12 Donor Relations jobs in India

• To contact donors (via calls, emails, in-person meetings, etc.) and explain WWF India's work in a clear and interesting way.
  
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• To proactively identify, cultivate and secure high value, long term relationships with new potential individual supporters within our key funding areas.
  

• To manage and build excellent relationships with donors to ensure all opportunities are maximised.
  

• To convert, retain, and upgrade the existing donor database to maximize the retention ratio.
  

• Develop relationship with the donors and upgrade/reactivate them up the donor pyramid.
  

• Graduate/ Post Graduate/ MBA from any recognized University.
  

• Excellent English communication and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to talk and listen to people and build rapport with them.
  

• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
  

• Highly performance-oriented and able to work in a team.
  

• Energy-driven individual who can inspire people and promote WWF-India's work.
  

• Be a part of the largest nature conservation organization.
  

• Remuneration along with  Lucrative   incentive schemes.
  

• Receive robust training through regular learning and development programs.
  

• Merit and performance-driven culture, with ample opportunities to grow in the role.
  

Our Vision:

Help IIT Bombay rank among the top engineering and technology institutes worldwide by fostering strong relationships with its alumni, corporations and philanthropists.

About IIT Bombay:

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, set up in 1958 as the second IIT, is recognised worldwide as a leader in the field of science and engineering education and research. The Institute was granted the status of 'Institution of Eminence' by the Ministry of Education (the then Ministry of Human Resources Development) on July 9, 2018. IIT Bombay is reputed for the quality of its faculty, cutting edge research, industry relations and the outstanding calibre of students graduating from its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The Institute has 17 academic departments, 35 other academic entities (Centres/ Programmes/ Academic facilities/ Hubs/ Externally funded centres and Labs) and three schools. Over the last six decades, more than 75,000 engineers and scientists have graduated from the Institute. It is served by 751 faculty members and about 150 visiting and part-time faculty considered not only amongst the best within the country but also highly recognised in the world for achievements in the field of education and research. On June 4, 2024, IIT Bombay was ranked 1st in India and 118th in the world in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings for 2025. On March 12, 2025, IIT Bombay was ranked 28th in Engineering and Technology in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject for 2025.

About us:

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay- Development and Relations Foundation (DRF) is a not-for-profit section 8 unit. IITB DRF facilitates Institute’s core mission and engages with our vibrant alumni community, corporations, and foundations with the goal of developing and sustaining long-term relationships. These groups are the key stakeholders in IIT Bombay’s journey of excellence. We encourage the involvement and participation of these entities in the Institute’s strategic initiatives. These include setting up world class research and academics in emerging areas of science and technology, building world class infrastructure, improving faculty value proposition, strengthening the entrepreneurship ecosystem, and contributing to the society.

IITB DRF assists fundraising endeavours by way of donor solicitations, managing donor programs, maintaining financial accounts and reporting details of all activities implemented with alumni donations.

Job Purpose:

Work closely with the leadership to design fund raise strategy, engage deeply with Mid Segment donors, and build a strong fund-raising team. Closely collaborate with other DRF verticals and internal key stakeholders at IIT B to oversee and ensure effective execution of the strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, shape and implement a comprehensive and purpose-driven fund-raising strategy by building deep and long-term engagements with Mid Segment Donors
• Identify, cultivate and personally engage with donors to fully understand where their interests, concerns and talents align with opportunities at IIT Bombay
• Powerfully showcase IITB leadership in the fields of science and technology, ongoing research work and elicit partnership from donors
• Engage with internal key stakeholders to fully understand the strategic priorities and research focus and co-create new long-term avenues for donations
• Analyze and mine trends, data and information to create avenues and navigate fund-raise opportunities
• Strive to exceed the set targets for fund-raising annually with the help of the team

Desired Profile:

• Strong educational pedigree, preference for qualification in science and technology
• 15+ years’ experience in product/ services sales to UHNIs/Mid Segment Donors/ Family Offices or not for profit fund-raise
• Experience of high value, relationship based engagements
• Effectively manage internal and external multi-stakeholder environment for desired outcomes
• Association with philanthropy and fund raising is a plus

Our Vision:

Help IIT Bombay rank among the top engineering and technology institutes worldwide by fostering strong relationships with its alumni, corporations and philanthropists.

About IIT Bombay:

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, set up in 1958 as the second IIT, is recognised worldwide as a leader in the field of science and engineering education and research. The Institute was granted the status of 'Institution of Eminence' by the Ministry of Education (the then Ministry of Human Resources Development) on July 9, 2018. IIT Bombay is reputed for the quality of its faculty, cutting edge research, industry relations and the outstanding calibre of students graduating from its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The Institute has 17 academic departments, 35 other academic entities (Centres/ Programmes/ Academic facilities/ Hubs/ Externally funded centres and Labs) and three schools. Over the last six decades, more than 75,000 engineers and scientists have graduated from the Institute. It is served by 751 faculty members and about 150 visiting and part-time faculty considered not only amongst the best within the country but also highly recognised in the world for achievements in the field of education and research. On June 4, 2024, IIT Bombay was ranked 1st in India and 118th in the world in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings for 2025. On March 12, 2025, IIT Bombay was ranked 28th in Engineering and Technology in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject for 2025.

