About Raintree Foundation –

The Raintree Foundation, founded by Leena Dandekar and her family, is focused on climate change and biodiversity loss, working on cultivating climate resilience in living landscapes. Our commitment to circularity and civic custodianship drives impactful initiatives, benefiting vulnerable ecosystems. Velhe, spanning 2100 hectares, hosts 9 villages, 4000+ people, and 654 households in a UNESCO hotspot, the Western Ghats. Our project prioritizes Climate, Community, and Biodiversity, centred on Clean Energy, Watershed Ecology, Livelihoods, Resilience Building, and Biodiversity Conservation. Extensive research drives our efforts, raising awareness and implementing sustainable practices.Our holistic approach covers water security, renewable energy, waste management, conservation, livelihoods, and social inclusion, fostering resilient ecosystems and driving lasting systemic change

Job Description

• Conceptualise, shape, and implement a comprehensive and purpose-driven Institutional Fundraising strategy to engage various institutional donors.
• Be responsible for engaging with different donor segments of the International and Indian landscape, including Charitable Trusts, Family Offices, and Multilateral Agencies to raise donations from grants as per the Annual Plan.
• Support in setting up essential operating infrastructure, processes including drafting of grant proposals, and systems to meet the fundraising goals from institutional donors.

• Ensure the creation of a robust and researched database of institutional donor communities.
• He/ she will monitor and evaluate Institutional fundraising activities to ensure that the fundraising goals in the division are achieved
• Achieve targets (multi-year grants) by identifying, approaching, and procuring funds from potential institutional donors.
• Hand on experience in drafting multi-million-dollar grant proposals
• Create implementation as well as expansion plans of corporate and institutional fundraising to multiple cities in the South.
• Negotiating and managing the financials, donations, and timelines with donors.
• Manage and develop relationships with multi-lateral institutional donors, CSR teams, and major foundations with a strong emphasis on securing new sources of partnership income both from India and abroad.
• Deploy self-sustaining practices for retention of existing donors and growing grant/ donation sizes.
• Directly play the role of account manager of multiple large projects and create and nurture a lasting relationship.
• Oversee the progress of implementation of the programmes as per the MoU agreed upon with the respective donors.

Job Requirements

Qualification: Postgraduate in environmental science / M.B.A / Social Sciences

• The candidate must have experience both in institutional fundraising and corporate fundraising and previous experience of securing a minimum of 10 Crores annually in his previous assignments.
• Familiarity with large institutional donors, such as Side, Mackenzie Scott foundation, other European Official Aid Agencies, European Union, or the UN, with experience in building relationships with grant-giving staff.
• Knowledge of CRM implementation and sustenance.
• 6 years of experience in Institutional, corporate, and Government fundraising.
• Should have knowledge of the fund-raising environment both in India and Internationally, specially from the international agencies, Aig Agencies, and Indian corporate sector (Project funding, cause- related funding, payroll, and event) and institutional fundraising.
• Should have a personal prospect base and have experience in engaging with C-suite executives and international grant-making organisations

About Raintree Foundation –

The Raintree Foundation, founded by Leena Dandekar and her family, is focused on climate change and biodiversity loss, working on cultivating climate resilience in living landscapes. Our commitment to circularity and civic custodianship drives impactful initiatives, benefiting vulnerable ecosystems. Velhe, spanning 2100 hectares, hosts 9 villages, 4000+ people, and 654 households in a UNESCO hotspot, the Western Ghats. Our project prioritizes Climate, Community, and Biodiversity, centred on Clean Energy, Watershed Ecology, Livelihoods, Resilience Building, and Biodiversity Conservation. Extensive research drives our efforts, raising awareness and implementing sustainable practices.Our holistic approach covers water security, renewable energy, waste management, conservation, livelihoods, and social inclusion, fostering resilient ecosystems and driving lasting systemic change

Job Profile –

The HNI (High Net Worth Individual) Manager in Fundraising is responsible for leading the efforts to secure funding from high net worth individuals for the Raintree Foundation (India).The manager will develop and implement strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects in support of the organization’s mission and strategic priorities.The HNI Manager will work closely with the Senior Manager – Fundraising to develop and implement strategies that will lead to increased revenue from major gift donors.

