Talent.com
Chief Advancement Officer

Chief Advancement Officer

Satyarthi Movement for Global CompassionNew Delhi, Republic Of India, IN
2 days ago
Job description

Organisation : Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion (SMGC)

Location : New Delhi, India

Reports to : CEO

Type : Full-time

Application deadline : 2 0th November 2025

About SMGC

Founded by Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi, SMGC is a global movement advancing compassion as a practical force for justice, equality, peace, and sustainability. We build compassionate leaders and communities and mobilize multi-sector partnerships to translate compassion into transformation at scale. For us, Compassion is mindful problem-solving.

Our Verticals :

  • Ignite : Learning and leadership programs anchored in the Satyarthi Compassion Quotient™ (SCQ) with a focus on systemic problem-solving.
  • Impact : Catalysing grassroots transformation by empowering children, youth, and women with a focus on democratic participation and sustainable impact.
  • Inspire : Building meaningful discourse through Nobel Laureates, change makers, thought leaders, and community voices to drive urgent, collective action

Role Overview

Lead SMGC’s fundraising efforts across HNIs / Family Offices, Corporate / CSR, Foundations (India & international), and digital / community giving delivering predictable, diversified funding and lifetime donor value while strengthening SMGC’s brand as a thought leader.

What You’ll Lead

1.Strategy & implementation

  • Build a 3-year fundraising strategy with targets by segment (HNI, Corporate / CSR, PSU, Foundation, Multilateral, Digital) and by program (Ignite / Impact / Inspire).
  • Own the full donor lifecycle : research → qualification → cultivation → solicitation → stewardship → renewal / upgrade.
  • Design multi-year giving vehicles (anchor gifts, challenge funds, catalytic grants, cause marketing, events, peer-to-peer).
  • Create a balanced pipeline (early / mid / late stage)
  • 2.Partnerships & External Relations

  • Represent SMGC with credibility;
  • walk into any room and build trust with diverse stakeholders.

  • Secure strategic MOUs with corporations (CSR & brand), foundations, and high-influence networks in India and abroad.
  • Co-create bespoke propositions (naming opportunities, programmatic investments, research / endowment funds).
  • 3.Brand & Communications (for Fundraising Outcomes)

  • Partner with Comms to run an integrated brand + fundraising calendar (reports, campaigns etc.).
  • Oversee investment-grade proposals, decks, impact reports;
  • ensure crisp narrativesand strong evidence.

  • Build crisis-ready messaging and success-story pipelines that convert interest to commitments.
  • 4.Team, Systems & Governance

  • Lead fundraising efforts across the organization
  • Collaborate with the global teams
  • Implement a CRM or DMS (Salesforce / Zoho or equivalent)
  • Establish clear SOPs, approval matrices, and data hygiene.
  • Ensure compliance with Indian and international requirements (e.G., FCRA, CSR-1, 12A / 80G, anti-bribery, privacy).
  • Uphold child safeguarding and ethical fundraising standards.
  • 5.Budgeting, Reporting & KPIs

  • Own the fund development budget;
  • track ROI by channel.

  • Provide monthly board-ready dashboards : funds raised vs target, pipeline health, donor retention / upgrade
  • What Success Looks Like

    By Day 90

  • Board-approved 3-year strategy and year-1 operating plan with segment-wise targets.
  • Live CRM with X number of qualified prospects (target to be set with leadership).
  • By Day 180

  • ₹ X crore in signed or near-close commitments (target to be set with leadership);
  • at least one anchor gift or equivalent multi-year grant.

  • Two corporate / CSR partnerships with multi-year potential;
  • one international foundation

  • Create a clear donor reporting plan with personalized journeys
  • Annual KPIs

  • Total funds raised vs plan
  • Renewal rate (≥70% by value for renewable donors);
  • upgrade rate (≥20%).

  • Others as discussed with leadership
  • You’ll Thrive Here If You

  • Convert meaningful conversations into concrete commitments.
  • Navigate HNI, CSR, foundation, and public ecosystems with ease.
  • Are fluent in budgets and unit economics;
  • tell compelling storieswith data.

  • Can live by our core values- excellence, humility, compassion, honesty and courage.
  • Qualifications

  • Master’s in Marketing / Business / Communications or related;
  • fundraising certifications a plus.

  • 8–10+ years of direct fundraising with a proven major-gifts and institutional track record (India & international).
  • Experience launching or scaling new initiatives (research, education, skill development, community empowerment preferred).
  • Strong grasp of donor management, digital marketing, brand positioning, and campaign / event orchestration.
  • Regulatory fluency and governance sensibility (FCRA, CSR, 12A / 80G;
  • safeguarding;
  • dataprivacy).

  • Excellent written / oral communication;
  • G-Suite & CRM proficiency.

    Compensation

    Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and expertise.

    How to Apply

    Applications will also be accepted directly via LinkedIn.

    Please fill out the application form by clicking on this link : https : / / forms.Gle / fpUNBEti721xLL56A

    Alternatively, email recruitment@satyarthimovement.org with :

  • CV
  • Cover letter (max 2 pages, 12-pt) answering :
  • How would you explain SMGC’s vision / mission at a dinner table?
  • Which nonprofit’s funding strategy do you admire and why?
  • What 2025–26 trends are most relevant to globalizing compassion?
  • 3 .Current / last drawn and expected compensation (proof required).

