Job Description

Job Title

Head – Fundraising and Communication

Reports to

Regional Director South Asia

JD Version

Jan 2025

Location

Flat No: 201, 2nd floor, Tulips Apartment Complex,

7th “B” Main Road, 4th Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore - 560011

Role type

Full Time

Hours

40 Hours a week

Working hours are from 10.00 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday

Salary The salary will be determined by the level of skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Website www.motivationindia.org

Send application with CV to info@motivationindia.org.in

"Candidates are requested to submit a cover letter highlighting their relevant experience and interest in the position, along with their most recent CV."

About us:

Motivation India is a public charitable trust established in 2011 as a disability-focused non-profit (NGO), a part of Motivation, a global organisation dedicated to improving the quality of life for persons with disabilities across India.  

Motivation transforms the lives of persons with disability around the world. From designing a unique range of wheelchairs, to influencing international governments and NGOs, we’ve been making an impact for nearly 30 years. Working with local, national, and international partners we aim to provide innovative and practical solutions. With projects across Africa and India, we advocate for the rights of persons with disability and empower them to stay healthy, access education and employment, and to participate in their communities. 

Motivation India was established in 2011 as a charitable trust in India to spearhead its work in India and South Asia. We have a rich history spanning over two decades of work in the region. Motivation India has positively impacted the lives of more than 26,000 persons with disabilities by providing them with appropriate and customised wheelchairs. Motivation India works with partner NGOs and government bodies across India to promote the concept of appropriate wheelchair services.  

Job Purpose: 

To direct all aspects of Motivation India’s fundraising and communications strategy, ensuring sufficient resources to achieve our ambitious goals around creating systemic change for disabled people. 

The Head of Fundraising & Communications has overall responsibility for generating strong, consistent and sustainable levels of funding from a portfolio of donors as well as proactively raising the profile of the organisation, protecting its brand and reputation, while managing communications across a variety of platforms, including traditional media, digital and publications.

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic person with a track record of securing sustainable income from a range of sources, especially high net worth individuals and corporates. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a growing organisation that is leading and shaping the assistive technology landscape in India.

Key Responsibilities 

Fundraising 

Design and execute a data- driven fundraising strategy to make Motivation India financially sustainable.

Research and cultivate a diversified funding base from among Trusts/Foundations, CSRs, Government and HNIs.

Build and deepen relationships with current and prospective donors and keep them apprised of the work of the organisation.

Build network to identify and create opportunities.

Develop innovative funding propositions and write concept notes, proposals, budgets, and reports.

Work closely with the programme team to design and develop project ideas and proposals in response to specific calls for funding.

Work with the UK Fundraising & Communications team for the implementation of Motivation’s global income generation strategy. 

Prepare and manage an annual fundraising calendar, and budgets for fundraising events and campaigns.  

Ensure reporting requirements for all grants and donors are met while keeping track of the project deliverables.

Communications

Lead Motivation’s communications strategy, including oversight and integration of Motivation’s brand identity into written and electronic (email, web, social media) communications.

Drive frequent communications and outreach to stakeholders on Motivation ‘s activities, priorities, and developments.

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to develop brochures, marketing strategy and pitch material, newsletters, annual reports, and various dashboards reports for institutional fundraising.

Produce fundraising reports/presentations for board meetings and the Regional Director

Actively manage and document donor, sponsor, and institutional funder relationships, actions, and notes to assure accurate, timely, and consistent donor engagement and communications.

Person specification: Knowledge, Skills & Experience 

Essential

Graduate from a reputed University. MBA from a premier university a plus

Must have proven track record of successful applications for substantial funding from Donors/ Trusts / CSRs/ philanthropists nationally or internationally.

Excellent communication, influencing, negotiating, strategic planning, proposal writing and presentation skills.

Possess a strong network of leads and ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with Donors/ Sponsors

Outstanding collaboration skills, working across a diverse organisation.

Sound organisational and people management skills

Successful track record in income generation and building and growing successful and sustainable income streams

Fluent in spoken and written English and at least one Indian language 

Desirable

Knowledge of disability and/or Assistive Technology sector

Experience of working with a global team

Existing relationships with key media partners

Motivation’s safeguarding commitment 

We believe that it is never acceptable for children or adults at risk to experience abuse of any kind. We expect all our staff to operate in a manner that protects and enables a safeguarding culture within Motivation India and Motivation. Safeguarding children and adults at risk is everyone’s responsibility within our organisation.

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