Job Responsibilities

• Lead philanthropy team to inspire and engage a group of major donors and key foundations in India interested in promoting and supporting children’s rights. 
• Map and prioritize the greatest opportunities with Ultra high net worth individuals, high net worth individuals, major donors and foundations in India to build relationships with senior stakeholders for maximizing influence, resources and knowledge that can advance UNICEF’s mission. 
• Develop and secure strategic resources through new and existing philanthropic partnerships. This will primarily include foundation, major donors, however, could also include MBOs and FBOs. 
• Build and manage internal and external networks to assist in the identification, cultivation and solicitation of support in India. 
• Develop propositions and outreach plans for foundations and major donors and lead on partnership negotiations, proposal submissions and pitches. 
• Leading the new business process from prospect identification to securing first meetings, through the contract signature for assigned prospects. 
• Providing inputs in the development of the philanthropy fundraising strategy for India Country Office (ICO). 
• Working with ICO programmes and communication colleagues to identify propositions for philanthropy prospects, particularly for major grant and foundation opportunities where significant proposition development is required. 
• Manage Field visits and other stewardship activities related directly to your prospects and partners. 
• Oversee other project documentation, assuring accuracy and consistency with established rules, regulations, and plans of action, especially in agreed strategic plan which ensures maximum effectiveness of fund availability from new donors as well as maximum diversification of risks. 
• Supervise, oversee, and monitor foundation and major donor teams.