    Create a job alert for this search

    Chief Advancement Officer • New Delhi, Republic Of India, IN

    Related jobs
    • Promoted
    • New!
    Chief Operating Officer Operations Fabrication and steel manufacturing industry

    Chief Operating Officer Operations Fabrication and steel manufacturing industry

    White Space Global®India
    White Space Global® is a consultancy driven by experienced professionals who excel in delivering impactful and unmatched results. With expertise spanning domestic and international markets including...Show moreLast updated: 4 hours ago
    • Promoted
    Chief Operating Officer

    Chief Operating Officer

    TECEZEPune, Republic Of India, IN
    As COO for our IT services organisation, you will lead and scale the operational engine of the company.You will translate strategy into execution, ensure consistent and efficient delivery of client...Show moreLast updated: 24 days ago
    • Promoted
    Chief Technology Officer

    Chief Technology Officer

    Artha GroupRepublic Of India, IN
    Artha Group is a performance-first investment house managing ₹1,500 crores across domestic and international investment vehicles, including Category I & II AIFs, LLPs, and Private Limited companies...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
    • Promoted
    Urek.ai - Chief Technology Officer

    Urek.ai - Chief Technology Officer

    Urek.aiAny Location, India
    We are a stealth mode startup building a Generative AI product to optimize analytics for Shopify users.The founder is an IIT Guwahati and IIM Ahmedabad alumnus. With the MVP release set for 1st Nove...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Co-Founder

    Co-Founder

    Future Era Entrepreneursnagpur, maharashtra, in
    Co-Founders Wanted : CTO, CFO & CMO | Renewable Energy Startup (Prototype Ready).We’re an early-stage startup with a working prototype aiming to. We're building a tech-first platform that empowers in...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Chief Business Officer & Co-founder

    Chief Business Officer & Co-founder

    VALUETERepublic Of India, IN
    Looking for folks with investment advisory, Stock borking, Fintech, NBFCs, Mutual fund distribution or HNI RM.We are a peer-to-peer lending platform working with Bitcoin by utilizing 2-of-3 Multi-s...Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
    • Promoted
    Chief Growth Officer

    Chief Growth Officer

    www.smiledrive.inNagpur, IN
    Mumbai-based, 13-year young, internet-first brand of consumer gadgets and accessories with multiple bestselling ASINs across diverse categories in Amazon India. Our aim is to grow 3x in the next 2 y...Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
    • Promoted
    Chief Of Staff - Sales

    Chief Of Staff - Sales

    Whatfixnagpur, maharashtra, in
    Founded in 2014 by Khadim Batti and Vara Kumar, Whatfix is a leading global B2B SaaS provider and the largest pure-play enterprise digital adoption platform (DAP). Whatfix empowers companies to maxi...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Chief Technology Officer

    Chief Technology Officer

    TalentiserRepublic Of India, IN
    Our client who is into fintech is looking to hire a CTO to lead the technology strategy and vision of the company.The client is looking for someone who has extensive experience in B2B Fitech SAAS d...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    Chief Strategy Officer

    Chief Strategy Officer

    PluxsorRepublic Of India, IN
    AI, automation, and creativity.Crafting visually compelling and intuitive interfaces that drive engagement.System Optimization & Performance Monitoring : . Ensuring digital platforms and campaigns run...Show moreLast updated: 15 days ago
    • Promoted
    Chief Technology Officer (Equity Based)

    Chief Technology Officer (Equity Based)

    Blitz Consulting & CoachingRepublic Of India, IN
    One of Blitz Divisions is an applied-AI Venture Studio converting domain inefficiencies into.Our portfolio spans 3 pillars -. Skilling, Consulting & Patent-driven products.The 3 Pillars are unified ...Show moreLast updated: 26 days ago
    • Promoted
    Chief Growth Officer

    Chief Growth Officer

    Vasudha Specialities Pvt. Ltd.Republic Of India, IN
    Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve ambitious revenue and margin targets.Drive domestic and international business growth, managing key accounts, distributors, and global channel partne...Show moreLast updated: 26 days ago
    • Promoted
    Chief Development Officer

    Chief Development Officer

    Youth Organization in Defence of Animals (YODA)Republic Of India, IN
    Head of Fundraising ( Salary : 1L-1.L / month (negotiable), full time, 6 days a week, on-site).Founded in 2010 by four passionate animal lovers, YODA (Youth Organization in Defence of Animals) is a...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Chief Operating Officer

    Chief Operating Officer

    ConfidentialIndia
    MAHTO is a platform that connects contractors and homeowners with skilled blue-collar workers, primarily from the home building industry. We also offer our own Full Stack Home Building Services unde...Show moreLast updated: 9 days ago
    • Promoted
    Chief Technology Officer (Equity Only, Startup Founding Team)

    Chief Technology Officer (Equity Only, Startup Founding Team)

    TeachBetter.aiNagpur, IN
    April 2025, and we have 15K+ signups already.Please create a free account and explore the platform to understand what we have built. Note : This will be a full-time equity only role to start with unt...Show moreLast updated: 26 days ago
    • Promoted
    Chief Approvals Officer

    Chief Approvals Officer

    Vedanta Limited - Aluminium BusinessRepublic Of India, IN
    Vedanta is a $30bn revenue and $10bn in profit organization and further plans to invest $20bn in 4-5 years’ time in the expansion of their brownfield and some green field capacity of oil & gas, ren...Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
    • Promoted
    Chief Operating Officer

    Chief Operating Officer

    Amicorp GroupRepublic Of India, IN
    Amicorp Group is an independent leading global provider of asset management, fund administration, trust fiduciary and corporate services to mostly corporate but also high-net-worth clients (www.We ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Chief Academic Officer

    Chief Academic Officer

    Spectral ConsultantsRepublic Of India, IN
    Strategic & Academic Leadership.Develop and implement a clear academic strategy aligned with global standards.Promote research, innovation, and knowledge creation. Update and modernize curriculum to...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago