Job ID: 306416

Officer, Major Donor (Grade-6)

ChildFund India

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, Delhi

Apply by: 13 Nov 2026

Relevant Sectors

Administration, HR, Management, Accounting/Finance

Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Ref. No. 27/14	Issuance Date: October 26. 2026	Closing Date for receipt of Applications: November 13, 2026 (IST)

POSITION DETAILS
POSITION TITLE AND GRADE:	Officer, Major Donor (Grade-6)
POSITION TYPE/DURATION:	Fixed-Term (Two years with possibility of extension subject to organizational needs, satisfactory performance, and funds availability)
POSITION LOCATION:	ChildFund India, Bengaluru/Delhi, Karnataka
WORK SCHEDULE:	Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM , 40 hours per week
TELEWORK ELIGIBLE	Yes
REPORTS TO:	Senior Manager, Individual giving

ABOUT CHILDFUND INDIA

ChildFund India works towards ensuring that children from the most marginalized sections of the society become able, confident, and responsible adults.

Our work brings health, education, child protection, youth skilling, livelihoods, and climate resilience into an integrated approach that responds to children’s changing needs as they grow — from early childhood through adolescence and into young adulthood.

ChildFund India's core values are the principles and beliefs that guide behaviour, decision-making, and culture. Our values of Connection, Honesty, Innovation, Learning, and Diverse Lived Experiences reflect our highest aspirations for how we go about our work every day in the communities we serve and with each other.

POSITION ROLE

???The HNI Officer will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding High Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs), philanthropists, family foundations and other major donors to support ChildFund India's fundraising objectives. The role will focus on building long-term donor relationships, expanding the HNI donor pipeline, securing philanthropic contributions, and ensuring exceptional donor engagement and stewardship.

Remain alert and responsive to any safeguarding risks; acquire and maintain the relevant knowledge and skills necessary to promote strong safeguarding practices; understand and adhere to ChildFund India’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures; and conduct yourself at all times in a manner consistent with ChildFund India’s safeguarding principles and standards.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Donor Prospecting & Pipeline Development

Identify, research and qualify prospective HNI donors, philanthropists and family foundations.
Support the development and implementation of HNI acquisition and engagement strategies.
Conduct donor research, prospect mapping and due diligence to build a strong donor pipeline.
Maintain and regularly update prospect and donor information within the CRM system.

Donor Relationship Management & Fundraising Support

Manage a portfolio of assigned donors and prospects, ensuring regular engagement and relationship development.
Serve as a key point of contact for donors, responding to enquiries and coordinating engagement opportunities.
Support donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship efforts in collaboration with the Senior Manager - Individual Giving.
Develop donor pitches, proposals, concept notes and other fundraising materials aligned with programme priorities.
Facilitate donor interactions with leadership, programme teams and subject matter experts as required.

Donor Stewardship & Engagement

Ensure timely acknowledgement and recognition of donor contributions.
Coordinate donor communications, impact updates, reports and stewardship activities.
Support the planning and execution of donor engagement events, networking opportunities and programme visits.
Help strengthen donor retention through personalized engagement and relationship-building initiatives.

Collaboration & Reporting

Work closely with programme, communications and finance teams to develop donor-facing materials and engagement opportunities.
Maintain accurate donor records, engagement history and pipeline updates in the CRM system.
Track fundraising progress, donor engagement metrics and proposal status, and prepare regular reports for review.
Ensure adherence to internal processes, donor commitments and reporting timelines.

Compliance

Ensure all donor engagement and fundraising activities adhere to organizational policies, ethical fundraising standards and applicable compliance requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

Education: Graduate in Management/Marketing/Social Sciences or a related discipline.

Work Experience: 3-5 years of experience in HNI/major donor fundraising, corporate philanthropy, wealth management, business development, or relationship management as relevant backgrounds. Also, experience in managing high-value donor portfolios and closing significant funding commitments would be valuable.

Language Proficiency: Fluency in English both verbal and written, is required. Proficiency in additional local languages will be considered an advantage.
Skills and Abilities: Proven ability to engage and communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

ChildFund’s Core Competencies

Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences.
Communication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.
Results orientation: gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.
Decision making: uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non-traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.
Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.
Digital literacy: adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges.

EVALUATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA

Step 1: HR Pre-Screening:All Job Applications received will be collated by HR and preliminary screening will be conducted based on the minimum education and experience requirements mentioned above. The Applicants that do not meet the education and experience criteria will not be considered further for the selection process. All the qualified applications will be handed over by HR to the Selection Panel.

Step 2: Qualified applications will be further reviewed by the Selection Panel. The Selection Panel will assess and rank all the applications based on the following factors for a maximum of 100 points:

Evaluation Factors	Points
Job Knowledge	50 points
Work Experience	50 points

Step 3: Applications will be further shortlisted for Step 3 i.e. Interview. The applications will be evaluated by the Selection Panel for the final selection, based on the following evaluation factors for a maximum of 100 points.

Evaluation Factors	Points
Job knowledge and Skills	40 points
Work Experience	20 points
Teamwork & Collaboration	20 points
Communication Skills	20 points

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary starts at INR 6,46,747/- per annum plus benefits, with scope for consideration for adjustment in line with the experience, skills, and knowledge the selected candidate brings.

Benefits (subject to the provisions of the approved Employee Manual):

Provident Fund and Gratuity as per Indian Labour Law
Annual Merit-based Performance Salary increase.
Health Insurance Coverage - to support the well-being of employees and their families.
Leave and Holiday framework that supports rest, renewal, and personal priorities – Annual Leave (24 days), Casual Leave (10 days), Sick Leave (10 days), Special Leave (5 days), Maternity Leave (26 weeks), Paternity Leave (2 weeks), Exam Leave (5 days), Holidays (15 days)
Hybrid and flexible work schedule options for eligible roles to enable effective offsite working while staying connected and productive.
Learning and Development opportunities to support growth and build future-ready capabilities.

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING

ChildFund India’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures will be strictly adhered to throughout the engagement period to ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of children and vulnerable adults. ChildFund India maintains a zero-tolerance approach towards sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment (SEAH), and all forms of harm by staff, partners, consultants, vendors, and representatives in the delivery of its programmes and services. The organisation is committed to maintaining a safe and respectful environment within the workplace and in the communities where it operates. Accordingly, the selected candidate will be required to sign ChildFund India’s Safeguarding Commitment and Behavioural Protocol as part of the contractual agreement and comply with all safeguarding standards, policies, and do-no-harm principles throughout the engagement period.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of ChildFund India to ensure equal employment to all persons without regard to sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), age, race, ethnicity, national origin, social origin or status, color, language, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, or religion.

IMPORTANT NOTES

This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.
Employment is subject to the ChildFund India’s HR policies and procedures, including provisions related to pre-employment clearances, probationary period, and retirement age.
If any of your relatives or members of your family/household work for ChildFund and if any child related to you is currently being sponsored/enrolled by ChildFund, you are required to disclose it at the time of job application.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

To apply, please click on our official Naukri job listing here: http://nauk.in/eK5iGmQ

Notes:

-By submitting this application, you consent to ChildFund India collecting, processing and storing your personal data provided in your job application form (including supporting documentation provided) and during the recruitment process, in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

-ChildFund India expresses it sincere thanks to the candidates for their time and efforts in submitting their job application. We really appreciate and value your interest in employment with us, however, due to a high volume of anticipated applications, only short-listed candidates will be notified.