Position: Manager - School Fundraising
Functional Area: Resources
Experience Required: 2 – 3 years
Job Location: Bengaluru
About Smile Foundation:
Smile Foundation works for the welfare of underprivileged children and their families through intensive programs focused on education, healthcare, skilling and women empowerment and Empowering Grassroots. Started in 2002 by a group of young corporate professionals, today Smile has evolved into a national level development organization impacting lives of over 2 million underprivileged children and their families with project presence in 27 states across India,10 offices in strategic locations and over 650 employees, besides countless volunteers, well- wishers and supporters.
The organization also holds Special Consultative Status with United Nation’s Economic & Social Council (ECOSOC), accredited with global organizations like GuideStar, United Way, CAF America, Give2Asia and many more. Furthermore, continuously for past three years Smile is a Great Place to Work © Certified organization and is considered ‘Gold Standard’ in identifying and recognizing Great Workplace Cultures.
Currently SF has been implementing projects worth Rs 80 Crore across India directly or with the help of grassroot organizations, primarily CSR funded projects of varied scale both in urban slums and rural areas including aspirational districts in thematic areas mentioned above. The wealth of knowledge emanated from the same is immense, however the same is grouped in systematic manner which can be used for pitching for large projects of long term in nature leading to data driven knowledge products which can be further used in creating large scale impact.
About Role
Smile Foundation’s Child for Child (CFC) program addresses children from well to do families who go to good schools and sensitizes them at an early age about the disparity that exists between them and others who cannot afford to go to school. We welcome applications from dynamic people who are willing to travel and conduct CFC programs in educational institutions in their areas for the post of Manager.
Key Job Responsibilities :
- To be responsible for Planning and strategizing of Program both on qualitative parameters and quantitative parameters, in alignment to organizational goals and vision.
- To be responsible for achieving the goals and targets in a sustained manner and manage income/expenditure.
- To actively be involved in research, market trends and competitor analysis.
- Donor servicing and donor nurturing.
- To bring Innovations and new opportunities in Program.
Qualifications & Experiences :
- Graduate in any discipline from a recognized institution.
- Ability to communicate effectively to a wide audience with good written and verbal communication.
- Understanding of the challenges and opportunities for marketing and fundraising in the development sector.
- Willingness to travel within the region, as required.
Competencies:
- Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. Able to give and take during a conversation in a balanced way, listening as well as speaking at appropriate intervals.
- Persuasive Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills. When writing or speaking comes across as persuasive, credible, and polished with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Achieving results: Demonstrate drive and determination to achieve both results and success; can be counted upon to successfully exceed goals; regularly pushes self and others for results; bottom-line oriented, persisting despite obstacles and opposition.
- Planning and organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
- Time Management: Recognizes that time is a resource to be carefully allocated according to priorities that may be constantly changing.
- Contributes to Team Performance: Is an engaged and integral member of a group, recognizing the need for group collaboration, empathy, consensual decision-making and respect for others.
How to Apply:
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