Senior Manager Fund Raising

Job Description

Donor Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and potential funders ensuring regular communication and stewardship. Identify and engage potential new funders through research, outreach, and networking efforts. Tailor strategies and account plans based on donor interests and motivations to enhance engagement and giving levels. Team Management Lead a team of fundraising and grant management members who manage existing relationships, donor reporting and volunteering Oversee team effectiveness and efficiency Build capacities of the team to deliver quality reports and insights Build a culture within the team that fosters learning, a holistic view of the organisation, sector and philanthropy Donor Communications: Design communication strategies to position Quest as a thought leader with existing and potential donors Design creative ways of engaging with donors strategically - in forums/ 1-1 meetings/ smaller convenings Grant Writing and Proposal Development: Lead the development and submission of critical grant proposals, ensuring alignment with funder priorities and internal strategy Collaboration and Leadership: Work closely with the Executive team, and other staff members to align fundraising efforts with the overall organizational and program strategy. Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to the fundraising team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Pitch Quest s work to potential donors and be able to have strategic conversations in line with Quest priority areas Represent Quest in forums, events, networking conferences and be a spokesperson for Quest s work Requirements Are passionate and have an understanding about the challenges India is facing in education and employability domain Ability to have strategic and big picture conversations with funders Diligent in their work and able to work with multiple teams to get things done. Can work independently is a go-getter and enjoys interacting with Indian and overseas philanthropy and is a great communicator Can deal with ambiguity and proactively explore solutions Skill Sets: Experience in fundraising/ networking/ writing proposals Experience in managing a fundraising team Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal. Initiative and self driven Experience in fundraising with foundations, family offices and HNI s would be a plus Benefits The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 130000/- per month (cost to company) ( The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate) About the Team and Culture Everyday is a Friday! - How we make our workplace fun Quest Day - Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food music What our partners collaborators say- see here Annual All Staff Meet - From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning relationships. Watch our youtube playlists for more.