Head - Development & Fundraising - NGO

Job Title: Head of Development and Fundraising

Nature of Employment: Full-time, Probation - 6 months

Reporting to: Executive Director,

Location: Bengaluru, Bellary Road (next to IVRI)

Work Hours : Tuesday to Saturday; we are a small team of an institution in the establishment phase and therefore looking for people who are able to work flexibly. Late-nights, holiday and weekend work may be required.

Job Summary :

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development and Fundraising Manager will drive and manage a broad funding portfolio for the Institution. Towards this, they will establish procedures for managing relations with various funding agencies, donor organizations and charitable donors as well as the management of grants and donations to Science Gallery Bengaluru. The position will be supported by our legal counsel, finance team, communications team and the incumbent will also work closely with programming teams.

Key Responsibilities :

- Engage with activities, including exhibitions and education programs to strategically shape the case for support and to be an effective, confident spokesperson

- Research, identify and cultivate new funding prospects from a variety of sources, including corporate, domestic and international foundations/trusts and high net-worth individuals

- Develop and manage the SGB donor database

- Coordinate with staff managing programs to ensure that donors and prospects are invited to relevant events

- Develop and implement fundraising meetings, visits and other events throughout the year for cultivation of new and existing donors

- Work with staff to create fundraising pitches to a range of donor prospects

- Prepare and submit for approval, proposals for fundraising, working with Director and other personnel

- Manage reporting for grants received

- Manage a successful and comprehensive donor relations program

- Assist Director in developing and implementing partnerships

- Assist Director in tracking progress of specific fundraising campaigns

- Monitor registrations, exemptions and compliance relevant to external funding

- Work closely with the Director and the Fundraising Committee

- Liaise with the finance, compliance and communications teams

- Any other activities necessary for fundraising for us Bengaluru Person Specifications

- Minimum 3 years prior experience with fundraising and award management from Foundations and Trust and other corporate/charitable sources

- Minimum 3 years prior administrative experience - Prior experience with organizing meetings and events

- Prior experience working with international organizations will be an asset

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Strong interpersonal and networking skills

- Strong organizational skills

- Trained at least to graduate level, preferably with additional qualifications

- Ability to work with a high level of confidentiality

- Ability to work to strict deadlines and under pressure