Job Title: Deputy Manager/Manager (Fundraising), Development Team (UHNI)

Reports to: Senior Director, Development Team

Location: Okhla, Recent Delhi

Experience (in years): 4-8 years

Nature of work: Full - Time

Role Overview

The Manager/Deputy Manager will be a pivotal member of the Development team, responsible for driving the momentum of our fundraising efforts. This role sits at the intersection of strategic outreach, high-stakes relationship management, and operational excellence. You will work closely with the Relationship Manager (RM) and University Leadership to identify, engage, and steward a pipeline of high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), Ultra-HNIs, and corporate donors to support the university's growth and vision.

About the Development Team:

The Development team works directly with Ashoka leadership, including Ashish Dhawan, Founding Chairman of the Board of Trustees, to raise philanthropic funds for the University. Funds are raised by engaging high net worth individuals and organizations in India and overseas.

Key Role and Responsibilities:



Prospecting Pipeline Management
- Strategic Research: Conduct deep-dive research on corporate CSR trends, UHNIs, and HNIs to identify alignment with the university's mission.
- Active Monitoring: Stay ahead of the curve by monitoring financial dailies (Economic Times, Mint), LinkedIn updates, and India's Rich/Philanthropy Lists (Hurun, Forbes) to identify emerging prospects.
- Pipeline Growth: Collaborate with the RM to build and nurture a robust prospect pipeline in Indian markets, moving leads from identification to deal closure.
- Data Stewardship: Manage and update the CRM (Salesforce) diligently, ensuring data integrity and generating MIS reports for leadership review.

Proposals Collateral Development
- Proposals/Presentations: Design high-impact PowerPoint presentations and Word-based proposals tailored to the specific interests of target donors.
- Internal Liaison: Act as a bridge between the development

📌 Manager/Deputy Manager (New Delhi)
🏢 Ashoka University
📍 New Delhi