About us:

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay- Development and Relations Foundation (DRF) is a not-for-profit section 8 unit. IITB DRF facilitates Institute’s core mission and engages with our vibrant alumni community, corporations, and foundations with the goal of developing and sustaining long-term relationships. These groups are the key stakeholders in IIT Bombay’s journey of excellence. We encourage the involvement and participation of these entities in the Institute’s strategic initiatives. These include setting up world class research and academics in emerging areas of science and technology, building world class infrastructure, improving faculty value proposition, strengthening the entrepreneurship ecosystem, and contributing to the society.

IITB DRF assists fundraising endeavours by way of donor solicitations, managing donor programs, maintaining financial accounts and reporting details of all activities implemented with alumni donations.

Job Purpose:

Work closely with the leadership to design fund raise strategy, engage deeply with Mid Segment donors, and build a strong fund-raising team. Closely collaborate with other DRF verticals and internal key stakeholders at IIT B to oversee and ensure effective execution of the strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, shape and implement a comprehensive and purpose-driven fund-raising strategy by building deep and long-term engagements with Mid Segment Donors
• Identify, cultivate and personally engage with donors to fully understand where their interests, concerns and talents align with opportunities at IIT Bombay
• Powerfully showcase IITB leadership in the fields of science and technology, ongoing research work and elicit partnership from donors
• Engage with internal key stakeholders to fully understand the strategic priorities and research focus and co-create new long-term avenues for donations
• Analyze and mine trends, data and information to create avenues and navigate fund-raise opportunities
• Strive to exceed the set targets for fund-raising annually with the help of the team

Desired Profile:

• Strong educational pedigree, preference for qualification in science and technology
• 15+ years’ experience in product/ services sales to UHNIs/Mid Segment Donors/ Family Offices or not for profit fund-raise
• Experience of high value, relationship based engagements
• Effectively manage internal and external multi-stakeholder environment for desired outcomes
• Association with philanthropy and fund raising is a plus

Our Vision:

Help IIT Bombay rank among the top engineering and technology institutes worldwide by fostering strong relationships with its alumni, corporations and philanthropists.

About IIT Bombay:

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, set up in 1958 as the second IIT, is recognised worldwide as a leader in the field of science and engineering education and research. The Institute was granted the status of 'Institution of Eminence' by the Ministry of Education (the then Ministry of Human Resources Development) on July 9, 2018. IIT Bombay is reputed for the quality of its faculty, cutting edge research, industry relations and the outstanding calibre of students graduating from its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The Institute has 17 academic departments, 35 other academic entities (Centres/ Programmes/ Academic facilities/ Hubs/ Externally funded centres and Labs) and three schools. Over the last six decades, more than 75,000 engineers and scientists have graduated from the Institute. It is served by 751 faculty members and about 150 visiting and part-time faculty considered not only amongst the best within the country but also highly recognised in the world for achievements in the field of education and research. On June 4, 2024, IIT Bombay was ranked 1st in India and 118th in the world in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings for 2025. On March 12, 2025, IIT Bombay was ranked 28th in Engineering and Technology in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject for 2025.

About us:

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay- Development and Relations Foundation (DRF) is a not-for-profit section 8 unit. IITB DRF facilitates Institute’s core mission and engages with our vibrant alumni community, corporations, and foundations with the goal of developing and sustaining long-term relationships. These groups are the key stakeholders in IIT Bombay’s journey of excellence. We encourage the involvement and participation of these entities in the Institute’s strategic initiatives. These include setting up world class research and academics in emerging areas of science and technology, building world class infrastructure, improving faculty value proposition, strengthening the entrepreneurship ecosystem, and contributing to the society.

IITB DRF assists fundraising endeavours by way of donor solicitations, managing donor programs, maintaining financial accounts and reporting details of all activities implemented with alumni donations.

Job Purpose:

Work closely with the leadership to design fund raise strategy, engage deeply with Mid Segment donors, and build a strong fund-raising team. Closely collaborate with other DRF verticals and internal key stakeholders at IIT B to oversee and ensure effective execution of the strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, shape and implement a comprehensive and purpose-driven fund-raising strategy by building deep and long-term engagements with Mid Segment Donors
• Identify, cultivate and personally engage with donors to fully understand where their interests, concerns and talents align with opportunities at IIT Bombay
• Powerfully showcase IITB leadership in the fields of science and technology, ongoing research work and elicit partnership from donors
• Engage with internal key stakeholders to fully understand the strategic priorities and research focus and co-create new long-term avenues for donations
• Analyze and mine trends, data and information to create avenues and navigate fund-raise opportunities
• Strive to exceed the set targets for fund-raising annually with the help of the team

Desired Profile:

• Strong educational pedigree, preference for qualification in science and technology
• 15+ years’ experience in product/ services sales to UHNIs/Mid Segment Donors/ Family Offices or not for profit fund-raise
• Experience of high value, relationship based engagements
• Effectively manage internal and external multi-stakeholder environment for desired outcomes
• Association with philanthropy and fund raising is a plus

Our Vision:

Help IIT Bombay rank among the top engineering and technology institutes worldwide by fostering strong relationships with its alumni, corporations and philanthropists.

