Position Title: Strategic Initiatives Manager

Status: Full-Time

Location: On-site, New York City

Hours: Monday -Friday, 9 am - 5 pm

Salary: 80K - 85K

Immediate start

Job Summary:

This new role has been created as part of our business sustainability agenda of better stakeholder management and revenue diversification that sustains and enables further growth in our impact and influence. We have been on a high-growth path, with the organization's size more than doubling in the last four years. The program investments have grown more than three times.

This post is a visible, external-facing role that will entail external representation of the organization to stakeholders and develop key strategic partnerships and initiatives. Under the general guidance of the Chief Development Officer (CDO), this role is accountable for 3-4 areas of key strategic importance for the organization – senior volunteer engagement, growth of the major gifts portfolio in the US, and better brand recognition and recall, for example, by convening high-quality knowledge events. The position holder will contribute towards strategy development for the organization and carry clear, pre-agreed annual development goals.

The delivery of strategic initiatives by the position holder will contribute towards creating and expanding a more effective community that is committed, excited, and passionate about our mission, impact, and influence. On a day-to-day basis, the achievements of the position holder will contribute directly to our efforts to empower underprivileged women, children, and youth in India and build a lasting bridge between the two largest democracies of the world.

Reporting and relationships:

The role will report to the organization's Chief Development Officer (CDO).

Job Responsibilities:

Supporter Relations (40%)

• Responsible for keeping all charters of volunteer bodies – Founders Circle, National Leadership Council, Global Council of Advisors, Young Professionals, Youth Ambassadors – drafted and updated.
• Implement the new volunteer structure and ensure that membership lists are finalized and posted on the website and in the annual report yearly.
• Proactively contact supporters to assess supporter requirements, interpreting their needs and expectations. Promote and cross-sell different engagement offerings.
• Create a volunteer service and engagement plan and provide outstanding service to enhance supporter experience and strengthen the relationships that support revenue maximization;
• Strategize on creating an Annual Retreat (50-80 people) with the participation of volunteer bodies, staff leadership, donors, and external thought leaders/experts;
• Set up and grow Corporate Council and nurture the relationship with USISPF and USIBC.
• Work closely with the Young professionals and support chapters to set up junior boards to create and steward the next generation of supporters and leaders.

Development (50%)

• Support and expand all fundraising initiatives by Young Professionals across chapters and the junior board campaigns across chapters.
• Work with the Global Leadership Team, landscape mapping across the US. For example, tracking the diaspora and big moves with their philanthropy, identifying new opportunities, and sharing with relevant teams.
• Conduct prospect research, development, cultivation, and stewardship of a multi-million-dollar portfolio of UHNIs and corporations/foundation outside of California, NY Tristate, New England, and Chicago markets.
• Support the CDO and CEO lead in organizing the 25th Anniversary campaign and celebrations.
• Support the circle of hope bodies across chapters to deepen and expand their influence.
• Be the Lead on organizing virtual and in-person knowledge events throughout the year aimed at supporter engagement and brand building.
• Work collaboratively with staff members across the organization to stay current on programs and to identify avenues of financial support for programs/projects.
• Actively promote at every opportunity and all channels and deepen supporter engagement.

Other (10%)

• Project management of special projects as needed.
• Support CDO for major organization initiatives on and when basis (especially as it relates to engagement with members of the volunteer bodies).

Key Skills, Competencies, and Desired Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree, preferably in Communications
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a similar role with a strong relationship management component and a proven track record of raising funds from major gifts donors and institutional donors.
• Gets others to accept ideas using convincing arguments, creates a win-win situation, and responds appropriately to key stakeholders.
• Growth mindset with a collaborative outlook; meticulous attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with board members and senior supporters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and ability to multi-task. Willingness to take on additional workload.
• Ability to work independently and lead projects; take the initiative, think strategically, and work creatively.
• High energy, proactive, positive, curious, and flexible
• Sound reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential material and issues.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Salary and Benefits:

• The individual will have opportunities to learn all aspects of a non-profit organization.
• Medical insurance (comprehensive benefits package;100% paid for by the company for the standard plan).
• Dental and Vision insurance (comprehensive benefits package; 100% paid for by the company for the standard plan).
• Company-paid 403(b) plan.
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Life insurance paid by the company.
• Paid Maternity Leave.
• Commuter benefits.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Opportunities to learn and grow in all aspects of a non-profit organization.

About Us

Our organization is a secular, purpose-driven, impact-oriented entity powered by connection, community, and the commitment to drive social change in India while strengthening the bridge between the civil societies of the world's two largest and most powerful democracies. We design bold solutions to complex problems for communities that need them the most. Our unique value proposition is our capacity to create broad engagement between central and state governments, NGO partners, local communities, civil society, and technical expertise to work at the systemic level to\ leverage transformation at scale. With poverty alleviation and gender equity as our guiding pillars, we have generated a sustainable positive impact for millions across the most remote parts of India in maternal and neonatal health, education, and livelihoods. Cultivating a robust platform for leadership development, our fellowship program nurtures the next generation of social leaders to drive leadership in thought and action across these categories and beyond.

We have impacted almost 16 million lives across 36 states and union territories in India. Driven by values of transparency, secularism, and nonpartisanship, we remain staunchly dedicated to executing initiatives to further equity, inclusion, and opportunity for marginalized communities in India.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

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