This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 800000 - Rs 1600000 (ie INR 8 - 16 LPA)

Min Experience: 6 years

Location: Mumbai

JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Manager – Fundraising to lead our corporate fundraising and resource mobilization efforts. In this strategic role, you will be responsible for driving financial sustainability by building and managing high-value partnerships with corporates, foundations, and other institutional donors. The ideal candidate brings a strong track record in corporate fundraising and partnership management, excellent relationship-building skills, and a deep understanding of the fundraising landscape in India.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships: 
• Identify, engage, and secure new corporate partnerships to support organizational goals.
• Develop customized proposals, concept notes, and presentations tailored to potential corporate partners.
• Nurture long-term relationships with existing donors and stakeholders, ensuring ongoing engagement and support.
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•  Resource Mobilization Strategy: 
• Develop and implement innovative strategies for fundraising and resource mobilization, aligned with the organization’s mission and impact objectives.
• Explore CSR opportunities and build a sustainable pipeline of prospects across industries.
• Leverage corporate CSR mandates to co-create impactful programs and campaigns.
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•  Donor Engagement & Reporting: 
• Ensure timely and high-quality communication and reporting to donors, including progress updates, financial reports, and impact assessments.
• Organize donor visits, recognition events, and other engagement activities to build trust and long-term commitment.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather program insights and success stories for donor communication.
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•  Cross-functional Collaboration: 
• Work closely with communications, programs, and finance teams to align fundraising efforts with programmatic impact and brand messaging.
• Coordinate with senior leadership on high-level meetings and fundraising presentations.
• Support the development of marketing and communication materials that showcase impact to attract and retain donors.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in fundraising, with a focus on corporate fundraising, CSR partnerships, and resource mobilization.
• Proven track record of achieving fundraising targets and building strategic partnerships.
• Strong understanding of India’s CSR landscape, funding ecosystem, and donor expectations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to innovate, influence, and lead initiatives independently.
• Strong project management and negotiation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; a postgraduate degree in development studies, business, communications, or related field is preferred.