Senior Manager, Donor Engagement

Who we are

Plaksha is a 21st-century university focused on solving global challenges through transformative technology education. A unique collective philanthropy effort, our initiative is driven by a dedicated team committed to reimagining technology education in India. 

What can Plaksha offer you?

• A mission-driven workplace with opportunities to collaborate with leading minds in academia and industry. 

• A transparent work culture embodying our values C.R.E.A.T.E. (Curious, Rigorous, Enterprising, Authentic, Thankful, Exemplary), fostering personal growth. 

• An inclusive environment that values diverse talent, promotes innovation, and supports the development of individuals from underrepresented groups.

Role – Senior Manager, Donor Engagement, Institutional Advancement Team

Plaksha University is seeking a detail-oriented, execution-focused professional to anchor donor servicing, reporting, and stewardship. This role is critical to ensuring regulatory readiness, timely reporting, and meaningful donor engagement—helping build long-term trust and credibility with our philanthropic community.

Location: Gurgaon

1. Donor Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare and submit donor reports (financial, programmatic, and impact) in alignment with audit and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate records of MoU's, pledge letters, drawdowns, and milestone-linked documentation.

2. Donor Engagement & Onboarding

• Manage donor communications including regular updates, milestone celebrations, and stewardship touchpoints.
• Coordinate onboarding of new donors—draft and finalize MoUs, pledge letters, and onboarding kits.

3. CRM & Dashboard Management

• Maintain updated donor information and engagement records in the CRM system.
• Build and manage dashboards to track donor pipeline, reporting status, and deliverables.

4. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with finance, legal, communications, and program teams to gather timely, accurate inputs for donor servicing.
• Ensure alignment on fund utilization, donor-specific requirements, and reporting schedules.

5. Donor Events & Stewardship

• Support planning and execution of donor events on and off campus, including dedications, visits, and recognition activities.
• Curate stewardship experiences that reflect Plaksha’s values and commitment.

Experience and Education

• Education: Masters/Postgraduate in any field 

• Experience: 8–12 years of relevant experience in donor/client servicing, investor relations, grant management, or institutional fundraising support.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. 

• Commitment to excellence, accuracy and attention to detail. 

• Proven ability to manage documentation and audit-compliant processes with high attention to detail.

• Proficient in CRM tools, Excel, and dashboard creation.