Vice President Fundraising (Ethnus Foundation)

Department: Fundraising – Ethnus Foundation

Desired Qualification & Experience: Any Postgraduate (MBA preferred), 10 to 15 years.

Work Mode: Work from office

Location: Bangalore

Role Overview

The Vice President – Fundraising will lead Ethnus Foundation's overall fundraising strategy and build a diversified, sustainable funding pipeline across corporate, CSR partners, institutional donors, foundations, and HNIs. This is a senior leadership role, working closely with the CEO/Executive Director and Board, responsible for driving revenue growth, building donor relationships, and leading a high-performing fundraising team.

1. Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and drive the Foundation's long-term fundraising strategy aligned with organizational goals.
- Set annual fundraising targets, budgets, and KPIs; own overall accountability for revenue growth.
- Build and lead a multi-channel fundraising portfolio, including corporate/CSR partnerships, institutional donors, foundations, HNIs, and international funding agencies.




- Represent the Foundation at senior industry forums, donor meetings, and strategic partnership discussions.

2. Donor & Partnership Management
- Cultivate and manage relationships with existing and prospective major donors, corporate partners, and institutional funders.
- Lead high-value proposal development, donor pitches, and negotiations to close large partnerships and grants.
- Ensure robust donor stewardship, timely reporting, and compliance with donor requirements and grant agreements.

3. Team & Organizational Leadership
- Coordinate with the Recruitment and HR team to build the fundraising team, and mentor and lead Managers and program staff supporting fundraising.
- Set individual and team performance goals; build capability across the fundraising function.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Programs, Communications, Finance, and Board members to align fundraising priorities with organizational

📌 Vice President Fundraising Ethnus Foundation (Bengaluru)
🏢 ETHNUS
📍 Bengaluru