Senior Fundraising Executive

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.

Reports to: Director - Resources and Communications

Key Responsibilities

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.

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.

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.

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.

Must have skills and competencies

• Postgraduate/Graduate degree in Management, Marketing, Social Work, Development Studies, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in fundraising, CSR partnerships, donor management, or business development (NGO/education sector preferred).
• Ability to meet/exceed fundraising or sales targets.
• Excellent proposal writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong networks within CSR and philanthropic ecosystem (advantage).
• Proficiency in MS Office; CRM/donor management tools preferred.
• Strategic thinker with strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team player.

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.