Fundraising and Corporate Partnership Officer (Job Vacancy)

FUNDRAISING & CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are currently recruiting for an outstanding Fundraising and Corporate Partnerships Officer for Shree Ram Skills Centre. This is an exciting new role and the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing the fundraising strategy for the Skills Centre and work closely with the management to manage existing partnerships and build out new and strategic partnerships.

About SHREE RAM SKILLS CENTRE

Shree Ram Skills Centre (SRSC) is an initiative of Shree Ram Welfare Society (SRWS) which runs the Shree Ram School since 1953.We offer skill based training programs for the aspiring youth. Our aim is to give livelihood opportunities to the youth particularly from the underprivileged sections of society. We also endeavor to empower women through skill based training.

Our vision is to create a continuous pool of skilled workforce and give wings to Entrepreneurs.

We are a high-growth exciting skilling institute based in Mumbai, India offering courses in the Paramedical stream namely Nursing and Medical Lab Technician courses affiliated to the Maharashtra State Board for Skilling, Vocational Education & Training and the Karnataka State Nursing Diploma Board for these courses. We also offer courses in Information Technology for the youth in affiliation from NIIT Foundation and NSDC.

We partner with collages, NGO’s, foundations, social organizations and local communities and are backed by reputed organizations in the corporate world.

We are looking to significantly scale the organization to create transformational impact, by 2026. This role is a critical role for the organization and will set the tone for its market expansion. Funding level is currently Rs. 20 lacs per year, the Fundraising & Corporate Partnership Officer will lead all efforts to grow this to Rs.75 lacs per year by 2026.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As our Fundraising and Corporate Partnerships Officer, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of Shree Ram Skill Centre’s fundraising strategy. You will cultivate new relationships including trust and foundation fundraising, private philanthropy, corporate and community fundraising. You will take responsibility for stewarding donors so as to strengthen their engagement with our work.

FUNDRAISING

• Development and implementation of fundraising strategy to ensure effective results.
• Manage and deliver successful fundraising events, both in person and online
• Utilize new technology to streamline and improve fundraising processes.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the strategy aligned to the overall strategic plan of Shree Ram Skills Centre.

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS

• Build corporate CSR pipeline to identify and secure new corporate partnership and funding opportunities.
• Identify new income stream opportunities and develop fundraising into new areas of engagement.
• Develop and build relationships with corporate houses, donors and potential funders to maximize opportunities for income generation.
• Engage with government officials at state and national level to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities and acquire government funded training programs.
• Seek new opportunities to fundraise and to engage with potential donors for the same.
• Build and improve funding journey processes; building new and stewarding existing relationships to identify opportunities for growth.

ABOUT YOU

• MBA with specialization in Finance or Marketing
• You should have significant experience in fundraising and eager to make a positive difference in your next role.
• This is a superb opportunity to join us and drive our ambitious plans forward.
• You will be instrumental in helping us reach more of those who need us by growing our income and raising awareness about Shree Ram Skills Centre.

YOU WILL NEED

• A demonstrable track record of success in fundraising (ideally with NGO’s or Training Industry)
• Experience in gaining CSR funding from corporate and grant from trusts and foundations.
• Proven experience of developing and managing donor relations
• Excellent analytical, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, with a strong eye for detail.

YOU WILL BE

• Organized, self-motivated and able to manage a large and varied workload.
• A creative thinker who champions new ideas and approaches to fundraising
• Excellent at building and cultivating relationships.
• Able to recruit, organize and inspire fundraising volunteers.
• Understanding of the need to 'pitch-in' and do whatever necessary, as member of a small team
• Committed to deliver our vision of a world where underprivileged communities are free from prejudice and stigma and where every youth gets an opportunity to get trained for skills of their choice.

DESIRABLE

A good knowledge of the skills training industry. (NSDC / Skill India / others...)