Head of Communications - Mumbai, India - Kamal Vidya Niketan

Description

KATHIWADA FOUNDATION

Role:

• Designation: Director/Head of Communications
• Primary Role: Communications, Outreach, Fundraising, Donor Relations
• Secondary Role: Administrative

Reports to:

• Trustees: Digvijay Kathiwada & Swati Kathiwada

Status:

• Permanent/Full-Time

Location:

• Lower Parel (Mumbai)
• Travel for fundraising meetings, networking programs, CSR events and related matters to represent the foundation.

Experience:

• 5+ years working in marketing / outreach / communications for an NGO / Foundation in a lead representative role

A. Primary Roles & Responsibilities

1. Annual Report: Create a detailed annual report after collecting data from all the internal stakeholders
2. Monthly Newsletter: Create a short monthly newsletter that informs our donors about the happenings of our foundation
3. Weekly Content Creation: Consult internal stakeholders and create content worthy of uploading to our Website, , Instagram and other social platforms for greater visibility
4. Daily Outreach: Daily outreach measures for fundraising efforts targeting individuals and corporates within the Trustees network and also producing new leads
5. Presentations: To create presentations / prepare a deck in PPT or other formats from time to time as a fundraising tool
6. Report Writing: To create reports in the desired format as required by an agency or corporate for the purpose of fundraising
7. Application for Grants: To use the above data and apply for relevant grants be it online or in-person
8. Donor Communication: To maintain timely communication between the foundation and its donors from time to time
9. Press: Ability to create a press release and communicate with the press on a need basis.

10. Strategy: To create an overall communication strategy along with the trustees for smooth dissemination of information all year round

B. Secondary Roles & Responsibilities

1. Administration: To ensure relevant paperwork is sent to donors as per their requirement by coordinating with the accounts team
2. Partnerships: To create partnerships where desirable with other foundations who may be in a position to support or contribute to our on-ground efforts for ongoing projects
3. Travel: To find and attend relevant conferences and events related to CSR and fundraising or similar
4. Budgeting: To help the trustees format their budget for the upcoming year in coordination with the accounts team

C. Qualification and Skills Required

• To be passionate about the social/non-profit sector
• Self-starter with an ownership driven mindset
• English: Excellent written and verbal communication required
• Hindi: Spoken / verbal communication will suffice
• Swift with email, whatsapp and tele-communication
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Public Relations, Social or Development Economics, or any field related to communications
• 5+ years of fundraising or related experience
• Previous experience in sales or marketing is also acceptable
• To be highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative and make decisions with enthusiasm

D. A Note for Our Applicants

The Kathiwada family office is in search of a dedicated and committed leader to be Director of Communications for our foundation with a long-term vision for high level impact in an exciting time of organisational growth. Our foundation works across education, the arts, sports, healthcare and environmental impact for some of the most marginalised and underprivileged communities of rural India (Madhya Pradesh).

We're looking for a qualified and passionate leader who will impact the lives of thousands through our various initiatives which will create lasting change. We have a vision to transform an entire region of western Madhya Pradesh and make it a shining example in the time to come.

You will serve as the primary point of contact for our foundation for all external agencies and stakeholders and will have the opportunity to represent the work that creates real grassroots impact. We believe in a people-first approach for a future where humanity respects, protects and celebrates the natural world for the benefit of all.

In order to create lasting change we must build a team that will work together for great transformation and to create a culture of sustainability that starts with good communication. For more on the Kathiwada family, our organisations and the region of Kathiwada please visit the following links;

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All CVs are to be emailed to Please allow us one week to review and respond to your email. A telephonic interview will be followed by an in-person interview.

Disclaimer: Kathiwada Foundation does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status or sexual orientation in any of its activities, operations or hiring processes. If selected for an interview it will be based purely on merit.