Job Title - Senior Manager
Function - Fundraising
Location - New Delhi
Years of Experience - 3+ years in fundraising
Educational Qualification - Graduate in Marketing or Public Policy
About Indus Action -
At Indus Action, we seek empathetic, driven, and action-oriented team members who align with our intention of making public welfare unlock happen as a 'Do-Tank.' We desire candidates who want to partner with the Sarkar (state) and Samaaj (communities) in service of our audacious mission of systematically making welfare access sustainable and frictionless for our vulnerable citizens and
their families.
Our vision of a progressive and inclusive society is replicated internally through our equitable compensation structures, transparent organizational policies, and supportive work culture. As an aspiring Deliberately Developmental Organization (DDO) combined with our operating values of Listen.Act.Change. - we commit to nurturing active citizens and supporting enterprising individuals
with a growth mindset, professionally and personally. At Indus Action, you are valued beyond your role or title. Instead of an open-door policy, we have a no-door policy, where everyone has access to and collaborates with everyone. We offer high cross-functional learning within the ecosystem as well. If you are about building for impact at scale, experimenting, and learning with joy along the
way, then Indus Action is the place for you, and we have been looking for you!'
Position Summary
We are looking for a Lead for our Fundraising Team. The lead will be responsible for setting up and running structures, systems and processes essential for supporting the fundraising efforts, generating leads for creating a funder pipeline and raising funds for the organization. We encourage individuals with strong marketing skills and a knack for people and networking to apply
for this role.
Role and Responsibilities
Corporate & Institutional Partnerships
● Identify grant opportunities from domestic and international funders.
● Engage with CSR teams to secure multi-year funding and strategic partnerships.
Outreach and Lead Generation
● Attend conferences and networking events on behalf of the organization for lead generation
● Build a pipeline of potential funders and partners suitable for different projects and geographies
● Plan and execute fundraising events, donor meets, and crowdfunding campaigns.
● Collaborate with marketing teams to create fundraising content, impact stories, and donor appeal campaigns
Donor relations
● Assist in managing relationships with donors.
● Facilitate timely delivery of reports while managing donor expectations and adhering to the reporting timeline (write and review reports).
● Prepare stakeholder specific reports and assist in completing the due diligence requirements of donors by coordinating and collating data from Impact, Finance, Program, HR team.
● Manage and update the internal donor management system and ensure all prospective and current donor details are accurately recorded in the donor database.
Proposal and report writing
● Work closely with finance and operations on KPIs, budget requirements and program activities to develop proposals.
● Manage and maintain all profiles, complete application of interests, grant applications, proposals and award applications.
Knowledge and Technical Skills
1. Understanding of the philanthropy ecosystem in India and abroad
2. Strategic Thinking & planning to develop a long-term fundraising strategy and diversify funding sources.
3. Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with donors, CSR heads, foundations, and HNIs.
4. Understanding of funding compliance, FCRA regulations, CSR laws, and donor reporting requirements.
5. High proficiency in Google Slides / Canva and communication skills is expected.
Behavioral Competencies and Values
● Citizen-Focused Mindset: Upholding the principle of placing the vulnerable citizen at the center of every initiative
● Entrepreneurial Energy: Showcasing ownership of time and resources to yield solutions
● Dealing with Ambiguity: Maintaining grace under pressure and showcasing a progressive approach
● Growth Mindset: Perceiving every experience as a learning curve and an opportunity for growth
Education and Experience -
We believe that reaching our vision demands that we have the best and brightest group of leaders
working to lead our organization. Here are the minimum qualifications we look for:
● Graduation + 4 years of work experience with preference to fundraising experience
● Post Graduation + 3 years of work experience with a preference to fundraising experience
Compensation
The compensation will be based on the Indus Action‘s compensation bench marking rubric. The
range of compensation will be depending on the qualifications, experience and fit to the role.
Annually based
Delhi , India
Delhi , India
