Fundraising Manager

About Chimple: Chimple is a product of Sutara Learning Foundation whose mission is to build a gamified, personalized and adaptive learning system that guides a child from absolutely no knowledge of the alphabet to a stage where the child can read to learn and perform basic arithmetic. Chimple aims to educate the children of the world using joyful mobile software that encourages self-driven learning. We envision children using the tablet as a lifelong friend on their journey of discovery. We believe that modern technology has a profound influence on learning that has yet to be utilized for learning by children.

Chimple has implemented in-school programs in 50 rural government schools around Bangalore, 35 government schools of Chamarajanagar, Karnataka, and 15 BMC schools in Mumbai and various schools across Delhi, Assam and Himachal Pradesh. Our at-home learning app has impacted more than 200,000 children across India. We have also conducted a year-long research evaluation (RCT) across 35-40 schools in the Haryana/UP area in coordination with respected Education/Development sector organizations resulting in impressive literacy and numeracy gains. Due to the potential for a huge scale-up of EdTech solutions, we are just beginning to make an impact, and our goal is to reach 1 million children across India in 3 years.

Chimple is among the 5 Finalists in the competitive Global Learning XPRIZE, which challenges teams from around the world to develop open-source and scalable software that will enable children in developing countries to teach themselves basic reading, writing and arithmetic within 15 months. Chimple is a grantee of Central Square Foundation and the LiftEd Consortium along with various reputed CSR Organizations.

Position Summary: We are looking for a dynamic Fundraising Manager to spearhead our fundraising efforts and secure financial resources for our growing organization. The role demands expertise in identifying new funding opportunities, building and nurturing relationships with high-net-worth individuals (HNI), corporate social responsibility (CSR) teams, non-profit funding agencies and other key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in proposal development, negotiation, and effective communication to advance our mission. This full-time position is based in Bengaluru, with opportunities for travel to enhance donor engagement and project development.

Responsibilities:

Donor Acquisition & Relationship Management:

• Develop and nurture relationships with current and prospective donors, including corporations, foundations, agencies, and social venture philanthropists, both domestically and internationally.
• Identify untapped funding sources, including grants, to support our projects and organizational growth.
• Regularly monitor donor platforms and proactively research potential funding opportunities that align with our mission.
• Convey the organization's vision and programs persuasively to build long-term partnerships.

Proposal Development & Negotiation:

• Craft compelling and tailored proposals, grants, and fundraising applications based on the unique requirements of each donor.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Program, Finance, and Impact) to create win-win proposals that meet donor expectations while advancing our project goals.
• Negotiate funding terms and agreements to secure financial support for our programs.

Fundraising Campaign Management & Events:

• Plan and execute fundraising campaigns and events that engage donors and elevate our organizational visibility.
• Represent the organization at industry forums, summits, and other platforms to increase brand visibility and develop new donor relationships.
• Organize and participate in strategic fundraising events aimed at showcasing our work to the donor community.

Internal & External Communications:

• Maintain clear and consistent communication with donors, partners, and internal teams to align fundraising strategies with organizational goals.
• Prepare regular reports on the progress of fundraising activities, including challenges and opportunities, for senior management and the board.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

Educational Background:

• Master's degree in Marketing, Social Work, Fundraising, Sales, or a relevant field.
• Bachelor's degree will also be considered based on experience.

Experience:

• 3-7 years of proven experience in corporate fundraising, HNI fundraising, and the development sector, with expertise in proposal development, negotiations, and closures.

Core Competencies:

• Deep knowledge of fundraising within the social development space.
• Expertise in corporate fundraising and a solid understanding of CSR laws and regulations in India.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to create engaging and persuasive content for diverse audiences.
• Ability to identify innovative funding opportunities and maintain high-level donor relations.

Travel:

• Willingness to travel for donor meetings and events, approximately 1 week per month.

To apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to [Confidential Information]