Fundraising Manager

Animal Rahat Fundraising Manager

Position Objective:

To lead all fundraising efforts for Animal Rahat, with a focus on but not limited to major gift solicitations, fundraising events, and legacies

Term of Employment: Full-time

Location: Mumbai

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer at Animal Rahat

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

Manage and develop Animal Rahat’s fundraising strategy among current and prospective major donors, utilising direct mail, special events, donor cultivation, and solicitation visits

Identify and research appropriate “cases for giving” for targeted donors

Identify prospective major donors from outside Animal Rahat’s current donor base and develop cultivation and solicitation strategies for these prospects

Solicit major financial donations for Animal Rahat from targeted donors through face-to-face meetings and related fundraising techniques

Maintain regular contact with specific groups of donors and act as a professional contact for them

Document pertinent information for the purpose of enhancing and developing donor profiles and ensure the database is current, with all donor activity recorded

Prepare annual division budgets, regular reports, and special analyses, as needed

Manage and attend cultivation, retention, and solicitation events for Animal Rahat members and supporters throughout India, including donor-hosted events, major-donor meetings, and other special events

Coordinate various aspects of events, including materials and mailings (e.g. invitations, sponsorship forms, programmes, and thank-you letters), auctions, entertainment, awards, handouts, gift bags, and attendance

Cultivate and manage relationships with potential corporate partners and donors

Develop a working knowledge of all planned-giving techniques

Manage relationships with vendors, including printers, mail houses, database consultants, and event-related companies and consultants

Stay up to date on current fundraising techniques and methods used in the non-profit sector, including those particular to the Indian market, and attend professional training seminars

Stay current on animal rights issues in general and maintain a clear understanding of and an ability to articulate the objectives and details of Animal Rahat’s work

Managing the info@animalrahat.com account and ensuring all incoming queries are responded promptly.

Manage the recruitment of any new and replacement positions within the fundraising department

Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

Minimum of five years of fundraising experience within India, focused on major gifts, fundraising events, and legacies

Ability to manage multiple projects and donor relationships

Ability to work independently and use discretion in confidential matters relating to donors

Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and be flexible

Proven exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage projects, work collaboratively, and foster an ongoing dialogue with multiple departments

Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout India

Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends, as required for a donor contact

Commitment to the objectives of the organisation