01 Aug
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Important Group
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Mumbai
01 Aug
Important Group
Mumbai
Job Title: Corporate Partnership
Department: Donor & Grants Management
Location: Mumbai (Goregaon)
Purpose of the Role
As we enters a strategic phase of growth, the Corporate Partnership will play a key role in securing the resources
needed to scale the organization’s impact. The role involves supporting
end -to -end fundraising processes, identifying and converting new funding leads,
stewarding donor relationships, and managing grant -related communication and
reporting. The Associate will also contribute to the creation and management of
high -quality fundraising collaterals and events.
Key
Responsibilities
1. Donor Research and Lead Generation
- Identify and research potential donors
including CSRs, HNIs, and family foundations.
- Initiate
outreach through cold emails and calls and coordinate introductory conversations to build a strong fundraising pipeline.
2. Donor Engagement and Conversion
- Prepare
for meetings with potential donors by developing tailored decks and proposal.
- Ensure
timely and effective follow -ups with donors. Maintain high -quality interactions
that build trust and increase the likelihood of donor conversions and
retention.
3. Proposal and Pitch Development
- Design,
maintain, and update core fundraising documents such as the organizational
pitch deck, proposal templates, concept notes, donor FAQs, and case studies to
ensure consistency and relevance. Work cross -functionally with internal team
members, volunteers/interns, and external consultants to ensure that all
fundraising collaterals are up to date.
4. Relationship Management and Stewardship
- Assist
the CEO in building and nurturing long -term relationships with existing and
potential donors. Ensure timely communication,acknowledgment, and high -quality
reporting to enhance donor trust and retention.
- Ensure
due diligence processes are completed on time. Collaborate with the CEO to
nurture donor partnerships and encourage continued or increased contributions.
5. Donor Reporting and Communication
- Coordinate
with the programmes team to collect data and insights for timely donor reports.
- Ensure
sharing accurate and engaging documentation of impact in donor reports and
meeting all reporting deadlines and donor expectations.
6. Event Support and Campaign Execution
- Support
the planning and execution of fundraising -related events (for example, centre
visits, community engagement sessions, marathons, etc).
- Design
and execute donor -focused events and crowdfunding campaigns that raise
awareness, build credibility, and engage potential supporters meaningfully.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any
field (mandatory)
- 1–2 years (minimum), with
at least 6 months in the social sector (via job, fellowship,
or volunteering)
- Prior experience in
Fundraising is preferred.
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong
written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Fundraising
aptitude with a proactive, goal -oriented approach.
- Strong
interpersonal and relationship -building skills.
- Proficiency
in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Canva.
- Ability
to synthesize large amounts of information into clear, compelling content.
- High
attention to detail and Process -orientation.
- Resilience
and initiative in following up and securing funding leads.
- Basic
design and storytelling skills.
Benefits
- Mission -driven
Work: Be part of a purpose -led organization where your work directly
contributes to social change.
- Learning
& Development: Opportunities to learn, problem -solve and make decisions to
excel in your role.
- Diverse
Workforce: An inclusive, collaborative team culture with professionals from
multiple sectors.
- 360
Growth: A positive, supportive work environment with robust mentorship and
guidance.
- Downtime
& Wellbeing: Thoughtfully planned time off to support rest and maintain a
healthy work–life balance.
- People -first
Culture: Regular team bonding activities, an open -door policy and an emphasis
on personal growth.