Fundraising and Communications Officer

Posted By: Vikram Sarabhai Centre for Development Interactions (VIKSAT)

Ahmedabad

Senior Mgt (VP, CxO, Program Director)

Communication & PR

Livelihood/Skills Development

Job Description

The person will be required to work in a team as well as independently handle responsibilities, which include:

•  Raise funds and nurture partnerships for the organization

•  Identify and reach out to potential supporters, donors, CSR, trusts, foundations 

•  Sustain and grow income from donors in line with agreed targets

•  Ensure high-quality ongoing communication with potential and existing donors

•  Respond to donors’ requests and keep them updated about the activities

•  Generate high-quality proposals, EOIs, RFPs, and award applications

•  Ensure reporting and due diligence as per donor requirements

•  Liaise with project teams to collect and collate information for donor reports

•  Prepare and manage donor database and donor management system

•  Prepare reports, status briefs, presentations, and other communications

•  Manage VIKSAT profile through social media, website, e-mailers, press briefs, and others

•  Represent VIKSAT in various meetings, forums, networks

Eligibility Criteria

Post-graduate in management, communication or equivalent with 3 years relevant experience. 

Desired Candidate Profile

Post Graduation - MBA/PGDM

Skills

•  Excellent communication, networking, and representational skills

•  Fluent in English, working knowledge of Gujarati and Hindi

•  Knowledge of computer applications and internet

•  Self-motivated, ability to work independently with minimal supervision 

•  Ability to plan, coordinate and execute various activities and events efficiently

•  Lateral and out-of-the-box thinking

Organization Details

  • Organization Name:Vikram Sarabhai Centre for Development Interactions (VIKSAT)
  • About Organization:Vikram Sarabhai Centre for Development Interaction (VIKSAT) was set up in the year 1977 as an institution of Nehru Foundation for Development (NFD), to take proactive steps in conserving the environment and promoting sustainable development by endorsing Peoples’ Institutions and interactions among them.

    Know more