Manager - CSR Fundraising

Company: Inspire Institute of Sport

Position: Manager- CSR Fundraising

Location: On-site - Mumbai/Bangalore

About Inspire Institute of Sport

The Inspire Institute of Sport is a cutting-edge environment founded to craft champions in India with an eye on success at the Olympic Games. With the main campus located in Vijayanagar, Karnataka, and satellite centers at Hisar (Haryana), Himachal Pradesh, Manipur and Odisha, the IIS has been stitched together with state-of-the-art facilities and sports science, and has some of the finest coaching minds from across the world to guide our athletes towards the Indian Olympic dream.

Job Description:

• Lead CSR Fundraising for Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), with responsibilities including:
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of CSR leads for IIS programs.
• Proactively engage new corporate funders by creating customized proposals, making pitches, and securing partnerships.
• Collaborate closely with program teams, the finance department, and the technical director to develop tailored proposals aligned with partnership opportunities.
• Ensure annual CSR fundraising targets are successfully achieved.
• Manage CSR Donor Relations:
• Implement a structured reporting framework for CSR donors, including audit reports, newsletters (developed by the media team), video reports, and regular updates.
• Leverage donor media assets to increase awareness of IIS and the Olympic movement.
• Act as the single point of contact for all donors and coordinate timely payments with the finance team.

Skills Required:

• Proven track record in CSR fundraising.
• Passion for sports, particularly Olympic sports.
• Strong understanding of CSR program design, financial planning, and impact measurement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Work Experience:

• 6-10 years of overall experience, with at least 3+ years of experience in CSR fundraising and partnerships.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work closely with international sports professionals in a world-class organization, pioneering best practices in the Indian sports industry.
• Play a key role in the Indian Olympic Movement, contributing to the development of sports in India.