the purpose of the donor management team is to build a sustainable fundraising ecosystem that helps the foundation to deliver comprehensive impact, by raising repeatable grants from like-minded partners with whom we can co-create solutions for nation-building, seeded by the promise of efficient implementation and best-in-class governance.
like-minded donors/channels are entities who are committed to india for the long haul, can fund reliably and repeatably in size, and are selective on who they will fund in india. co-creating solutions imply identifying which part(s) of our work will appeal to which donor and crafting an investment opportunity customized to a donor or a channel.
partnership and relationship management - the program director will lead all donor relationships and be accountable for annual grants adding up to inr 300cr
develop strategy:
• develop a sustainable pitching strategy and increase the funding pool for foundation
• articulate current and future foundation programs as compelling funding opportunities for potential donors and multilateral partners
• create presentations and proposals in consultation with business/implementation partners
develop people:
• nurture and groom existing team members to build their capabilities for the next level
• build capabilities of internal stakeholders to enhance their engagement with funding partners
manage ecosystem:
• identify and attract funding portfolios of up to inr 60 cr
• identify and research donor opportunities in india and abroad
• identify and research funding instruments and innovations in india and abroad
• coordinate with post-sales teams as well as implementation partners
• amplify existing partnerships to increase the portfolio size
• manage a database of potential and actual donors for ongoing prospecting
essential experience, mindset and skills:
• 15 years + of proven experience in either in private sector consulting or strategy or social sector partnership