Position: Manager Fundraising And Communication

Organization: Sshrishti Trust  

Location: Delhi

Objective of this role
• Promote awareness of the organization’s mission and work
• Cultivate a network of dedicated donors and volunteers
• Scope new fundraising opportunities
• Plan fundraising initiatives to help the organization meet financial goals
• Form strong relationships with external stakeholders
• Ensure existing donors are satisfied and can increase their giving or help with referrals.

Job Responsibilities
• Raise funds for our cause and r meet or surpass fundraising targets
• Research potential donors to gain insight into their needs, beliefs and donation habits to understand how to position our organization to them
• Assist in brainstorming with other team members, strategise and execute successful campaigns to raise funds.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and prioritize departmental activities to meet organizational goals
• Leverage technology and social media where possible to improve fundraising activities
• Assist in planning and coordinating events meant to raise funds and coordinate activities of volunteers and interns related to event planning and execution
• Create marketing materials, like flyers and brochures, to be used for the promotion of events and other fundraising pushes
• Analyze the performance of events and other fundraising activities for effectiveness and to identify areas where money can be saved
• Maintain complete and orderly records of donors and manage regular donor communications
• Build upon existing donor relationships and form new donor relationships on a regular basis
• Collaborate with other organizations and groups within the civil society to build partnerships and enhance fundraising activities
• Craft grant applications and fundraising proposals
• Research individuals, corporations, and foundations that may be interested in gift-giving
• Effectively convey the organization’s mission, vision, and programs to potential donors

Skill and Qualifications:
• A minimum of five years’ experience in fundraising with a proven track record of meeting targets.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to lead and motivate colleagues and volunteers
• Ability to ideate on effective communications to reach out to the donor base and keep them engaged.
• Must have an established network of potential donors
• Adept at managing tasks, planning events, and balancing priorities
• Ability to formulate the budget for a proposal.
• Public speaking
• Ability to guide the communication team on preparing the newsletters and Annual Reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in communications, business, public relations, or a related field
• Certificate in Fundraising, Diploma in Fundraising, or similar qualification
• Competence in Microsoft Office suite and donor management systems
• Experience writing grant proposals, press releases, and/or fundraising letters

Remuneration: Salary will commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience.
Approximate package: 7 to 10 lakhs per annum.