Deputy Manager - Fundraising

Company Description The Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) is India’s first public policy institution emphasizing design thinking in policymaking. Founded in 2018, ISPP is guided by distinguished policymakers, global experts, and thought leaders. The institute aims to revolutionize public policy by fostering innovative approaches to policy creation and implementation. With a strong Academic Advisory Council and a partnership with the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago, ISPP equips scholars with exceptional skills and global perspectives. As an institution, it is committed to democratizing public policy and enhancing governance and capacity building in India.

Role Description The Fundraising, Deputy Manager will be responsible for managing ISPP’s fundraising strategy, establishing and sustaining donor relationships, and ensuring effective grant acquisition and retention. The role requires strong research, proposal development, outreach and relationship-management skills, along with the ability to represent ISPP at external platforms and engage with diverse stakeholders across the public policy ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Donor Research & Strategy Identify CSR, foundation, HNI, multilateral and institutional funding opportunities. Maintain donor pipeline and support annual fundraising goals.

Outreach & Relationship Management Lead outreach to prospective donors and partners. Build and manage relationships with CSR leaders, foundations, and government stakeholders. Represent ISPP at external forums and meetings.

Proposal Development Prepare proposals, concept notes, grant applications and pitch decks. Coordinate internally to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely submissions.

Donor Servicing & Grant Management Manage donor communication, reporting and documentation. Support MoUs, due diligence and grant execution processes.

Events & Coordination Coordinate donor visits and engagement events. Maintain records and prepare periodic fundraising reports.

Qualifications

Graduate in Management, Public Policy, Development Studies, Communications or related field. Post-graduate will be preferred. Minimum 5+ years of experience in fundraising, CSR partnerships, business development, or related roles. Experience of working in an academic institution is a plus. Proven experience in proposal writing, donor relationship management, databases, CRM and external representation. Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.

Key Competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong stakeholder management abilities Strategic thinking and planning Proposal writing and documentation expertise Professional representation and networking skills Attention to detail and organisational discipline High level of integrity and confidentiality

If interested, apply now.