Assistant Lead/ Lead Partnerships Retention & Acquisition

• Raise /manage a portfolio of INR 5cr for the organisation across themes. Which includes developing unique value propositions for potential champions and managing end to end strategic partnership.
• Support the development of an effective donor engagement strategy leveraging existing fundraising teams and other themes. make a timebound roadmap to implement the same.
• Write, build, and submit concept notes, budgets, proposals & reports. Make grant estimates and align funding opportunities accordingly. and additional materials as needed. Ensure our partners can scale impact most efficiently. Engage Board and Connectors to build a pipeline of new prospects and service leads generated through the pull factor.
• Manage end to end donor stewardship.
• Actively engage with diverse set of team members.
• Ensure that all activities are duly recorded in Salesforce and an updated database/information is maintained.
• Support team members to build a culture of excellence in acquisitions.
• Other duties as necessary.

• Graduate/Postgraduate in any field.
• 4+ years of relevant work experience in client-facing roles. Previous experience working in the development/education sector or sectoral exposure to corporates/foundations/worked with HNIs with fundraising experiences (preferred).
• Sound understanding of corporate giving ecosystem in the country.
• Experience planning and leading strategic initiatives.
• Experience in analytical skills, and a strategic decision maker.
• Complete understanding of CSR domain & latest trend.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Highly developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of organizational financial reports as well as project and program budgets.
• Strong numeric skills & should be well conversant with MS Office, Excel, Powerpoint.
• A passion for social justice and a commitment to organisation' mission and values.
• Flexibility to travel in-country for donor meetings.

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