Associate Director Fundraising and Development

We are looking for purpose driven individuals to join us on this  exciting journey and translate the ambitious vision into reality by building lifelong champions of the cause  and acquiring financial support for the university. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a  dynamic environment and has relevant fund-raising expertise. We are also open to considering your  application if you have the passion to make a difference, the appetite to take on the tall task of fund raising  with transferable skills from previous experience such as private banking etc. and are keen to explore the  impact sector to reset your career. 

We have opening for Bangalore location.

The role reports to the Head of Institutional Advancement. 

Job Description

• Build and Manage Portfolio: Manage, cultivate, and expand a portfolio of individuals,  foundations, and corporations by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors to  support Plaksha goals.

• Develop Strategic Plans: Collaborate with leadership, founders, and donors to devise long- and  short-term fundraising strategies aligned with the university objectives and fundraising best  practices and ethical standards. 

• Proposal Development: Create compelling proposals aligning university needs with donor  objectives, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and timely reporting.

• Cultivate Donor Relationships: Proactively build and nurture an effective network of  partnerships and relationships with prospective donors through customised communications, and  donor stewardship efforts in the region. 

• Promote Plaksha’s Mission: Represent the university at events and increase awareness of the  university's vision to inspire prospective donors to participate in collective philanthropy efforts.

• Relationship Management: Work effectively with team members across various teams and levels  internally and externally to drive highest levels of donor engagement and relationship  maintenance.

• Event Coordination: Organize campus visits and city events for both prospective and existing  donors, ensuring engaging content, effective communication and follow ups. 

Experience and Education

Education: Graduate/Postgraduate in any field 
Experience: 10+ years of work experience in fundraising or in transferable skills such as private  banking.
Skills
Understanding of philanthropy networks, grant and proposal process.
Proven track record of meeting fundraising goals and securing major gifts
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Commitment to excellence, accuracy and attention to detail.
Flexibility in a start-up environment with dynamically changing scope of work and needs.
Self-driven, proactive, keen learner and motivated to go above and beyond what is asked, to deliver exceptional outcomes.