Manager - School Fundraising

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Experience: Experience in Fundraising or Business Development
Compensation: Competitive
Closes on: 21 March 2026

Smile Foundation

Smile Foundation works for the welfare of underprivileged children and their families through intensive programs focused on education, healthcare, skilling and women empowerment and Empowering Grassroots. Started in 2002 by a group of young corporate professionals, today Smile has evolved into a national level development organization impacting lives of over 2 million underprivileged children and their families with project presence in 27 states across India,10 offices in strategic locations and over 650 employees, besides countless volunteers, well- wishers and supporters.

Role

A dynamic leadership position focused on running the "Child for Child" program, which teaches school students about social responsibility while raising funds to support underprivileged children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the Program carefully, keeping both quality and numbers in mind, and make sure it aligns with the organization's goals.
• Work towards achieving targets consistently and keep a check on income and expenses.
• Stay updated on research, market trends, and what similar organizations are doing.
• Build and maintain good relationships with donors.
• Bring in new ideas and find fresh opportunities to improve the Program.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in any field from a recognized institution.
• Experience in fundraising, marketing, or business development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and local languages.
• Strong understanding of the development sector and social marketing.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications for data management and reporting.
• High level of persuasion, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and build consensus.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the region for school visits.

Benefits

• Work within a "Great Place to Work" certified culture known for its gold-standard values.
• Opportunity to create large-scale social impact for over 2 million beneficiaries.
• Professional growth within a national-level organization with UN consultative status.

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