Executive Fundraising Manager

About Param Foundation

Param Foundation is a transdisciplinary, inclusive and purpose-driven organisation dedicated to democratizing access to science, culture and innovation.

Through immersive, experiential centres and collaborative platforms, Param inspires enquiry-based thinking, nurtures creativity and builds sustainable models of public engagement for future generations.

Job Description:

The Fundraiser Executive will drive Param's corporate and philanthropic fundraising initiatives, focusing on CSR partnerships.

This is a dynamic, public-facing role suited for someone with strong communication skills, persistence and the ability to translate Param's vision into compelling funding opportunities for corporates.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prospecting & Outreach

• Research and build a pipeline of potential corporate and CSR leads.

• Initiate outreach through cold calling, and email campaigns.

• Qualify leads and set up introductory meetings.

2. Proposal Development

• Support in creating, customizing and presenting CSR proposals, decks and donor communications aligned to Schedule VII CSR areas.

• Work closely with the content/strategy team to highlight impact stories and data.

3. Donor Engagement

• Arrange and attend meetings with CSR heads and decision-makers.

• Prepare meeting briefs, presentations and follow-up notes.

• Maintain ongoing communication with partners to strengthen relationships.

4. Relationship Management

• Ensure transparent communication and timely delivery of progress/impact reports to funders.

• Support donor recognition, acknowledgements and branding deliverables.

5. Events & Immersive Experiences

• Coordinate corporate visits to Param's Experience Centres and donor engagement events.

• Assist in organising fundraising campaigns, workshops and public-facing CSR events.

6. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate donor databases, track outreach metrics (calls, emails, meetings) and report progress to leadership.

• Support compliance and due diligence documentation for CSR partners.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Business, Social Work, Development Studies, or related fields.

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in fundraising, CSR partnerships, business development, or corporate relations (NGO/CSR sector preferred).

• Strong communication and persuasion skills, with experience in cold calling and corporate pitching.

• Ability to create proposals, presentations and impact reports.

• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools.

• Self-motivated, results-driven and comfortable working in a target-oriented environment.

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication (English; Kannada/Hindi an added plus).

• Persistence and resilience in prospecting and cold outreach.

• Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.

• Passionate about inclusive, people-centric and sustainable social impact.

Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Number of cold calls, emails and connections per month.

• Number of meetings arranged with CSR heads.

• Proposals developed and submitted per quarter.

• Conversion of prospects into active CSR partnerships.

• Retention and satisfaction of existing partners.

• Contribution towards annual fundraising targets.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work with a visionary, innovative and resourceful organisation shaping the future of science and cultural education.

• A collaborative, purpose-driven environment where your efforts directly contribute to long-term societal change.

• Hands-on experience in CSR engagement, corporate partnerships and social impact strategy.