Executive Director Fundraising and Alliances

Job Summary:
From our current collaboration with 12 top-tier science and engineering institutions, we intend to expand and partner with over 50 Higher Education Institutions by 2030. This can only be done with a robust development strategy and a strong donor base across multiple stakeholder groups in India and the United States. In this role, you will be leading this effort, working closely with the CEO to identify and cultivate new donors, CSR Partners. You will also be responsible for the design and implementation of our donor stewardship efforts.

Responsibilities:

Research individuals, corporations and foundations to identify potential donors.
Build a database and a pipeline of donors, partners (CSR) and sponsors.
Craft compelling grant applications, fundraising proposals and pitch decks.
Develop and manage processes (Tech+others) for tracking and regular follow ups.

Set up personal meetings with potential donors and CSR Partners to build alliances
and convey the Foundation's mission, vision, and programs with a view to convert
them to dedicated donors.
Develop strategies to further MBFs existing fundraising efforts and help design and
deliver new ones.
Organise fundraising events, marketing campaigns for fundraising.
Manage fundraising budgets, donor database(s), donation tracking and pledging
mechanisms.
Track and report short and mid-term fundraising goals.
Minimum qualification and experience:
A Masters degree in business, marketing or a relevant field.
A minimum of 6-8 years fundraising, sales, or marketing experience in education
sector.

Required skills and expertise:
Hard skills & expertise:
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
Prior experience in fundraising or grant related in Foundation(s) kind of set-up.
Knowledge of and well-developed networks in the Indian CSR domain.
Experience in primary/secondary research skills.
Independent initiative and the ability to drive fundraising initiatives.
Soft skills & expertise
Ability to lead and motivate colleagues and volunteers and work collaboratively.
Strong attention to detail, processes, and the ability to give and receive feedback.