Lead - Partnerships and Fundraising in Bengaluru | IT for Change

IT for Change

IT for Change is a not-for-profit organisation working to end digital inequality. It works for digital futures in the Global South that are fair, equal and shaped by people themselves. Its work runs through three programme areas: Gender and Digital Empowerment, Public EdTech (education technology), and Just Digital Governance. The team brings together research, field work and policy action so that technology serves communities, not the other way round.

Role

As Lead - Partnerships and Fundraising, you will help IT for Change grow and widen the funding that keeps its work going. You will shape the fundraising strategy, build long-term relationships with funders who share the organisation's vision, and make sure the money raised supports its mission and growth plans.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead the fundraising strategy in line with IT for Change's mission and growth priorities.
• Identify and pursue funding from CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) funders, foundations, institutional donors and individual givers.
• Build and maintain a strong fundraising pipeline and track every opportunity through to the end.
• Write concept notes, proposals, impact stories and fundraising campaigns.
• Nurture relationships with current and new donors so they stay long term.
• Represent IT for Change at strategic forums, donor events and sector platforms.
• Support planning across teams and help run large events.

Requirements

• A master's degree in social work, development studies, management, communications, public policy or a related field.
• 6-8 years of relevant experience in fundraising, partnerships, donor management or CSR engagement.
• A good understanding of CSR, donor networks in India, global grants and FCRA (Foreign Contribution Regulation Act) compliance.
• Experience writing proposals, concept notes and impact stories for funders.
• High fluency in written and spoken English, with Kannada and Hindi an added advantage.
• A deep commitment to feminist values and an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

• Lead fundraising for an organisation working on digital rights and digital equality across the Global South.
• Work in a feminist and inclusive workplace culture.
• Shape strategy and build lasting funder partnerships that support the organisation's growth.

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