Position: Fundraising Manager

Organization: NETRI

Apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc80fOD_yhdOO8hGHtV99VYw0iDyIfs99X-q9WnqNq-1e6WCA/viewform

If you’ve decided to take the leap of faith to work with us: As a first step, we request you to do the following:

• Share your latest 1-page CV with us, and

• Record a video under 1.30 minute. The prompt: “Pitch NETRI Foundation to a funder of your choice in under 1.30 minutes”. Upload this video on youtube under unpublished section and share the link in the application form.

ualifications & Skills

If you are reading this, and already feel the urge to be part of our team, we can sense your motivation.

We are looking for someone with the following skill sets-

• Communication skills. Impeccable communication skills are mandatory to be clear and persuasive.
• Detail oriented:  You need to be detail oriented as you will deal with large volume of data and good observation will help with maintaining compliances and following regulations.
• Leadership. Managing teams of volunteers will be a part of your job and you must be able to lead them and keep them motivated.
• Organizational skills. Managing large campaigns and events will require planning and organizational skills to succeed.

That said, a few other specific skills that would be good to have include:

• Bachelors/Masters – Educational background can be diverse, but a solid understanding of law, accounting, not-for-profit businesses will go a long way.
• 7-8 years of professional work experience in any of these fields – Fundraising, managing budgets, CSR & Donor organizations,
• Diverse network of potential donor organizations, CSR funders, Philanthropists will be critical for this role.
• Excellent written & oral communication in English & Hindi.
• Ability to imbibe political perspectives and be self-aware of personal political positions in any challenging context while presenting NETRI.
• Ability to work across functions and co-ordinate with multiple teams.
• Street-smart agility to transition into roles and ability to manage people.

Core Responsibilities

One of the biggest perks of this role is that you will be building a unique organization and work on its sustainability. Working closely with the Founder & Advisors will widen your horizons and test your creativity in building India’s first political incubator for women. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Research prospective donors
• Create a smart fundraising strategy and working on its execution
• Create a strong fundraising message that appeals to potential donors
• Identify and contact potential donors
• Use online platforms to raise donations
• Organize campaigns or events to solicit donations
• Maintain records of donor information
• Evaluate the success of previous fundraising events
• Train volunteers in fundraising procedures and practices
• Ensure that all legal reporting requirements are satisfied
• Knowledgeable about campaign finance laws, FCRAs, tax exemptions.
• Knowledge about different types of fundraising- annual campaigns, capital campaigns, retail fundraising, and year-on-year fundraising for kickstarting the role.

Role will be remote at this point; however, program priorities may dictate if relocation is required.