Position: Officer- Public Engagement

Organization: Sense International India

Location: Ahmedabad

Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be at par with the NGO sector. Other benefits as per existing policies will be applicable after completion of probationary period

Key Responsibilities

 Researching for potential Corporates, Trusts/Foundations both national and international and creating a database. Create a robust pipeline to be pursued for fundraising and continue on building it

 Identifying the right point of contact and approaching the prospects through cold calls/emails

 Follow up with prospects for setting up meetings and taking it forward to the proposal submission stage. Also, regular follow ups post proposal submission.

 Support in finalizing proposals and concept notes.

 Devise and present innovative fundraising ideas of mutual benefit to a corporate and Sense India.

 Proactively prospect ‘Charity-of-the-Year’ opportunities, Pro-Bono work and employee engagement opportunities

 Attend networking events to develop new relationships

 Develop opportunities for corporate sponsorship, corporate membership schemes, payroll-giving, employee fundraising and other forms of corporate engagement

 Review the quality of all corporate led events within the parameters of responsible financial management and positive PR and media coverage

 Ensure volunteers are used as often as possible to support and expand corporate engagement activities

 Ensure all corporate supporters receive relevant and timely communication resulting in the development of long-term relationships

 Produce monthly reports that outline progress and achievements within the period including number of Corporate approached, meetings set etc.

 Keep informed on market trends and developments in the corporate sector

 Ensure that, via corporate relations, all opportunities are maximized to generate awareness and understanding of the work that we do.

 Represent Sense India to corporate audiences and at corporate events

Essential

 Graduation and above in any discipline. For example, MBA marketing/customer relations

 At least 1-3 year of related experience. '

 Experience of developing a continuing programme of research and development that will identify new engagement opportunities and market competitors

 An understanding of the corporate sector and CSR responsibilities

 A highly motivated individual who is able to work well on their own initiative, as well as part of a team

 Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people at all levels

 Excellent time management and organsational skills

 Interpersonal skills – able to interact with wide variety of personnel to achieve positive outcomes and establish sustainable relationships & partnerships

 IT self-sufficient - knowledge of Microsoft Office packages:

 Work closely with the relevant staff across Sense India and to ensure effective co-operation and collaboration

 Ability to plan and prioritize own workload and work without close supervision.

Desirable

 Experience/familiarity with Databases

 Knowledge of or empathy with the work for people with disabilities/ deafblindness

Apply:

Send a copy of your application to xxxx@senseintindia.org with Officer Public Engagement mentioned in the subject line