Sr. Executive- Fundraising

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Fundraising Executive

Organization: Muktangan Education Trust

Department: Resources and Communications

Location: Mumbai

Nature: In - office full-time

Position Overview

The Senior Fundraising Executive will be responsible for driving fundraising initiatives to support Muktangan's schools, teacher education programmes, and outreach projects. This role involves developing and executing fundraising strategies, cultivating and managing donor relationships, preparing impactful proposals, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements.

The ideal candidate will bring 5 7 years of relevant fundraising or business development experience, with a proven record of achieving fundraising or revenue targets in the social or corporate sector.

Reports to: Director - Resources and Communications

Why Join Muktangan

Opportunity to lead fundraising for an innovative education model impacting children, teachers, and communities.

Exposure to strategic donor engagement and partnership building.

Work in a mission-driven, collaborative environment with growth opportunities.

Be part of an organization recognized for inclusive and sustainable education initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Fundraising & Donor Development

Identify, approach, and secure new funding opportunities from corporates (CSR), trusts, foundations, and HNIs.

Contribute to annual fundraising planning and achievement of organizational targets.

Design and implement innovative donor acquisition and retention strategies.

2. Proposal Development & Grant Management

Develop high-quality proposals, grant applications, and concept notes.

Collaborate with programme teams to design budgets, outcomes, and impact frameworks.

Ensure accurate, timely reporting and compliance with donor requirements.

3. Donor Stewardship & Relationship Management

Manage and nurture a portfolio of key donor accounts with a long-term focus.

Coordinate donor visits to schools/programmes and ensure meaningful engagement.

Develop strong stewardship practices, including regular updates, reports, and acknowledgments.

4. Visibility, Events & Networking

Represent Muktangan at CSR forums, donor events, and networking opportunities.

Work with the communications team to develop impactful donor communication materials.

Strengthen Muktangan's positioning as a credible partner for education-focused funding.

5. Documentation & MIS

Maintain donor databases and fundraising pipelines.

Track progress against fundraising targets and share regular MIS updates.

Document case studies, impact stories, and best practices for donor communications.

Required Competencies & Experience

Postgraduate/Graduate degree in Management, Marketing, Social Work, Development Studies, or related field.

Minimum 57 years of experience in fundraising, CSR partnerships, donor management, or business development (NGO/education sector preferred).

Demonstrated ability to meet/exceed fundraising or sales targets.

Excellent proposal writing, presentation, and communication skills.

Strong networks within the CSR and philanthropic ecosystem will be an advantage.

Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with CRM or donor management tools preferred.

Strategic thinker with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Ability to work independently while being a collaborative team player

Remuneration

Salary will be competitive and aligned with industry standards.

Application Process

Interested candidates may send their CV along with a cover letter to:

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About Muktangan

Muktangan is an innovative, inclusive, and child-friendly educational initiative that empowers ordinary women and men with the right beliefs and skills to drive extraordinary learning outcomes for children from underserved communities. Over the past 21 years, we have evolved into a Hub and Spokes model of Integrated Teacher and School Education, with our Teacher Education Centre as the hub and seven Muktangan-run municipal schools in Mumbai as the spokes. We provide high-quality, free, and inclusive English-medium education from preschool to Grade 10 to over 3,800 children while also developing over 1,000 community members (primarily women) as educators. Muktangan has partnered with UNICEF, the BMC (Mumbai Municipal Corporation), the Maharashtra State Government, and various NGOs to expand its impact. Our approach has been recognized by leading academic institutions such as the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), University of Pennsylvania (UPenn, USA), and Bath Spa, Oxford & Cambridge Universities (UK). Through our outreach initiatives, local and international partnerships, and collaborations with government bodies and NGOs, Muktangan has impacted over 97,000 children and more than 5,500 teachers and teacher educators across India.

To learn more, visit:

Our website: https://muktanganedu.org/

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