Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager - Corporate Engagement & Relationship - Non Profit/Research & Development

Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager - Corporate Engagement & Relationship - Non Profit/Research and Development

Job Description :

About 'IITB Development and Relations Foundation (IITB-DRF) :

- The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, an autonomous institute and a deemed university, has established the IITB Development and Relations Foundation (IITB-DRF), an independent non-profit organization (Sec8 company).

- The IITB-DRF is set up as a focused development organization for the institute, to focus on outreach, cultivation and stewardship of the alumni, corporate and philanthropic donor community. Through this, it aims to help the institute build & sustain world-class infrastructure, drive cutting-edge and scholarship, in collaboration with faculty and students of IITB.

- The IITB-DRF aims to enable IIT Bombay to be more financially independent through creating a development/fundraising capability. The key objective is to focus on its core purpose of scaling up alumni and Corporate outreach with a view to seeking their active participation through fundraising and donor participation in enriching the IIT Bombay ecosystem.

Position Title : Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager, Corporate Engagement & Relationship

Reporting to : Sr. Manager- Corporate Engagement

Location : Powai, Mumbai

Job Purpose : Ensure a systematic reach-out to existing/prospective corporates, cultivate and develop long-term relationships and create opportunities to elicit support in sponsorships, research projects, and funds for IITB. Contribution in cutting-edge research & innovation work in the field of science and technology.

Key Responsibilities :

- Analyze and study existing trends in donation from the corporate segment and formulate concrete annual reach-out plans to significantly enhance the contribution.

- Understand the ongoing research work/areas of innovation and powerfully showcase IITB leadership in cutting edge research & innovation work in the field of science and technology to existing/prospective donors to elicit support for the cause.

- Display exceptional relationship-building skills and build deep and sustainable relationships with corporates

- Continuous engagement with corporates to position sponsorships for projects, research work, scholarships, etc. as philanthropic and goodwill opportunities.

- Strive to exceed the set target for fund-raise

Desired Experience/competencies :

- 4 to 7 years of experience in building and growing relationships for growth/development

- Excellent communication & relationship building skills

- Association with philanthropy and fundraising is a plus

- In line with market trends; commensurate to professional experience & expertise