Deputy Manager/Manager /Senior Manager - Fundraising

Our Vision: Help in advancement of IIT Bombay's mission by fostering strong relationships with its alumni, corporations and philanthropists. About us: The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, set up in 1958 as the second IIT, is recognised worldwide as a leader in the field of science and engineering education and research. The Institute was granted the status of 'Institution of Eminence' by the Ministry of Education (the then Ministry of Human Resources Development) on July 9, 2018.

IIT Bombay is reputed for the quality of its faculty, cutting-edge research, industry relations, and the outstanding caliber of students graduating from its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The Institute has 17 academic departments, 64 other academic entities (Centres/ Programmes/ Academic facilities/ Hubs/ Externally funded centres and Labs), and three schools. Over the last six decades, more than 75,000 engineers and scientists have graduated from the Institute.

It is served by 756 faculty members, with 121 women faculty, and about 150 visiting and part-time faculty, considered not only amongst the best within the country but also highly recognised in the world for achievements in the field of education and research. On June 19, 2025, IIT Bombay was ranked 2nd in India and 129th in the world in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings for 2026. The Development and Relations Foundation (DRF), established as a Section 8 not-for-profit entity under the Dean Alumni & Corporate Relations (ACR) office, serves as a strategic arm dedicated to advancing IIT Bombay's vision of global leadership.

DRF plays a pivotal role in fostering meaningful, long-term partnerships with alumni, corporations, and philanthropic foundations - transforming goodwill into sustained philanthropic support It empowers the Dean ACR's mission by driving fundraising initiatives, stewarding donor relationships, and ensuring transparency in managing philanthropic contributions. From personalized donor engagement to overseeing financial accountability and impact reporting, DRF ensures that every philanthropic effort translates into lasting progress for the Institute's academic, research, and infrastructure growth. Job Purpose: Work closely with the team to design fund raise strategy, engage deeply with Donors across Alumni, Corporates, and Philanthropic communities , and closely collaborate with other DRF verticals and internal key stakeholders at IIT Bombay to oversee and ensure effective execution of the strategy.

Raise funds for IIT Bombay, manage donors and the team; align with organization's vision statement through end-to-end fundraising process - undertake research, identify new donors (national + international), meet potential donors, write proposals & undertake documentation. Key Responsibilities Conceptualize, shape and implement a comprehensive and purpose-driven fund-raising strategy by building deep and long-term engagements with donors. Conduct prospect research and actively identify, cultivate, and solicit new partnerships, and personally engage with donors to fully understand where their interests, concerns and talents align with opportunities at IIT Bombay.

Prepare donor narratives and fund utilization reports for relevant stakeholders. Powerfully showcase IIT Bombay leadership in the fields of science and technology, ongoing research work and elicit partnership from donors. Engage with internal key stakeholders to fully understand the strategic priorities and research focus and co-create new long-term avenues for donations.

Analyze and mine trends, data and information to create avenues and navigate fund-raise opportunities. Strive to exceed the set targets for fund-raising annually with the help of the team Desired Experience/ competencies: 6-14 years' experience in building and growing relationships for growth/ development Excellent communication & relationship building skills Association with philanthropy and fund raising is a plus Experience of managing small teams preferred Job Location: Mumbai, Bangalore