Job: Senior Manager of Development (Mumbai, India)
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Via Asia Society:
Location: Asia Society India Centre, Mumbai
Position: Senior Manager of Development
Purpose:
The Senior Manager of Development works directly with the Executive Director and Board to establish and execute the strategic direction and overall management of fundraising initiatives, both corporate and individual, including planning annual and long-range strategic plans. Responsibilities include: budgeting, monitoring, implementation of development, membership, marketing, managing development interns and volunteers, and coordinating special events. Working in this capacity requires experience in strategic planning, donor cultivation and stewardship, public relations, audience development, and event planning. Successful candidates must be at ease in cross-cultural settings, comfortable working with board members and senior level executive officers, able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, and able to implement events that strengthen relationships between the peoples of Asia and the US. The Senior Manager also represents the organization at philanthropic-related programs, meetings, and networking events.
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Responsibilities:
• Conceptualize and execute development strategies, special events, and corporate programs. These include: membership drives – both corporate and individual, the Annual Dinner benefit and board appreciation events, and other activities aimed at cultivating donors and sponsors.
• Program-related duties include: drafting content and overseeing the creation and design of all solicitation collateral materials with specific reference to individual and corporate giving, interacting with co-sponsors, securing event venues, publicizing, brand development, and implementing marketing strategies.
• Develop and manage calendar for fundraising activities
• In cooperation with the Executive Director, establish development goals, plan development strategy, and implement creative and comprehensive identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for a portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects.
• Draft membership and development reports, including: New York annual membership report, newsletter membership reports, Board development reports, and special event budgets.
• Work with Executive Director and Director for Programs to identify funding sources, program sponsors, foundations, and potential donors.
• Manage stewardship; oversee support staff working on fundraising activities including donor research, tracking and acknowledgement for appropriate public recognition, and annual appeals.
• In cooperation with the Executive Director and Director for Programs, research grants; draft funding proposals, letters, and reports.
• Manage and collaborate with a grant writer for foundation support.
• Supervise the development, maintenance, and ongoing design of Access to monitor and track all contributions and generate reports and analysis as required.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit and build, close and steward corporate and community partnerships and alliances.
• Enlist the help of the Program/Development Assistant on an as-needed basis.
• Implement and supervise internship program for Development Interns.
• Recruit, oversee, and engage volunteers and staff for special events.
• Oversee media contact for special events.
• Work with ED, program staff and accounting personnel to coordinate allocations of funding to program and development areas in annual budgeting processes.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Requirements:
• Advanced degree desirable; B.A. required
• Familiarity with philanthropic, business, and political community
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, event planning, public relations, membership, marketing, and development, with at least 7 years of experience
• Attention to detail
• Strong administrative ability
• Excellent oral, writing, and proofreading skills
• Knowledge of Asia through travel or living experience desirable
• Familiarity with Asian arts, culture, business, and policy
How to apply:
Please email your cover letter and resume to: admin[at]asiasociety[dot]org[dot]in by Friday, September 25, 2009.
The Asia Society is an equal-opportunity employer.
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