Key Responsibilities-

• Develop and implement strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects, including high net worth individuals, for the organization
• Build and maintain a portfolio of major gift donors, ensuring they are properly stewarded to maximize their engagement, involvement, and investment in the organization.
• Work closely with the fundraising team to ensure that major gift strategies are aligned with overall fundraising goals and objectives.
• Develop personalized solicitation plans for each major gift donor, including the development of compelling proposals, presentations, and other materials that will be used to secure their support.
• Identify and participate in major gift fundraising events, as well as other donor cultivation events, to build relationships with prospects and donors
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the community to identify potential major gift donors
• Ensure that all major gift donor interactions are accurately recorded in the fundraising database and other relevant systems

Qualifications/ Experience & other requirement –

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as business, marketing, communications, or non- profit management.
• 6 years of experience in major gift fundraising, with a focus on high net worth individuals.
• Demonstrated success in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major   gift donors
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling proposals and presentations
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices, trends in philanthropy, and the non-profit  sector
• Experience with fundraising databases and other relevant systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

About Raintree Foundation –

The Raintree Foundation, founded by Leena Dandekar and her family, is focused on climate change and biodiversity loss, working on cultivating climate resilience in living landscapes. Our commitment to circularity and civic custodianship drives impactful initiatives, benefiting vulnerable ecosystems. Velhe, spanning 2100 hectares, hosts 9 villages, 4000+ people, and 654 households in a UNESCO hotspot, the Western Ghats. Our project prioritizes Climate, Community, and Biodiversity, centred on Clean Energy, Watershed Ecology, Livelihoods, Resilience Building, and Biodiversity Conservation. Extensive research drives our efforts, raising awareness and implementing sustainable practices.Our holistic approach covers water security, renewable energy, waste management, conservation, livelihoods, and social inclusion, fostering resilient ecosystems and driving lasting systemic change

Job Profile –

The Assistant Manager – Development role at Raintree Foundation (India) in Mumbai encompasses fundraising duties. This involves assisting the Senior Manager (Fundraising) in securing grants from foundations and corporations, crafting fundraising strategies, nurturing funder relationships, managing data and handling communications. The ideal candidate should have fundraising experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders effectively.

HOW YOUR WORKING WEEK MAY LOOK LIKE

Research

• Identify and lead research of new funding prospects – foundations, corporates & HNI, through online research
• Map connections to fundraising leads
• Identify strategic non-profit events and awards to attend and network with relevant

 Stakeholders

Fundraising Strategy & Implementation

• Work closely with the Senior Manager – Fundraising to develop a fundraising strategy for supporting Raintree Foundation’s interventions
• Prepare and manage quarterly budgets and ensure targets are met
• Research for prepare proposals drafts
• Support due diligence and the contract signing process

Maintain Relationship with Funders

• Manage internal communications about funder reporting requirements
• Prepare timely funder reports
• Develop collaterals to regularly update donors about our work
• Work with the Volunteering team to prepare and manage employee engagement activities

Data Management

• Ensure data is updated in the Fundraising tracker
• Track and record activity in a systematic manner
• Collaborate with the Retail Fundraising team to create individual fundraising initiatives and campaigns
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of the individual fundraising initiatives and campaigns

Communications

• Create communications collaterals required for fundraising including pitch decks, proposals and funder reports
• Collaborate with our Social Media team to create and manage our online communications media including social media, blogs, websites, and newsletters

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR:

• 3+ years’ work experience in Fundraising with non-profits is mandatory, and should have demonstrated ability to identify, solicit and close grants from foundations and corporations
• Bachelor & degree in Social work / B.B.A from an accredited university
• An aggressive self-motivator who can work independently to deliver on a set of goals.
• Should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including writing

impactful grant proposals

• A strategist, who has an understanding of the Donor mindset – HNI, Corporate and

Foundations

• A team player who is adept at people skills
• A confident person who can communicate with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally
• Should be willing to ‘roll up the sleeves’ beyond formal responsibilities as needed for the work

About Raintree Group:

Raintree Family Office was set up in 2017 by the family of Leena Dandekar to manage the family& investments by creating a diverse, robust and balanced portfolio to ensure sustained stable growth. The family office invests in sustainable growth through investments in ESG and impact alternative assets. The family office also has two affiliates; Raintree Foundation has been set up to deliver the family’s philanthropic impact, and Elephant in the Room consulting is a for-profit start-up for mental health.

Raintree Foundation is a family foundation that anchors the philanthropic agenda of the Dandekar family. Set up in 2018, Raintree Foundation is guided by the values of the Family and is the outcome of their deep-seated passion and commitment to actively contribute towards the country’s inclusive and sustainable development. The family’s strategic ‘portfolio approach’ to social investments has helped advance and maximize the foundation’s impact through various interventions. Raintree Foundation pools together a mix of resources from the ecosystem to develop successful and scalable programs that address rural and urban India’s chronic social and environmental issues. We co-create these programs along with the community and governments. The Foundation partners with leading Indian and global non- profit organizations,    technical    experts    and         knowledge experts       to           develop         new transformational value propositions. The Foundation’s current thematic focus areas are       Building         Resilience,                     Clean    Energy,   Sustainable   Livelihoods, Biodiversity Conservation and Watershed Ecology.

