Job Description

This role entails working very closely with the founder of an NGO (in the domain of theatre/performing arts) to raise funds from corporates/business houses, participate in fund raising applications with international donors, participating in related events, networking and promoting the work of the organisation.Role Profile and Outline:As a fundraising officer you are accountable for developing and implementing fundraising strategies.Roles and Responsibilities:- Identifying organizations and corporate with an interest in the arts, that can provide the funding towards multiple initiatives, from student bursaries, project funding, and overall organizational funding- Writing out funding applications with the inputs from Director Strategy and Vision.- Managing the fundraising pipeline and ensuring donor stewarding and engagement- Pursuing, liaising and following up on all applications and prospective funders- Maintaining relationships with existing patrons of the organization- Building initiatives that leverage the community surrounding the various divisions.- Identifying and prioritizing all possible avenues for future fundraising- Researching all details of grant organizations and preparing and adapting applications to fulfill specific criteria.- Presenting all research on funding possibilities to the Director and making recommendations on how to priorities funding efforts.- Working closely with the communications team to raise the brand profile of the DSFM for more effective fundraising.Key Requirements:- Education: Any Graduate or Postgraduate- Work Experience: 5 Years or more (Similar field or dealing with corporate preferred)- Skills:1. Ability to understand and convey vision2. Good people skills3. Strong written and verbal communication skills4. Proactive and action oriented.5. Strong follow-up skills.6. Self-Driven7. Good research and presentation skills.8. Good organizational & planning skills9. Detail oriented- An ideal candidate will demonstrate love for theatre, the ability to engage people and the confidence to make presentations along with the requisite professional competencies (ref:updazz.com)

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