IIT Bombay - Assistant Manager/Manager - Regular Giving

Assistant Manager/Manager - Regular Giving

Our Vision:

Help IIT Bombay rank among the top engineering and technology institutes worldwide by fostering strong relationships with its alumni, corporations and philanthropists.

About us:

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay- Development and Relations Foundation (DRF) is a not-for-profit section 8 unit. IITB DRF facilitates Institute's core mission and engages with our vibrant alumni community, corporations, and foundations with the goal of developing and sustaining long-term relationships.

These groups are the key stakeholders in IIT Bombay's journey of excellence. We encourage the involvement and participation of these entities in the Institute's strategic initiatives. These include setting up world class research and academics in emerging areas of science and technology, building world class infrastructure, improving faculty value proposition, strengthening the entrepreneurship ecosystem, and contributing to the society.

IITB DRF assists fundraising endeavours by way of donor solicitations, managing donor programs, maintaining financial accounts and reporting details of all activities implemented with alumni donations.

Job Purpose:

- Work closely with the team to develop and execute strategies to secure one-time and recurring donations from alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and well-wishers of the university.

- This role focuses on planning and managing annual giving campaigns, engaging donors, and fostering a culture of philanthropy within the university community.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement effective strategies for regular giving programs to achieve fundraising goals.

- Plan and coordinate annual giving campaigns targeting diverse donor groups, ensuring timely and successful execution.

- Plan, execute, and monitor email marketing and digital marketing campaigns to ensure effective audience engagement and lead generation.

- Utilize data and insights to tailor campaigns and maximize donor participation.

- Build strong relationships with alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and other university supporters.

- Collaborate with respective stakeholders and teams to enhance donor engagement and experience.

- Create personalized communication plans to inspire and retain donors.

- Monitor campaign performance, analyze key metrics, and prepare detailed reports.

- Use insights from past campaigns to improve strategies and ensure continuous growth in donor engagement and contributions.

- Stay updated with industry trends, tools, and best practices to introduce innovative ideas into regular giving programs.

Desired Experience/ competencies:

- 5 to 8 years' experience in building and growing relationships for growth/ development.

- Excellent communication & relationship building skills - Association with philanthropy and fund raising is a plus.