Manager - Batch Fundraising

Company Overview

IIT Kanpur Development Foundation (IITK DF) is a Section 8, not-for-profit, company established by IIT Kanpur to engage with external stakeholders like Alumni, Corporates, Foundations, and Philanthropists in India and across the globe, and to raise funds to meet its long-term growth aspirations. Such offices are called 'development offices' in universities of global repute and usually have a staffing of 1 for every 1,000 alumni.

This role requires a strong execution-oriented project manager capable of handling multi-stakeholder construction and infrastructure projects in a fast-paced development office environment, with high accountability for donor-facing reporting and on the ground delivery.

IITKDF seeks to appoint a Project manager and a change agent as defined below:

Position: Manager Batch Fundraising

Location: IIT Kanpur Development Foundation (IITKDF), Noida

Reporting to: Vice President – Development

Responsibilities and Expectations

The Batch fundraising manager will be responsible for overseeing and executing all aspects of

fundraising campaigns for all batches of alumni from the IIT Kanpur. He/She will work closely to

design and implement fundraising strategies that increase donor participation, retention and giving

levels.

• Develop and implement fundraising plans for all batches of alumni of IIT Kanpur.
• Manage and oversee all aspects of fundraising campaigns, including direct mail, online giving, social media and events.
• Build and maintain relationships with alumni, volunteers, and other key stakeholders to cultivate a culture of giving.
• Work with the team to set fundraising goals and develop strategies to achieve them.
• Analyse fundraising results and adjust strategies as needed to ensure success.
• Develop and maintain a database of alumni donors, ensuring accurate and up-to- date records of all interactions.
• Collaborate with the communications team to create compelling fundraising materials, including appeals, newsletter and social media content.
• Manage volunteer committees and coordinate their efforts to support fundraising initiatives.
• Participate in donor cultivation and stewardship activities, including events, meetings and personalised outreach.

Desired Profile

- Post-graduate in marketing, communications, non-profit management, or related field.

-At least 6-8 years of experience in non-profit fundraising, with a proven track record of success in managing fundraising campaigns and meeting or exceeding fundraising goals.

- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyse data and make data-driven decisions.

- Familiarity with fundraising software and databases.

Application Process

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