Company Description Sevalaya is a registered charitable trust founded in 1988, working across multiple Indian states including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Telangana. The organization focuses on education, healthcare, rural development, and welfare, positively impacting over 1 million people through its initiatives. Sevalaya is professionally managed and guided by a dedicated Board of Trustees from diverse professional backgrounds, all driven by a commitment to social development.

Team members join a values-driven setting rooted in the principle “Love All Serve All,” and can learn more about Sevalaya’s work through its active presence on social media.

Role Description The Donor Relations Officer is a full-time, on-site role based in Mylapore, responsible for nurturing relationships with individual and institutional donors. The role involves managing donor communication, preparing impact reports, and ensuring timely acknowledgments, receipts, and updates.

The Donor Relations

Officer will support annual and planned giving initiatives, coordinate fundraising campaigns and events, and maintain accurate donor records in the organization’s database. This position collaborates with program and finance teams to gather data and stories for donor reports and proposals, and works to enhance donor engagement through in-person meetings, calls, and digital communication.



The role also includes identifying prospective donors, supporting stewardship activities, and contributing to the overall fundraising strategy of Sevalaya.

Qualifications

- Demonstrated skills in Donor Relations and Communication, including donor stewardship, relationship management, and clear, professional written and verbal communication.
- Experience or understanding of Philanthropy and Annual Giving, with the ability to support campaigns, donor segmentation, and recurring giving programs.
- Knowledge or experience in Planned Giving, with the ability to discuss long-term giving options and collaborate on tailored donor proposals.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and data management skills, including proficiency with donor databases or CRM tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, communications, business, nonprofit management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, meet deadlines, and manage multiple donor-related tasks with attention to detail.
- Commitment to social development and alignment with Sevalaya’s values and mission; prior experience in the nonprofit or social sector is an advantage.
- Comfort engaging with donors in person, over phone, and via digital channels; familiarity with basic fundraising principles is beneficial.

📌 Donor Relations Officer (Chennai)
🏢 Sevalaya
📍 Chennai