About us:

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, set up in 1958 as the second IIT, is recognised worldwide as a leader in the field of science and engineering education and research. The Institute was granted the status of 'Institution of Eminence' by the Ministry of Education (the then Ministry of Human Resources Development) on July 9, 2018. IIT Bombay is reputed for the quality of its faculty, cutting edge research, industry relations and the outstanding calibre of students graduating from its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The Institute has 17 academic departments, 35 other academic entities (Centres/ Programmes/ Academic facilities/ Hubs/ Externally funded centres and Labs) and three schools. Over the last six decades, more than 75,000 engineers and scientists have graduated from the Institute. It is served by 751 faculty members and about 150 visiting and part-time faculty considered not only amongst the best within the country but also highly recognised in the world for achievements in the field of education and research. On June 4, 2024, IIT Bombay was ranked 1st in India and 118th in the world in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings for 2025. On March 12, 2025, IIT Bombay was ranked 28th in Engineering and Technology in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject for 2025.

Job Purpose:

Work closely with the team to design fund raise strategy, engage deeply with Major donors, and closely collaborate with other DRF verticals and internal key stakeholders at IIT Bombay to oversee and ensure effective execution of the strategy. Raise funds for IIT Bombay, manage donors and the team; align with organization’s vision statement through end-to-end fundraising process – undertake research, identify new donors (national + international), meet potential donors, write proposals & undertake documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, shape and implement a comprehensive and purpose-driven fund-raising strategy by building deep and long-term engagements with Major Donors.
• Conduct prospect research and actively identify, cultivate, and solicit new partnerships, and personally engage with donors to fully understand where their interests, concerns and talents align with opportunities at IIT Bombay.
• Prepare donor narratives and fund utilization reports for relevant stakeholders.
• Powerfully showcase IIT Bombay leadership in the fields of science and technology, ongoing research work and elicit partnership from donors.
• Engage with internal key stakeholders to fully understand the strategic priorities and research focus and co-create new long-term avenues for donations.
• Analyze and mine trends, data and information to create avenues and navigate fund-raise opportunities.
• Strive to exceed the set targets for fund-raising annually with the help of the team

Desired Experience/ competencies:

• 8-14 years’ experience in building and growing relationships for growth/ development
• Excellent communication & relationship building skills
• Association with philanthropy and fund raising is a plus
• Experience of managing small teams preferred

Job Location:

Mumbai, Bangalore

Our Vision:

Help IIT Bombay rank among the top engineering and technology institutes worldwide by fostering strong relationships with its alumni, corporations and philanthropists.

About us:

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, set up in 1958 as the second IIT, is recognised worldwide as a leader in the field of science and engineering education and research. The Institute was granted the status of 'Institution of Eminence' by the Ministry of Education (the then Ministry of Human Resources Development) on July 9, 2018. IIT Bombay is reputed for the quality of its faculty, cutting edge research, industry relations and the outstanding calibre of students graduating from its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The Institute has 17 academic departments, 35 other academic entities (Centres/ Programmes/ Academic facilities/ Hubs/ Externally funded centres and Labs) and three schools. Over the last six decades, more than 75,000 engineers and scientists have graduated from the Institute. It is served by 751 faculty members and about 150 visiting and part-time faculty considered not only amongst the best within the country but also highly recognised in the world for achievements in the field of education and research. On June 4, 2024, IIT Bombay was ranked 1st in India and 118th in the world in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings for 2025. On March 12, 2025, IIT Bombay was ranked 28th in Engineering and Technology in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject for 2025.

Job Purpose:

Work closely with the team to design fund raise strategy, engage deeply with Major donors, and closely collaborate with other DRF verticals and internal key stakeholders at IIT Bombay to oversee and ensure effective execution of the strategy. Raise funds for IIT Bombay, manage donors and the team; align with organization’s vision statement through end-to-end fundraising process – undertake research, identify new donors (national + international), meet potential donors, write proposals & undertake documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, shape and implement a comprehensive and purpose-driven fund-raising strategy by building deep and long-term engagements with Major Donors.
• Conduct prospect research and actively identify, cultivate, and solicit new partnerships, and personally engage with donors to fully understand where their interests, concerns and talents align with opportunities at IIT Bombay.
• Prepare donor narratives and fund utilization reports for relevant stakeholders.
• Powerfully showcase IIT Bombay leadership in the fields of science and technology, ongoing research work and elicit partnership from donors.
• Engage with internal key stakeholders to fully understand the strategic priorities and research focus and co-create new long-term avenues for donations.
• Analyze and mine trends, data and information to create avenues and navigate fund-raise opportunities.
• Strive to exceed the set targets for fund-raising annually with the help of the team

Desired Experience/ competencies:

• 8-14 years’ experience in building and growing relationships for growth/ development
• Excellent communication & relationship building skills
• Association with philanthropy and fund raising is a plus
• Experience of managing small teams preferred

Job Location:

Mumbai, Bangalore