Job Description

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Role: Manager- Business Development (Fundraising)

Locations: Pune

Who we are

WOTR (Watershed Organisation Trust) emerged from the Indo-German Watershed Development Programme (IGWDP) in 1993, where we pioneered the large-scale mobilisation of communities to regenerate the landscapes they live in and harvest the rain that falls on them (also called watershed development). Today, WOTR is working across 8 states of India and has touched over 8 million lives in the last 32 years, and is a globally recognised non-profit and think tank that addresses the whole rural ecosystem as a cohesive entity, through landscape, watershed and natural resources management, ecology and biodiversity conservation, water resources management, climate resilient agriculture, livelihood diversification, women's empowerment, nutrition, health, drinking water and sanitation. Further information at: www.wotr.org

WCF's

mission is to make available to developmental agencies (corporates, foundations, donors, NGOs, FPOs, government entities) the knowledge frameworks and support systems needed to successfully design and implement scalar developmental initiatives while confidently navigating the complexities of environmental risks, climate adaptation and sustainable development with confidence and clarity.

She/he shall be responsible for organization's financial goals by acquiring and on boarding new corporate partners, industry partners, CSR partners nurturing strong relationships, and ensuring programmes funding. This role involves collaborating with corporate industry CSR partners to enhance satisfaction with organization's program delivery. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in sales or fundraising, strong communication skills, and a commitment to non-profit impact plus working experience in agriculture domain. This position will not have any support staffs.

Key responsibilities

Lead and manage corporate fundraising/ business development. Drive partner retention and engagement, including timely reporting and delivering an exceptional partner experience. Collaborate with program teams to identify funding gaps and leverage donor relationships and opportunities to secure necessary support. Ensure full compliance with regulatory standards, while managing accurate and timely reporting for all fundraising/business activities.

Education

Any graduate degree - having an MBA in relevant disciplines preferred.

Experience:

At least Three - Five years fundraising, sales or business development experience. Any non-profit/sales/corporate fundraising experience would be an advantage. Proven experience in fundraising from Corporates is essential (Minimum 3 - 8 Cr)

Knowledge and skills:

Reasonable understanding of the non-profit sector, corporates, Agriculture related fundraising and donor relationship management. Tech-savvy with exceptional communication and influencing skills in English. Very strong networking and interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders including donors Highly resourceful team player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently. Forward-looking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.

To Apply Write to: careers@wotr.org with an updated CV with subject line

"Manager- Business Development (Fundraising)"

and fill Form: https://forms.gle/9qZ3hysRXUB6TQTdA