About Ra Foundation: Ra Foundation is a Mumbai based NGO, working with extremely vulnerable children to transform their lives through holistic education, safe environment provided at a residential school, to help them realize their full potential. Children who have lost one or both parents, and are at risk of facing violence, abuse, trafficking, child marriage, labour, beggary or are homeless are considered as vulnerable. Our work in the space of children’s education is called the Happy Kids program. Ra Foundation identifies children who are vulnerable due to the environment at home i.e. due to loss of parents, abuse, extreme deprivation etc, through partners like Akanksha, TFI fellows, CORP etc. The team handholds the kids into a safer environment through quality residential schooling in Panchgani, Nashik, Pune, parallelly addressing counselling, healthcare and mentorship needs thereby providing an ecosystem for education and growth. The programme support continues till the completion of education, so as to eliminate the risks of dropouts, child labor and child marriage. The kids who have completed their education are financially independent and healthy people who are now contributing citizens of Mumbai, and a great support to family.
Senior Manager Fundraising Responsibilities
- Identify and cultivate relationships with both international and local donor organizations, focusing on foundations, corporations (CSR initiatives), and high-net-worth individuals (HNIs).
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of donor organizations, spanning international, local, CSR, and HNI contributors.
- Design an annual and a three-year fundraising strategy tailored to the organization’s objectives.
- Conduct independent research to identify potential donors, assess their alignment with the organization’s mission, and initiate strategic outreach; manage leads, schedule meetings, and deliver compelling presentations.
- Oversee and regularly update the organization’s website, www.rafoundation.org.in, to ensure it reflects current projects and organizational impact.
- Write and submit concept notes and project proposals, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to donor guidelines.
- Create business plans to diversify and enhance income generation from various sources.
- Build and nurture strong relationships with existing donors by responding to their inquiries and providing consistent updates on organizational progress and impact.
- Develop and refine communications materials such as brochures, the website, annual reports, and other resources to bolster fundraising efforts.
- Organize and assist in coordinating impactful fundraising events.
- Propose innovative strategies and initiatives to optimize resource mobilization.
Senior Manager Fundraising Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any field.
- Strong analytical skills, including data gathering, analysis, and interpretation.
- Proficiency in Excel, storytelling, and presentation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a talent for relationship management.
- At least 7 years of relevant experience in partnerships, fundraising, and project management, of which 3-4 years in fundraising.
- A results-driven, outcome-focused approach.
- Adaptability and flexibility in working style, with the ability to manage ambiguity.
- Strong influencing skills to engage multiple stakeholders effectively.
Location: Work Hybrid work model, based in Mumbai, Travel as required.