Senior Manager - Fundraising & Communications

• *Position Overview**

AAWC seeks a dynamic and experienced **Senior Manager \- Fundraising \& Communications** to lead its resource mobilization and communication strategies. This senior role will be responsible for **securing sustainable funding, strengthening donor relationships, and enhancing the organization’s visibility** to deliver high\-quality communications and fundraising outputs.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record in fundraising, donor management, and external communications within the non\-profit sector.

• *Core Responsibilities**

1\. **Fundraising Strategy \& Execution**

o Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies to secure sustainable income streams, including individual giving, corporate partnerships, grants, and community fundraising.

o Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with diverse donors \- institutional donors, foundations, corporate sponsors, high\-net\-worth individuals, and government agencies.

o Oversee grant management processes, including proposal development, compliance, reporting, and renewals, ensuring transparency and accountability.

o Monitor donor requirements and compliance, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

2\. **Donor Relationship Management**

o Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing donors and partners.

o Develop new donor pipelines through research, networking, and outreach.

o Build and maintain long\-term relationships with donors, sponsors, and partners, ensuring regular communication and engagement.

o Organize donor engagement events (meetings, site visits, annual gatherings), showcasing the impact to foster sense of belonging.

o Ensure regular \& timely communication with donors to report on program impacts their contributions had for the beneficiaries.

o Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising and donor management strategies, and proposing data\-driven adjustments as needed to CEO.

3\. **Strategic Communication**

o Develop and execute a communications strategy to enhance the organization visibility and increase public awareness.

o Create compelling content, including press releases, newsletters, annual reports, website content, and social media presence.

o Craft narratives that demonstrate the NGO’s impact and appeal to potential supporters/donors.

o Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communications strategies, and proposing data\-driven adjustments as needed to CEO.

o Develop and disseminate impact reports, case studies, and testimonials that highlight the organization's achievements and challenges.

4\. **Team Leadership \& Cross\-functional Collaboration**

o Lead and mentor fundraising and communications team, providing guidance, coaching, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

o Collaborate closely with program teams to understand impact, gather data, and ensure accurate communication.

o Report regularly to the CEO on fundraising performance, challenges, and opportunities.

o Explores and develops, innovative communication strategies, translating into measurable increase in donors and revenue.

o Build internal capacity through training and development opportunities, ensuring the team is equipped to meet organizational goals.

• *Desirable Skills \& Competencies**

1\. **Personal Attributes**

o Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Management, or related field.

o Minimum 8–10 years of professional experience in fundraising, donor relations, and communications, preferably in the development/non\-profit sector.

o High degree of integrity, empathy, and commitment to the NGO’s mission.

o Proactive, result\-oriented, and adaptable in a fast\-paced environment.

o High ethical standards in fundraising and communication practices, ensuring transparency and accountability.

o Commitment to safeguarding the dignity and rights of women and girls, adhering to organizational policies and legal frameworks.

o Deep understanding of the socio\-cultural dynamics affecting women in red\-light areas, with a commitment to advocacy and social justice.

o Ability to engage with marginalized communities respectfully, ensuring their voices are central in all communications.

2\. **Fundraising Expertise**

o Proven experience in developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies within the non\-profit/NGO sector, including digital campaigns, events, and donor engagement initiatives.

o Strong knowledge of grant writing, donor segmentation, and fundraising tools.

o Understanding of major donor fundraising and corporate social responsibility (CSR) partnerships.

o Strong track record of securing funding from diverse sources, with a focus on sustainable income generation.

1\. **Communication \& Storytelling**

o Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

o Ability to craft powerful stories that resonate with diverse audiences.

o Strong public speaking and presentation abilities.

o Experience in media relations, and content creation across various platforms.

2\. **Strategic Thinking \& Analytical Skills**

o Ability to think strategically about fundraising and communication approaches, achieving Organizational goals, responding to evolving needs of donors and beneficiaries.

o Data\-driven mindset to monitor performance, measure impact, and optimize campaigns.

o Strong analytical skills to assess fundraising performance, identify opportunities, and address challenges proactively.

3\. **Digital Literacy**

o Proficient in digital fundraising platforms, CRM systems, and social media management.

o Understanding of SEO, online content creation, and email marketing.

o Openness to exploring innovative approaches to reach and engage donors and stakeholders.

4\. **Leadership \& Collaboration**

o Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, fostering a collaborative and results\-oriented work environment.

o Experience in capacity building and staff development, with a focus on empowerment and professional growth across departments and with external stakeholders.

o Experience in capacity building and staff development, with a focus on empowerment and professional growth

Pay: ₹30,000\.00 \- ₹50,000\.00 per month

Benefits

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person