Mission Even is a diversity platform that empowers women by connecting them to job opportunities through its web and Android app. We are focused on creating a more inclusive workforce by offering women access to various job roles, resources, and career-building tools. As we grow, we are looking for a Lead Fundraising professional to spearhead our fundraising efforts and help us expand our mission.
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising Strategy:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, focusing on securing funds from various sources including corporates, CSR programs, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), foundations, and institutional donors.
- Set annual fundraising targets and create actionable plans to meet or exceed these goals.
- Identify and explore new funding opportunities that align with Mission Even's goals and values.
Donor Relations & Engagement:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing donors, sponsors, and key stakeholders.
- Cultivate new relationships with potential donors, partners, and funding organizations.
- Organize and attend meetings, events, and presentations to communicate
- Mission Even's impact and garner support.
- Develop tailored proposals, pitch decks, and presentations to engage with different donor segments and secure funding.
Grant Writing & Reporting:
- Lead the research, writing, and submission of grant applications and proposals to various funding bodies.
- Collaborate with internal teams to gather data, success stories, and program outcomes for use in proposals and reports.
- Ensure timely reporting to all donors and funding partners, providing them with updates on the impact of their contributions.
Partnership Development:
- Identify and develop strategic partnerships with corporates for CSR funding, sponsorships, and in-kind contributions.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to align fundraising activities with
- Mission Even's long-term strategy and objectives.
- Negotiate terms and secure long-term funding agreements with partners, ensuring mutual value.
Campaign Management:
- Lead and manage fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives that align with the organization's mission.
- Work with marketing and communications teams to create campaigns that drive donor engagement and visibility.
- Analyze campaign performance and optimize strategies based on data and donor feedback.
Team Leadership:
- Build and manage a fundraising team, fostering a culture of excellence and results-driven performance.
- Provide training, guidance, and support to team members, ensuring alignment with the overall fundraising strategy.
- Establish metrics and KPIs to monitor team performance and measure the success of fundraising initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field (Master's preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in fundraising, business development, or nonprofit management.
- Proven track record of securing significant funding from various sources, including CSR, grants, and HNWIs.
- Strong experience in grant writing, proposal development, and reporting to donors.
- Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey
- Mission Even's mission and impact persuasively.
- Knowledge of the social impact and diversity space is highly preferred.
- Experience managing fundraising campaigns and working with cross- functional teams.
Why Join Mission Even?
- Be a key driver in supporting an impactful platform that empowers women to succeed in the workforce.
- Work with a passionate, mission-driven team in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
- Lead the fundraising strategy for a growing organization with significant potential for impact and scale.
Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
