Fundraising Coordinator

Company Description Isha Vidhya, a project of Isha Education Trust, is dedicated to transforming the lives of rural children through high-quality education and holistic development.

The organization operates 9 schools across Tamil Nadu, serving 9,000 students with a strong focus on scholarship support for families in need. Its academic approach combines innovative methodologies, including Karadi Path and Power English, with robust computer-aided learning facilities.

Isha Vidhya also provides health checks, nutritious mid-day meals, life skills education, and environmental initiatives such as seedling nurseries and organic kitchen gardens.

Supported by an experienced board and advisory committee, the schools aim to positively shape both children's lives and parental attitudes toward education.

Role Description The Fundraising Coordinator is a full-time, on-site role based in Coimbatore, responsible for supporting and expanding Isha Vidhya's fundraising initiatives.

The role involves planning and executing fundraising campaigns, coordinating donor outreach, and maintaining accurate records of contributions and donor interactions.

The Fundraising Coordinator will assist in organizing fundraising events, liaise with partners and supporters, and prepare reports and presentations to communicate impact.

Day-to-day tasks include developing fundraising materials, managing communication with individual and institutional donors, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging.

The position also involves researching new funding opportunities and contributing to strategies that strengthen long-term philanthropic support.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Interpersonal Skills and Communication skills to engage effectively with donors, partners, and internal teams.
• Candidates should possess Philanthropy and Fundraising skills, including experience with donor relations, campaigns, or nonprofit resource mobilization.
• Candidates should possess Event Planning skills to coordinate fundraising events, donor meetings, and outreach activities.
• Relevant experience in nonprofit, education, or social impact organizations is beneficial.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, maintain detailed records, and meet deadlines is essential.
• Proficiency with office productivity tools and basic CRM or donor management systems is an advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as communications, marketing, social work, or business is preferred..