Job Description:

Who we are
Plaksha is a technology university for the future, founded through collective philanthropy by a global community of entrepreneurs and business leaders to reimagine technology education and research. Our vision is to nurture the next generation of fearless leaders to solve the toughest challenges of our planet.
The University launched in 2021 in Mohali, Punjab and is at an exciting stage. We launched a high school summer program called Young Technology Scholars in 2018, a postgraduate program called Tech Leaders Program in 2019, cutting-edge undergraduate programs in 2021, and the PhD program in 2022. We are looking for people to join us on this exciting journey and translate the ambitious vision into reality.
Role: Director, Fundraising, Institutional Advancement
Location: Bangalore
We are looking for a seasoned, purpose-driven fundraising leader to drive Plaksha's institutional advancement efforts across the South India region and beyond. This is a senior leadership role responsible for building a high-value donor portfolio, leading a regional team,



and translating Plaksha's mission into sustained philanthropic and corporate support.
The role demands someone with the gravitas to engage boards, CXOs, and family offices directly, a track record of closing large gifts, and the ability to set and drive regional fundraising strategy in close partnership with the Vice President, Institutional Advancement.
Job Description
Strategic Fundraising Leadership:
- Own and drive the institutional advancement strategy and fundraising targets for the South region, aligned with Plaksha's overall philanthropy goals.
- Identify and prioritize high-potential funding sources, including major donors, family offices, foundations, and corporate CSR partners.
- Build multi-year fundraising plans and pipelines, tracking progress against targets and course-correcting as needed.

Donor Cultivation:
- Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major d

📌 Director-Fundraising (Bengaluru)
🏢 Plaksha University
📍 Bengaluru