Fundraising Executives - WWF India (Apply by: 25th Dec'14)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fundraising Executives, WWF India

1. POSITION VACANT: Fundraising Executives, WWF India (25 Vacancies); Job Location: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore

2. ORGANISATION BACKGROUND:

WWF-India was established as a Charitable Trust on November 27, 1969, to further the mission of stopping the degradation of the planet's natural environment and building a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. Rechristened the World Wide Fund for Nature-India in 1987, WWF-India has over 40 years of experience in this field.

A constructive, science-based organization, WWF-India, in keeping with the tenets of its parent organization, addresses issues like the survival of species and habitats, climate change and environmental education. Over the years, its perspective has broadened to reflect a more holistic understanding of conservation issues facing the country.

For further details about WWF India, Please visit http://www.wwfindia.org

WWF India has vacancies for 25 young, sales and marketing professionals, to strengthen organization’s fundraising operations in key metropolitan cities, including Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore.

This is an exciting learning opportunity for motivated, young graduates with prior exposure to direct sales, to work with the country’s premier and most respected non-profit in the field of conservation. WWF Indiahas a mature individual fundraising programme that has been operational for more than six years. Post holders will work in close collaboration with individual donors to help mobilize funding for credible and respected conservation projects in nature protection, encompassing biodiversity, enviro-legal action, policy studies and advocacy.

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

(1) Develop an understanding and awareness of WWF India’s work;
(2) Make presentations and calls and explain about WWF India’s work to members of the public in a clear and interesting way;
(3) Meet set income targets by signing paid supporters and individual donors for WWF India;
(4) Develop and manage long-term relationships with donors and upgrading them up the donor pyramid.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES: 

(1) Graduate/ Post Graduate/ MBA from any recognized University;
(2) One to two years experience in direct sales with any industry (preferably in financial services, with prior exposure to sales of products like credit/ debit cards, loans, insurance, etc.);
(3) Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to talk and listen to people and build rapport with them;
(4) Keen desire to learn on the job;
(5) Energy and drive to inspire people and promote WWF India’s work;
(6) Ability to work towards fundraising targets, accept and implement feedback.

Freshers with exceptional communications skills may also apply.

5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

The gross monthly remuneration budgeted for this position ranges from Rs. 12,000/- to Rs. 20,000/-, based on experience and salary history.

Fundraising Executives who meet with targets are likely to be rewarded with good increments based on targets achieved and performance in the role.

6. LOCATION: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore

7. CONTRACT:

The selected candidates shall be offered a Consultancy Contract as employees of WWF India, for the initial six months of probation and subject to satisfactory performance, transitioned to regular employment on the direct payroll of WWF India, thereafter.

8. REFERENCE: FE-WWF

9. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Senior Consultant 
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar
New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025
Phones: 011-2684-2162; 011-4165-3612; 011-4101-1564 and 011-4101-1565
Email: fe-wwf@sams.co.in
Online Link: http://sams.co.in/forms/FE-WWF.html

10. LAST DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:

Eligible candidates interested in this position are requested to courier or email their applications to the above address or email id before December 25, 2014. Applicants are urged to fill the ‘online’ application form provided at http://sams.co.in/forms/FE-WWF.html Please call at the above given numbers for any queries related to submission of the online application form.

For further details please visit our website www.sams.co.in

Please note that interviews with deserving candidates shall commence almost immediately.