Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO),

Location: Delhi or Mumbai

Position Objective: To lead all fundraising efforts with a focus on but not limited to major gift solicitations, fundraising events and legacies.

Key Roles and Responsibilities: · Manage and develop fundraising strategy among current and prospective major donors, utilising direct mail, special events, donor cultivation, and solicitation visits

· Identify and research appropriate “cases for giving” for targeted donors ·

Identify prospective major donors from current donor base and develop cultivation and solicitation strategies for these prospects · Solicit major financial donations from targeted donors through face-to-face meetings and related fundraising techniques ·

Maintain regular contact with specific groups of donors and act as a professional contact for them · Document pertinent information for the purpose of enhancing and developing donor profiles and ensure the database is current, with all donor activity recorded

· Prepare annual division budgets, regular reports, and special analyses, as needed · Manage and attend cultivation, retention, and solicitation events for members and supporters throughout India, including donor-hosted events, major-donor meetings, and other special events

· Coordinate various aspects of events, including materials and mailings (e.g. invitations, sponsorship forms, programmes, and thank-you letters), auctions, entertainment, awards, handouts, gift bags, and attendance





· Cultivate and manage relationships with potential corporate partners and donors · Develop a working knowledge of all planned-giving techniques

· Manage relationships with vendors, including printers, mail houses, database consultants, and event-related companies and consultants

· Stay up to date on current fundraising techniques and methods used in the non-profit sector, including those particular to the Indian market, and attend professional training seminars · Stay current on animal rights issues in general and maintain a clear understanding of and an ability to articulate the objectives

· Manage the recruitment of any new and replacement positions within the fundraising department · Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications: ·

Minimum of three years of fundraising experience within India, focused on major gifts, fundraising events, and legacies

· Ability to manage multiple projects and donor relationships

· Ability to work independently and use discretion in confidential matters relating to donors

· Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and be adaptable

· Proven exceptional written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to manage projects, work collaboratively, and foster an ongoing dialogue with multiple departments

· Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout India

· Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends

📌 Fundraising Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Enlyst Staffing Solutions
📍 Mumbai