17/06/2017
AGASTYA INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION (www.agastya.org) Job Opportunity
Position: Fundraising Manager
Nos: 2
Compensation: In line with compensation offered by known and credible Indian NGO’s. Rs. 40,000-70,000 per month.
Location: Mumbai and Delhi or Gurgaon (possible flexibility as long as coverage objectives are met)
Objective: To raise funds for long-term organizational sustainability.
Candidate requirements:
• High energy, goal-oriented self-starter, with excellent external communication, sales, marketing, presentation and closing skills.
• Capacity to build strong long-term customer relationships and present the Foundation’s work and unique capabilities with confidence, maturity and integrity.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with ability and confidence to work independently.
• Willingness to travel as required.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Identify high-value, prospective donors, initiate leads, calls and meetings, make presentations and close agreements to fund specific and general projects and initiatives of the Foundation.
Compile and maintain a database of local donor organizations (Foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies, private corporations offering grants/donations, HNI’s).
Regularly monitor donor websites, engage them and identify and inform donor opportunities matching the work of the Foundation.
Assist in writing project ideas and project proposals and ensure their timely submission.
Undertake independent research in finding alternative resources for long-term sustainability of the Foundation.
Undertake online research and build contacts with potential individual donors and raise funds for the activities of the Foundation.
Build and maintain relationships with existing donors and respond to their requests regularly and keep updating them about the work of the Foundation.
Organize or provide assistance in organizing any fundraising events for the Foundation.
Suggest innovative ideas for effective resource mobilization.
Develop annual fundraising budget and ensure achievement of targets agreed with senior management.
Contact: Send resume and cover letter to [email protected]
Agastya is a cause - not just an organization. It's mission is "to spark curiosity, nurture creativity, and instill confidence" in economically disadvantaged children and government schoolteachers by bringing innovative, hands-on science education and peer-to-peer learning to government schools and…