Barefoot College International Hiring for Senior Manager Fundraising Job at New Delhi Full Time

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Barefoot College International is a globally recognized not for profit social enterprise, working with rural communities in 93 countries in the world. Headquartered in India, Barefoot delivers innovative programmes for women in Access to Renewable Energy, Education, Economic and Digital Participation, Enterprise, and Women’s Wellness. We celebrate and defend indigenous wisdom and skills, and believe that access to energy enables all forms of economic and social development for and by, poor rural communities.

JOB PROFILE

The Fundraiser’s role will require a close working relationship with the Head – Development and partnerships (India) of other Program teams of Barefoot College International. You will be responsible for developing innovative strategies to secure funding from Private Sector CSR, trusts, foundations and institutions. You will be expected to seek new funding opportunities, develop grant proposals and manage successful grants. We expect the fundraiser to develop and deliver within a specified timeframe.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop a deep understanding of the programmatic areas and the global business strategy of Barefoot College International * Work collaboratively with other fund raising staff and Head – Development and partnerships (India), to develop and implement fundraising strategies for Barefoot College International * Seek new funding opportunities accordingly – writing to new CSRs and searching new Grants opportunities * Develop new donors. Build relationships with Trusts, Foundations, institutional donors, Private Sector CSR and high profile and high net worth individuals; * Maximize fundraising opportunities and financial returns; * Develop grant proposals and manage successful grants; * Organize off line and online events and to develop and manage relationships with donors; * Monitor developments and trends in digital fundraising. Attend networking events and meetings with potential donors; * Ensure fundraising practices are compliant with regulatory standards; * Contribute to overall strategic and financial planning as required.

SKILLS

• Excellent networking skills to represent the organisation at high profile events, with high net worth individuals, Corporations and Government Offices. * Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including donors, staff, board members and external partners. * Innovation skills: ideate and implement strong new ideas to achieve fundraising targets. * Proven ability of using analytics to inform and influence decision-making. * Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage a complex, varied workload, able to plan and prioritise tasks. * Expert level written and verbal communication skills to deal effectively, efficiently and appropriately with internal and external audiences; * Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion; * Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment. * Budget Management skills to be able to work effectively with limited resources. * Good IT skills, proficient with MS Office and Fund Raising Software.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Masters in any subject, preferably in Development studies. * 3-5 years of experience in fundraising for Development Sector organisations. * Understanding of fundraising practices, codes of conduct and legislation. * Excellent understanding of mid and high value fundraising progammes. * A demonstrable track record of developing and managing relationships with donors. * Experience of working collaboratively with members of a fundraising team and across departments. * Experienced in working in a team whilst managing personal deadlines. Added Advantage. * Experience in digital fundraising techniques. * Experience of maintaining a fundraising database and using software like Sales Force, CRM systems and digital marketing tools. * Experience of working in a complex, global organization.

COMPENSATION

Barefoot College International recognises that the right candidate will have a significant impact on the success of the organisation and is prepared to offer an attractive compensation package for the non-profit sector, commensurate with experience.

LOCATION

Delhi, National and International travel will be expected.

TO APPLY

Qualified candidates should send their CV along with a cover letter highlighting your suitability for the position to recruitment(at)barefootcollege.org. Given the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants and our responses are limited to those who are shortlisted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: ₹60,000.00 – ₹70,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Good

Speak with the employer
+91 8104108944
Application Deadline: 02/12/2022
Expected Start Date: 26/11/2022