh to meaningfully have an impact across ~325,000 teachers and 9.75 million+ students across 100,000+ schools.

At Peepul, we collaborate with school systems to build the capacity of leaders, teachers, and institutions. We advocate for policy improvements, support mentoring and monitoring, and enhance student-teacher engagement in classrooms. Our work has been recognised internationally, including receiving the Commonwealth Education Awards for Innovation and being featured in reports by respected organisations like the UN and the National Ministry of Education, India, and we are well-funded by both Indian CSR and prominent international Foundations working toward a common purpose of excellent education for the most disadvantaged sections of society.

Driven by our core values of impact, excellence, and leadership, we are a restless, resilient, and reflective organisations. Our team of 240+ employees is passionate about creating lasting change and is rewarded competitively for their dedication. Join us in our mission to create a world where every child has equal access to high-quality education.

Learn more about our transformative work at http://peepulindia.org.

About the role

We are a looking for an experienced and passionate professional to drive our Fundraising function to help build a strong foundation for our future growth and ambitious scale plans. The Head – Fundraising role will play a pivotal role in shaping the organization's trajectory, managing a high-performing team, expanding the donor pipeline, strengthening donor relationships, and designing an overall fundraising strategy that supports Peepul’s ambitious scale and impact goals.

This role is critical in developing and managing annual funding goals, securing multi-year commitments, and ensuring a diversified and sustainable fundraising portfolio. The individual will work closely with the CEO, senior leadership, and external stakeholders to maximize funding opportunities and enhance Peepul’s visibility in the philanthropic ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Strategic Fundraising Leadership:

Diversify fundraising sources

Donor Research:

Strategic Partnerships:

o Lead establishment high-level strategic partnerships, ensuring alignment with Peepul’s mission and long-term strategic growth.

renewal and scaling of multi-year partnerships

Donor Management:

enhance relationships with existing donors

execute high-quality donor engagement plans

o Develop and implement tools, systems, and processes for managing Peepul’s past, current, and potential donor base, creating a robust year-long funder pipeline.

External Representation:

Grant Proposal Development:

Team Management:

o Build, lead, and mentor a fundraising team that is passionate about Peepul's mission. Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.

o Foster cross-functional collaboration with programme, finance, and communications teams to align on Peepul’s impact and growth story.

Knowledge management:

o Position Peepul as a thought leader in education sector fundraising, driving knowledge-sharing within the ecosystem.

Conduct research and develop insights on emerging fundraising trends

Requirements

At Peepul, we seek talented professionals passionate about driving educational transformation and making a positive impact. We are looking for individuals who possess the following qualifications and meet the role requirements:

Educational Background:

Work Experience:

Networking:

Other Skills:

Language Proficiency:

How to apply

To apply for a position, you will be required to upload:

• Your CV: Please ensure that your CV provides relevant information about your professional and personal experience and details of your academic qualifications. CVs can be one to two pages in length.

• A cover letter: We highly encourage you to use your cover letter to showcase your specific interest in working for Peepul and demonstrate how your qualifications align with the role you are applying for. A tailored cover letter holds significant importance in Peepul's recruitment process as it enables us to comprehend your motivations for the position, your relevant skills, and the clarity of your writing.

For any further queries related to our hiring process and timelines, please contact us at recruitment@peepulindia.org.