Fundraising Expert
- Company
Akshar Foundation
- Location
Mumbai
- Employment Type
Full-Time
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Functional Category
Fundraising & Development
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Experience
6 - 10 years
- Date Posted
06-Nov-2025
About Akshar Foundation
Akshar Foundation’s mission is the Eradication of Poverty, achieved through Education. To this end, we seek to implement the Akshar Education Model – developed at the Akshar Forum Model School – in government schools throughout India and the World. The Akshar Education Model transforms government schools into sustainable communities that teach underprivileged students how to earn a living, start a business, initiate development work in their communities, and heal their environment. The school functions on the belief that all of the basic needs of the individual need to be met in order to achieve self-actualization and escape cyclic, systemic poverty. Since charity can often lead to dependence, rather than empowerment, students are given the opportunity to earn what they need in school. With the principle of “Learning and Earning”, Akshar Forum combines the functions of a school with those of an employment agency, business incubator, and development agency. By addressing education and employment together, blending academics with practical vocational training, we strive to eliminate dropouts and ensure that all students secure gainful livelihoods and contribute to the development of their communities. Akshar’s vision is a world where public schools guide each and every child into a high-skill profession, imparting the skills they need to advance their own communities; a world where every government school contains a plastic recycling center, animal shelter, solar power plant, and more enterprises, to meet the needs of the community.
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Overview of the Role
The Resource Mobilization Specialist is responsible for securing the financial and in-kind resources necessary to sustain and scale Akshar Foundation’s mission of transforming education for underprivileged children. By leveraging innovative fundraising strategies, building strategic partnerships, and engaging communities, this role ensures the Foundation can deliver its programs—such as tablet-based learning, vocational training, and sustainable school ecosystems.
Job Description
1. Fundraising Strategy Development: Design and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan aligned with Akshar’s goals, targeting ₹200 crore over five years.
Identify diverse revenue streams, including individual donors, corporate CSR, government grants, and international funding agencies.
2. Donor Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain relationships with high-net-worth individuals, philanthropists, and corporate partners passionate about education and sustainability. Develop compelling pitches and proposals showcasing Akshar’s impact.
3. Grant Writing and Management: Research, apply for, and manage grants from government bodies (e.g., Ministry of Education) and global organizations (e.g., UNESCO, World Bank).Ensure compliance with grant requirements and timely reporting on fund utilization.
4. Crowdfunding and Community Campaigns: Launch and manage crowdfunding campaigns to support specific initiatives. Engage local communities to contribute resources in line with Akshar’s sustainability ethos.
5. Partnership Development: Build strategic alliances with corporates, educational institutions, and government agencies to secure funding and in-kind support.
6. Impact Communication: Work with the communications team to create donor reports, success stories, and marketing materials highlighting Akshar’s outcomes. Represent Akshar at fundraising events, conferences, and community forums.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, social sciences, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Experience
Experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, or sales, ideally in education or social impact sectors.