Head of Fundraising

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Fundraising (CSR):

• Develop and implement a long-term corporate fundraising strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Identify and engage corporates, foundations, and high-value donors whose CSR goals align with Cuddles Foundation's mission.
• Manage complex corporate relationships, proactively addressing challenges and maintaining engagement.
• Write and present compelling funding proposals, impact reports, and grant applications.
• Ensure full compliance with CSR regulatory frameworks.
• Execute corporate engagement programs including employee giving, payroll giving, and volunteer activities.
• Integrate impact measurement tools for monitoring and communicating program success.
• Manage hospital budgets and ensure optimal fund utilization.

Retail Fundraising & Individual Giving:

• Lead the individual giving strategy through digital fundraising, monthly giving, and donor retention campaigns.
• Cultivate partnerships with HNWIs, philanthropists, and crowdfunding platforms.
• Leverage storytelling, social media, and digital platforms to boost donor engagement.
• Innovate new fundraising models such as peer-to-peer, legacy giving, and community fundraising events.
• Build and implement stewardship programs to ensure donor satisfaction and long-term support.
• Use donor journey mapping and CRM tools to personalize donor communication and engagement.

Team Leadership & Collaboration:

• Build and lead a high-performing fundraising team with clear targets and KPIs.
• Collaborate with internal teams including marketing, communications, and programs for alignment.
• Regularly monitor fundraising metrics and report outcomes to senior leadership and the Board.
• Set annual fundraising goals and manage cash flow to align with programmatic needs.
• Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation within the fundraising team.
• Activate the Board's networks and capabilities to support fundraising goals.

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in fundraising, corporate partnerships, donor relations, or business development, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
• Demonstrated success in securing and managing large CSR and HNWI partnerships.
• Strong proposal writing, negotiation, and storytelling skills.
• Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial approach to relationship-building and donor engagement.
• Proficient in using data and analytics to measure fundraising performance.