Position Objective

To lead all fundraising efforts for Animal Rahat, with a focus on but not limited to major gift solicitations, fundraising events, and legacies

Term of Employment

Full-time

Location

Mumbai

Reports to

Chief Operating Officer at Animal Rahat

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

- Manage and develop Animal Rahat's 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 outside Animal Rahat's current donor base and develop cultivation and solicitation strategies for these prospects
- Solicit major financial donations for Animal Rahat 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 Animal Rahat 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 skilled training seminars
- Stay current on animal rights issues in general and maintain a clear understanding of and an ability to articulate the objectives and details of Animal Rahat's work
- Managing the account and ensuring all incoming queries are responded to promptly.
- Manage the recruitment of any new and replacement positions within the fundraising department
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:
- Minimum of five 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 flexible
- 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, as required for a donor contact
- Adherence to Vegan lifestyle
- Commitment to the objectives of the organisation

📌 Manager of Fundraising (Mumbai)
🏢 Animal Rahat
📍 Mumbai