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