Position Overview:
The Associate Development Director – India is accountable for leading and growing Room to Read's fundraising in India while serving as a strategic partner to resource mobilization efforts across the AMESEA region (Africa, Middle East, South & Southeast Asia)
.
Reporting to the Senior Development Director – AMESEA, this role sits within the International Business Development (IBD) team and works closely with Global Partnerships, Marketing & Communications, and India Country Leadership to deliver ambitious revenue goals aligned with program prioritie
s.
Duties & Responsibiliti
es:
Fundraising & Revenue Gr
- owthManage a personal portfolio of UHNW and corporate/foundation donors, raising US$ 1.5- 2MM+ annually through major and transformational gifts from both individuals and corporates within India and select geographies bey
- ond.Collaborate with other IBD and Global Partnerships team members both within AMESEA region and globally on India-focused investment opportunities to raise US$1MM+ annually in collaborative reve
- nue.Design and oversee strategy to grow India revenue 5%+ per year, including focus on IFF (individuals and family foundations) as a growing source of revenue within the mar
- ket.Partner closely with the India Country Office (INCO) to identify and cultivate donor pipeline across all donor segme
- nts.Establish, track, and report on India revenue targets, team KPIs, donor pipeline health, forecasting, and performance to Senior Director AMESEA throughout the y
ear.
Leadership & Team Manag
- ementProvide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to two Relationship Managers located in I
- ndia.Jointly accountable for the India fundraising team's annual fundraising target of US$5MM+ with the Senior Director AMESEA, including clear strategy, KPIs, and professional development sup
- port.Partner with the India Country Office on the country strategy and related resourcing of their goals, vision, and ambitions for the remainder of the strategic plan. Drive processes that align programme needs and fundraising
KPIs.
Board & Donor Enga
- gementDrive the Regional Board strategy, annual goals, and engagement plan aligned with the overall market
- plan.Manage key relationships of HNWI donors on the India Regional Board, including the planning of regular board meetings and related board communications during the
- year.Support the Senior Leadership Team, Executive Leadership Team, and Regional Development Boards as they represent Room to Read to various constituencies, as n
- eeded.Represent Room to Read at fundraising events, pipeline opportunities, and in donor meetings in
India.
Events St
- rategy Lead and deliver the annual fundraising Gala in partnership with the India Regional Board and the Global Even
- ts teamConceptualize and execute market-specific events focused on donor stewardship, thought leadership, and pipeline gene
ration.
Strategy, Compliance & Cross-Functional Colla
- borationReview and ensure compliance in donor partnerships and contracts with FCRA and CSR regu
- lations.In conjunction with other DevCom sub-teams, develop and implement annual India fundraising goals and strategy, including (but not limited to): fundraising and awareness-raising events, marketing and communications strategy, pipeline development, individual and corporate fund
- raising.Collaborate closely with Senior Director AMESEA on the fundraising strategy, VP of Global Business Development and Operations, Director of Global Partnerships, and VP of Marketing and Communications to support the overall performance of India fundraising and achievement of annua
l goals.
Qualif
ications:
Required:Minimum 10 years work experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization with at least 5+ years of nonprofit fundraising - experienceHistory of dedicated volunteer activity and/or commitment to nonprofit org
- anizationsDemonstrated ability to plan and execute major gift activities and individual success raising USD $1-2M
- + annuallyExperience independently raising six and seven fi
- gure giftsDemonstrated ability to lead and nurture business development and administra
- tive teamsHistory of dedicated volunteer activity and/or commitment to nonprofit org
- anizationsDemonstrated ability to plan and execute business development
- activitiesProven ability to work strategically with senior
- executivesStrong presentat
- ion skillsPositive initiative and matur
- e judgmentHighly organized and self
- -motivatedAble to balance competing priorities, complex situations and tight
- deadlinesExcellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills
- in EnglishAbility
- to travelPrior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups
- of peopleExperience living or working internationally
is a plus
To be successful at Room to Read, you
- will also:
Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit - organizationBe a proactive and innovative thinker who achieves results and creates pos
- itive changeHave a very high level of personal and professional integrity and tru
- stworthinessEmbrace diversity and a commitment to c
- ollaborationThrive in a fast-paced and fun
environment
Compensation:
Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through literacy and gender equality
in education.
Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from divers
e backgrounds.
Read is a child-safe organization; all personnel must adhere to Room to Read's Child Protection Policy, Child Protection Code of Conduct and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abus
e (PSEA) Policy.
