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About the Organisation NeevJivan Foundation is a socially-driven NGO dedicated to empowering marginalized communities in rural Maharashtra through skill development vocational training and entrepreneurship programs Our goal is to create sustainable livelihoods and reduce income inequality by offering underprivileged individuals the tools to succeed in the modern economy We have already seen success in Jawhar and Dahanu talukas in Palghar district and plan to scale further Role Overview The Fundraising Associate will be responsible for researching and identifying funding opportunities managing donor relationships and ensuring effective communication with donors The role involves corporate fundraising crowdfunding campaigns donor stewardship and database management The associate will play a key role in securing funds for NeevJivan Foundation s programs and ensuring donor retention Role ResponsibilitiesFundraising Donor Research Conduct research to identify potential corporate donors based on thematic areas livelihood skill development women empowerment and geographic focus Identify key contacts through LinkedIn websites and other platforms for outreach Initiate cold email outreach and follow up to convert leads into potential funders Develop outreach strategies for identified donor prospects based on the research Donor Outreach Engagement Send out initial communication and nurture relationships with potential donors Manage the donor pipeline ensuring seamless transitions from outreach to field visits and proposal submissions Organize donor field visits and ensure engagement with NeevJivan s initiatives Maintain donor relationships through personalized communication reporting and timely acknowledgment thank you letters 80G receipts etc Grant CSR Fundraising Coordinate the due diligence documentation required for donor partnerships Develop and update fundraising collaterals including narratives reports and storytelling materials Explore new funding sources such as domestic foundations and grants and expand donor outreach Facilitate the signing of multi-year contracts and MoUs with donors Crowdfunding Event Management Organize and manage crowdfunding campaigns leveraging digital marketing strategies Plan and execute fundraising events to engage supporters and attract new donors Coordinate with marketing and program teams to showcase impact stories and promote fundraising initiatives Donor Management Reporting Generate donor reports utilization certificates and impact reports to ensure transparency Maintain and update donor databases using CRM tools like Zoho Ensure all donor-related documentation is completed efficiently and submitted on time Key Performance Indicators KPIs Identify 15-20 relevant donors annually with at least 30 conversion Establish multi-year funding contracts and MoUs Retain existing donors through strong relationship management Expand donor outreach and secure new funding sources Maintain an organized and updated donor database with streamlined reporting Skills CompetenciesTechnical Skills Proficiency in MS Excel Word and PowerPoint Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to prepare detailed reports and presentations Basic knowledge of sales and marketing Soft Skills Strong negotiation and relationship-building abilities Detail-oriented and highly organized Proactive energetic and results-driven Ability to engage with senior-level stakeholders Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset Desirable Experience with CRM software Zoho preferred for donor management Prior experience of B2B sales Collaboration Reporting Work closely with program teams for field visits and donor engagement Coordinate with finance teams for fund utilization reports Collaborate with marketing teams for storytelling and donor reports Report directly to the Founder and Director of NeevJivan Foundation Opportunities for growth Navigating donor priorities and shifting funding landscapes requires one to keep ears to the ground and this role will foster growth of sectoral knowledge Securing positive responses from potential funders requires patience and persistence This role will build the agility and flexibility required to change work approaches and styles based on the changing organisational and donor priorities Opportunity to lead fundraising initiatives and gain entrepreneurial experience by working closely with the Founder Potential career growth into strategic Development roles Education Experience Minimum Graduate MBA in Marketing preferred Experience Minimum 2 years in fundraising sales or B2B engagement mandatory Social sector experience preferred Location Compensation Location Dahanu Taluka Palghar District Maharashtra Salary Competitive and aligned with industry standards based on experience NeevJivan Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer We encourage passionate individuals who believe in sustainable social impact to apply Job Type Full-time Pay 150 000 00 - 360 000 00 per year Benefits Flexible schedule Paid time off Work Location In person