Qualification & Experiences
-2-3+ years of relevant experience with fundraising, consulting, data analytics or related fields with external client interaction.
-Excellent project management skills, and data analysis skills.
-Strong written and verbal communication skills.
-Other capabilities required in this role: Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders, deep attention to detail and orientation towards ownership and initiative, and a continuous learning mindset.
Responsibilities
As a Manager, Fundraising Engagement and Acquisition:
1. Grant Writing & Proposal Development
-Lead the creation of high-quality proposals, concept notes, and pitch decks tailored to diverse donor segments.
-Collaborate with Programs, Finance, M&E, and Communications teams to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and impact metrics.
-Manage the end-to-end grant lifecycle, including compliance, documentation, and timely submissions.
2. Corporate & Institutional Partnerships
-Build, nurture, and manage strategic relationships with CSR leaders, foundations, and institutional donors.
-Secure multi-year partnerships through innovative engagement models (employee volunteering, skill-based partnerships, co-branded initiatives).
-Represent the organization at forums, conferences, and partnership events to enhance visibility and funding opportunities.
3. High-Net-Worth Individual (HNI) & Major Donor Engagement
-Design and execute a comprehensive major gifts strategy, targeting HNIs, family offices, and philanthropists.
-Organize bespoke donor engagement activities, such as impact tours, storytelling sessions, and private gatherings.
-Develop tailored strategies for legacy giving, endowment building, and long-term commitments.
4. Donor Reporting, Compliance & Systems
-Ensure timely, accurate, and compelling donor reports with financial updates and impact assessments.
-Collaborate with Finance to ensure fund utilization compliance and transparency.
-Maintain a robust donor database/CRM to track pipeline, donor interactions, segmentation, and reporting deadlines.
5. Strategy, Leadership & Team Development
-Lead and execute the organization’s fundraising strategy to meet annual and long-term financial goals.
-Use data and insights to refine fundraising strategies and ensure sustainability.
Manager, Fundraising Engagement and Acquisitions
Fundraising and Operations
Summary
The Circle’s fundraising team is young and ambitious; Over the last year the team has set several strategic priorities and instituted several processes. As The Circle enters another year of rapid growth, the organization is keen on strengthening its Fundraising capacity by bringing on a Manager of Engagement and Acquisition. The Fundraising Engagement & Acquisition Manager will drive revenue growth by securing grants, building corporate and institutional partnerships, and cultivating high-net-worth donors. The involves creating compelling proposals, managing donor relationships, ensuring compliance and reporting, and leading fundraising strategies to achieve financial goals and long-term sustainability for the organization’s mission.