Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and potential funders ensuring regular
communication and stewardship.
Identify and engage potential new funders through research, outreach, and networking efforts.
Tailor strategies and account plans based on donor interests and motivations to enhance
engagement and giving levels.
Team Management
Lead a team of fundraising and grant management members who manage existing relationships,
donor reporting and volunteering
Oversee team effectiveness and efficiency
Build capacities of the team to deliver quality reports and insights
Build a culture within the team that fosters learning, a holistic view of the organisation, sector and
philanthropy
Donor Communications:
Design communication strategies to position Quest as a thought leader with existing and potential
donors
Design creative ways of engaging with donors strategically - in forums/ 1-1 meetings/ smaller
convenings
Grant Writing and Proposal Development:
Lead the development and submission of critical grant proposals, ensuring alignment with funder
priorities and internal strategy
Collaboration and Leadership:
Work closely with the Executive team, and other staff members to align fundraising efforts with
the overall organizational and program strategy.
Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to the fundraising team, fostering a collaborative
and high-performing environment.
Pitch Quest s work to potential donors and be able to have strategic conversations in line with
Quest priority areas
Represent Quest in forums, events, networking conferences and be a spokesperson for Quest s
work
Requirements
Are passionate and have an understanding about the challenges India is facing in education and
employability domain
Ability to have strategic and big picture conversations with funders
Diligent in their work and able to work with multiple teams to get things done.
Can work independently is a go-getter and enjoys interacting with Indian and overseas
philanthropy and is a great communicator
Can deal with ambiguity and proactively explore solutions
Skill Sets:
Experience in fundraising/ networking/ writing proposals
Experience in managing a fundraising team
Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
Initiative and self driven
Experience in fundraising with foundations, family offices and HNI s would be a plus
Benefits
The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 130000/- per month (cost to company) (The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! - How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day - Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food music
What our partners collaborators say- see here
Annual All Staff Meet - From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya Puducherry this is
where all employees meet to celebrate their learning relationships.