Context

Open Links Foundation (An IT Based NGO) uses technology and behavioural science techniques to support and motivate teachers. The Vinoba app is the backbone of the offering. We presently work in 8 districts with over 15,000 schools and over 55 thousand teachers.

This role of the Fundraising Assistant is to find opportunities for fundraising, making applications and supporting the donors with information.

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Objective

‍The fund raise officer will work closely with the CEO for planning and executing the fund raising strategy and opportunities.

Key deliverables for the position are as follows:

1. Write grant proposals and solicitations to secure funding from foundations, corporations, and individuals. Track timelines and quality of submission.
2. Develop and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and other stakeholders. Provide information and updates to existing and prospective donors on a timely basis. Maintain accurate records of all donations and ensure that donors are appropriately recognized.
3. Collaborate with other departments within the organisation to ensure that fundraising efforts align with the overall strategy and goals. Work with the Operations team to ensure that other requirements e.g. volunteering are met along with the team.
4. Scan the environment to identify new opportunities for fundraising. Conduct research on potential donors. Apply to these on a timely basis in good quality.
5. Work with the CEO to (a) grow the donations as per need of the organisation (b) retain and grow the existing donors.
6. To ensure all policies of the company are adhered to from leaves, admin, financial reporting etc.,

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Qualifications

1. Education: Graduation / post-graduation;
2. Undiluted passion for the education sector is required.
3. Very good skills at conveying ideas through PPT, images and documents.

Skills

Proficient with the MS Office, Google Workspace.

Excellent written communication skills.

Quick learner.

Self-motivated.

Personal Attributes: Integrity and social intelligence

Language Proficiency of reading, writing in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

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Salary

4 - 5 LPA

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Location

Pune, India

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis.