Manager - Fundraising - Individual Partnerships

SOS Children's Villages of India is an independent, non-governmental, and non-profit organization dedicated to the holistic development of children without parental care, as well as women and children from vulnerable families. For more than 60 years, the organization has supported over 65,000 children through 32 SOS Children's Villages and 28 community-based programs across India, positively impacting the lives of more than 83,000 individuals.

Our work extends beyond providing care to children; we deliver a comprehensive continuum of quality services that support overall child development while strengthening families and communities. These preventive efforts aim to reduce the risk of family breakdown, abandonment, and social exclusion.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and protecting children in all our programs and maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of abuse or neglect. Our organizational culture is values-driven and rooted in courage, commitment, trust, and accountability, which guide our decisions and actions as we strive for excellence and integrity.

The Manager - Individual Partnerships will be responsible for leading the acquisition and retention of individual donors, including sponsors, general donors, and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). This role involves designing and executing strategic fundraising initiatives, strengthening donor relationships, and leading a high-performing team to drive sustainable revenue growth.

The position plays a critical role in expanding individual giving while ensuring operational efficiency, compliance, and innovation in fundraising practices.

Strategic Fundraising & Donor Acquisition

• Design and implement strategies to acquire high-net-worth donors and build long-term donor engagement.
• Identify, research, and cultivate prospective donors through customized fundraising approaches.
• Lead donor acquisition initiatives through direct outreach, networking events, and digital fundraising campaigns.
• Leverage data and insights to improve donor segmentation, targeting, and conversion rates.

Donor Retention & Stewardship

• Build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with existing donors through personalized engagement.
• Implement donor recognition and appreciation initiatives to strengthen loyalty and repeat giving.
• Develop retention strategies to maximize donor lifetime value and increase contribution levels.
• Ensure a positive donor journey through timely communication and impactful reporting.

Business Development & Market Analysis

• Track fundraising trends, donor behavior, and the competitive landscape to continuously refine strategies.
• Identify new fundraising opportunities and partnerships to diversify revenue sources.
• Develop innovative fundraising models across digital, face-to-face, and corporate channels.
• Analyze fundraising performance and prepare reports to identify insights and improvement areas.

Team Leadership & Performance Management

• Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing individual fundraising team.
• Define, monitor, and evaluate KPIs to ensure achievement of fundraising targets.
• Provide regular coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Foster a results-driven, donor-focused team culture.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

• Ensure all fundraising activities adhere to legal, ethical, and organizational standards.
• Oversee budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and cost control for fundraising initiatives.
• Manage CRM systems and donor databases to track performance and optimize engagement.
• Maintain transparency, accountability, and accurate donor reporting.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field.
• 4-6 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or business development.
• At least 5 years of experience managing and leading fundraising teams.
• Demonstrated success in acquiring and managing high-net-worth donors.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proficiency in CRM systems, data analysis, and digital fundraising tools.

Interested candidates are invited to send their applications to [Confidential Information] with the subject line:

Application for Manager – Individual Partnerships (Fundraising) – Jaipur.