CSR Partnership Manager (Fundraising)

About the Role:

We are driven by our mission to impact the lives of 1 million youth by 2030. The Resource Mobilisation team is a strategically important function in this regard and is recognised as a critical enabler of institutional growth and sustainability. The team will hold the primary responsibility for securing approximately INR. 100 Cr over the next 3 years to realize this vision.

We are looking for an experienced CSR fundraising manager with proven leadership and networking skills. The person will lead the corporate fundraising program and will be responsible for database management, proposal making, donor acquisition, strategizing and ensuring that annual targets are met. The individual should be well organized, proactive, and have the ability to inspire CSR teams such that they invest in LCF’s mission.

To meet the fundraising targets, the individual will have to stay informed on marketing strategies, and be comfortable in undertaking research on sectors aligned with LCF’s strategy and vision.

Location: Pune, with travel to project locations

Reporting: Senior Manager - Fundraising

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Support in operationalizing LCF’s fund-raising strategy;
• Building and nurturing LCF’s relationships with diverse corporate donors, both domestic and international, for scaling our programs;
• Supporting in the development of persuasive and innovative proposals, presentations, case studies, and other collaterals as relevant to specific donor segments;
• Helping deliver both operational and capital resource mobilisation against organizational targets;
• Organizing and attending non-profit events and networking with relevant stakeholders;
• Working closely with other teams at LCF to support business development and grant raising initiatives;
• Managing routine MIS reporting on fund-raising status, activities, achievements, and plans;
• Creating and sending out regular updates and other institutional communication as appropriate to all donor partners;
• Building and maintaining current knowledge of the Fund-Raising marketplace through analysis and research on a continuous basis.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• At least 4-7 years of experience in fund-raising, business development or equivalent;
• Market knowledge and clear understanding of the fund-raising space;
• A Master’s degree in Management or any other related field;
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written; an ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of individuals and personalities across levels, sectors and disciplines;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other relevant software tools; proficiency in the use of digital and social media to achieve functional objectives;
• Ability to influence without authority, manage multiple stakeholder relationships, strong strategic thinking and project management skills
• Critical thinking, problem solving and ability to work under pressure to achieve targets
• Driven by the passion to deliver results and impact the lives of underserved communities positively
• Ability to collaborate with departments across the organization and support the larger vision of scaling the operations to other states.

Application Process:

Share your CV with a covering letter, outlining your motivation to pursue a career at LCF, mentioning the designation in the subject line to careers@lighthousecommunities.org

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Diversity Policy

LCF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages candidates from all genders, differently-abled, and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person