Elephant in the Room Consulting (EITHR) is an early-stage mental health start-up that aims to build mental health awareness and education in corporate workforces and engage with organisations to promote workforce wellbeing.

Job Description

Position: Junior/Mid-Level Marketing and Communication Executive

Experience: 0-6 years

We are seeking a talented and driven Junior/Mid-Level Marketing and Communication Executive to join our team. If you are passionate about making a positive impact, have a strong background in marketing and communications, and are looking to advance your career in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.

Roles and Responsibilities:

As a Marketing and Communication Executive at Raintree, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our brand visibility and effectively communicating our mission and initiatives for all entities: Raintree Family Office, Raintree Foundation and Elephant in the Room consulting.

The Marketing and Communications executive will be responsible for maintaining brand positioning, working closely with the branding agency to create all brand assets, engaging stakeholders, building audiences, and effectively communicating the Foundation and Elephant in the Room’s value proposition and work to meet strategic and operational objectives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Content Development: Ideate and create compelling marketing content with a focus on different aspects of our programsand business – blog posts, articles, infographics, reports, and multimedia
• PR and Brand Strategy: provide inputs and execute PR strategies, encompassing both external and internal initiatives, to enhance the visibility of the Raintree and Elephant in the Room brand and its management, fostering increased awareness and meaningful engagement with
• Collaboration: Work closely with the program design team and field implementation team to understand programmatic aspects and align communications objectives for the Foundation, and the business leadership team at Elephant in the Room to grow awareness for the brand and the business .
• Social Media Management: Develop and implement social media and digital marketing content, ensuring regular and engaging updates across multiple
• Content Curation: select and distribute relevant, high-quality informative articles, blogs, and develop a pipeline of ideas for blog articles in collaboration with
• Event Management: Plan    and    execute small     and     large-scale events, make PowerPoint presentations, videos, event collaterals and manage events behind the
• Networking: Network and collaborate with agencies, media, event planning organizations, and relevant institutions to maximize Raintree Foundations the Groups
• Annual Reports: Create and design annual reports and other fundamental reports as and when required.
• Internal Support: Provide support to internal teams of all entities for implementing and amplifying communication
• External Agencies: Coordinate with all external agencies for content and communication

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, or a related
• 0-6 years of relevant marketing, communication, business development
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Creativity in ideation and content
• Strong project management
• Proficiency in digital media content generation and scheduling
• Passion for social
• Freshers are encouraged to apply for this position with

About Raintree Family Office LLP –

Raintree Family Office was set up in 2017 by the family of Leena Dandekar to manage the family’s investments by creating a diverse, robust and balanced portfolio to ensure sustained stable growth. The family office invests in sustainable growth through investments in ESG and impact alternative assets.

The family office also has two affiliates; Raintree Foundation has been set up to deliver the family’s philanthropic impact, and Elephant in the Room Consulting is a for-profit start-up for mental health.

As the philanthropic arm of Raintree Family Office, Raintree Foundation leverages catalytic philanthropy to strengthen the development ecosystem and amplify impact. The Foundation pools together a mix of resources from the ecosystem to develop successful and scalable programs and solutions to address India’s chronic social and environmental issues. It strives to co-create these programs along with leading non-profit organizations, technical experts, governments, and the community.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute creative concepts for a wide range of design projects, including newsletters, brochures, banners, posters, presentation templates, infographics, social media graphics, email campaigns, emailers and web pages.
• Work collaboratively with marketing and other cross-functional teams to ensure design consistency and alignment with brand guidelines and business
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines.
• Continuously innovate and improve design processes, tools, and techniques to deliver high-quality work efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand.
• Examine existing processes, identify flaws, and create solutions that improve design
• Update and maintain internal databases for designs, photography, and
• Keep up to date with the latest design trends, techniques, and technologies to maintain a competitive edge and drive continuous

Requirement:

• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in graphic design, preferably in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Expertise in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, Indesign), Figma, or other similar
• Proficiency with photo-editing and video-editing software
• Photography experience would be
• Basic proficiency in the Marathi language is a must
• Strong portfolio showcasing your design skills and creativity, with a focus on visual storytelling, typography, colour theory, and
• Good communication and excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to present ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical
• Familiarity with HTML and CSS

Min Exp: 3-4 years

Qualifications: Any Graduate

Key Skills: Illustrator, Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop, UI UX Design understanding, Canva, Adobe Premiere or similar (basic knowledge).