Fundraising Manager – Sri Ganesh Vinayak Foundation SGVF

Sri Ganesh Vinayak Foundation SGVF is a non-profit organization working to eliminate cases of avoidable blindness in Chhattisgarh. To this end, the foundation works with eye-care organizations, government, funders and the community in general to deliver services ranging from awareness to surgical procedures to the rural populace in the state. Our outreach activities include eye screening camps, mobile screening vans, hospital references, spectacles delivery and tertiary care where needed all at no cost to the beneficiaries. Our work also extends into the sphere of prevention and awareness with our school awareness program aimed to enable teachers to identify and report any cases before their become problems. Over the last 8 years of our existence, our programs have spanned in 6 districts having benefited more than 50,000 people.

Reporting to: Director

Vacancy: 2

Context

India faces a significant burden of eye diseases and vision impairment, with an estimated 62 million people in the country suffering from some form of visual impairment. Cataract, refractive errors, glaucoma, and corneal blindness are the leading causes of blindness in India. While India has made strides in addressing blindness through initiatives such as the National Program for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment, there are still significant barriers to accessing eye care in the country, particularly in rural areas. These barriers include a lack of trained eye care professionals, inadequate infrastructure, and limited awareness about eye health. In this environment, there is a clear need for a concerted effort by Eye-care organizations, NGOs and funders to push towards achieving the goal of zero cases of avoidable blindness.

About the role:

Over the last few years, Shri Ganesh Vinayak Foundation has developed a robust program mechanism that can create long-term and meaningful impact while also focusing on the sustainability of the intervention. We have built strategic relationships with organizations that impact our interventions including Government Departments, Institutions and other like-minded organizations.

We have now shifted focus to long-term growth and program replication through sustained efforts in the fundraising domain. To this end, we have created a fundraising strategy that outlines our fundraising goals and activities while also identifying potential donors in the CSR and Institutional space. As we seek to scale our reach and impact over the next few years, there is a need to put in place a strong team that can implement the above strategy while also bringing their expertise.

The “Manager, Resource Mobilization” will play a key role in enabling SGVF’s future growth by creating and expanding our donor network across donor categories and funding sources.

Responsibilities:

• Lead generation: Identify and cultivate new fundraising opportunities through a variety of channels such as events, grant proposals, major gifts, and online fundraising.
• Donor Acquisition and Management: Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain donors, and manage and grow a portfolio of major donors and sponsors.
• Fundraising Planning and Budgeting: Work with the Director to develop a comprehensive fundraising plan and budget, and ensure that fundraising targets are met.
• Event Planning and Management: Plan and execute fundraising events, including galas, walks, runs, and other special events, to engage supporters and raise funds for our mission.
• Grant Writing: Research and write grant proposals to secure funding from foundations, corporations, and government sources.
• Donor Communication: Ensure effective and regular communication with donors, including thank you letters, updates, and impact reports.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of fundraising initiatives with overall organizational goals and strategies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in sales, relationship management, fundraising and donor acquisition, with a proven track record of success
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with donors and stakeholders
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with experience in proposal writing
• Understanding of event planning and management
• Strong organizational and budgeting skills
• Passion for the mission of improving eye care in the state of Chhattisgarh
• If you are passionate about improving eye care and have a proven track record in fundraising, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter to shriganeshvinayakfoundation@gmail.com

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.