Fundraising Manager - Mumbai NGO

• FUNDRAISING MANAGER MUMBAI INDIA
  
• Area: Fundraising & Communication
• Location: Mumbai India
• Status: FullTime
• Compensation: Based on Experience

Still I Rise is an international NGO which operates humanitarian projects providing education and protection to refugee children and vulnerable youth and work towards solving the global educational crisis in the world. Still I Rise is seeking a highly motivated and experienced HighValue Fundraising Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies to secure significant contributions from highnetworth individuals corporations and trusts and foundations in India. They will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth and expanding our donor base to support our missiondriven program and initiatives in India.

This position will report to the HighValue Fundraising Manager and collaborate closely with the fundraising team and other key stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives. The candidate must be in Mumbai but will work remotely with a team based all over the world.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies to identify cultivate and solicit major donors corporates and foundations.
• Research and identify potential leads of highnetworth individuals corporates and foundations with a strong affinity for our mission and values.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with existing and prospective donors providing personalized engagement opportunities and ensuring donor satisfaction.
• Lead the grant application process including prospect research proposal development and submission to secure grants ranging from 56 figures.
• Collaborate with the Schools program manager and other stakeholders to align fundraising efforts with organizational priorities and funding needs.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective donors and funding opportunities tracking progress and reporting on fundraising metrics.
• Represent Still I Rise at networking events conferences and donor meetings in India to expand our reach and visibility within the philanthropic community.
  
  

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• 57 years of experience in fundraising with a proven track record of securing major gifts and grants.
• Extensive network and connections in the philanthropic community in India with the ability to leverage relationships for fundraising success.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to articulate compelling cases for support and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands in a fastpaced environment.
• Strategic thinker with a resultsoriented mindset and a commitment to achieving ambitious fundraising goals.
• Ability to work effectively remotely in a team environment as well as independently.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace. Knowledge of CRM tools and Project Management tools a plus
• Passion for Still I Rises mission and values.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Experience in the education sector or working within a school setting
  
• Knowledge of the relevant network stakeholders in the region
  
• Experience working in a nonprofit environment