The key responsibilities of this role, among others, are:

• Execute the Fundraising strategy
• Support the end-to-end fundraising process – undertake research, identify new donors (national + international), meet potential donors, write proposals, undertake documentation
• Undertake donor management and reporting – coordinate with internal teams for data and insights, track and write donor reports, send regular updates to donors, facilitate field visits
• Effectively engage with donors, as needed – corporates, trusts/ foundations, grant-making organizations, family foundations, retail donors, and so on
• Manage some funder relationships independently + support the CEO/ Director in managing others
• Undertake research and be aware of trends in child protection and fundraising spaces (national + international)
• Working with the team, explore new/ innovative fundraising ideas
• Manage the fundraising team (currently consisting of 2 managerial level resources)

• Experience in fundraising in the development sector is ideal
• Business development/ sales experience in management consulting/ industry will be valued

Other desired attributes

Excellent written and spoken communication in English; ability to work in a small team; good interpersonal skills; ability to handle high-pressure situations and uncertainty; drive to carry on despite possible setbacks

Specialized job competencies

• Passion, determination, and belief in the organization’s vision and mission
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with an ability to explain Arpan’s story in a concise manner across a diverse stakeholder set
• Strong people-management skills – team, internal stakeholders, external stakeholders
• Experience in planning and an eye for detail
• Strong numeric skills and project management skills (MS excel should be your friend)