Director of Institutional Advancement & Fundraising

Woxsen University is seeking a Director of Institutional Advancement & Fundraising to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy. The role includes building an advancement team, cultivating donor relationships, and establishing sustainable fundraising initiatives. Key responsibilities encompass strategic leadership, donor management, program development, and team building. Candidates should have 7-10 years of experience in fundraising, preferably in higher education, with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Woxsen University seeks an experienced and visionary leader to serve as the Director of Institutional Advancement & Fundraising. This senior leadership position will be responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with the university's transformative vision. The successful candidate will build and lead a dynamic advancement team, cultivate philanthropic relationships, and establish Woxsen as a model for sustainable institutional advancement in the Indian higher education landscape.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership (30%)Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with Woxsen's transformative educational modelCreate the university's first formal endowment program and cultivation pipelineEstablish measurable fundraising goals with clear metrics for successDesign specialized campaigns for each school based on their unique strengths and needsCollaborate with university leadership to identify strategic funding prioritiesIntegrate fundraising initiatives with the university's global positioning strategyDonor Cultivation and Relationship Management (30%)Build and nurture relationships with high-net-worth individuals, corporations, foundations, and alumniDevelop specialized engagement strategies for family business networks aligned with the university's Family Education Covenant modelCreate and manage a major gifts program targeting transformational donationsEstablish industry-specific giving programs connected to the Corporate Boards of StudiesDesign recognition programs that meaningfully acknowledge donor contributionsImplement donor stewardship protocols ensuring transparent fund utilizationProgram Development and Implementation (25%)Establish Woxsen's first comprehensive alumni relations programDevelop corporate giving initiatives tied to industry integration effortsCreate naming opportunities for facilities, scholarships, and academic programsLaunch the Woxsen Innovation Fund supporting entrepreneurial initiativesImplement digital fundraising strategies leveraging technology platformsDesign specialized grant programs targeting international funding sourcesTeam Building and Management (15%)Build and lead a professional advancement teamEstablish performance metrics and evaluation systems for advancement staffDevelop training programs for faculty and leadership on fundraising participationCreate cross-functional collaborations with marketing, alumni relations, and career servicesEstablish data-driven processes for donor tracking and relationship managementFoster a culture of philanthropy across the university communityQualificationsRequiredMinimum 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in institutional advancement, fundraising, or development, preferably in higher educationProven track record of successful major gift solicitation and campaign managementExperience building advancement programs and teamsStrong understanding of best practices in donor cultivation and stewardshipExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsExperience with advancement data systems and analyticsBachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferredPreferredExperience in fundraising for educational institutions in IndiaUnderstanding of the unique philanthropic landscape in the regionInternational fundraising experienceKnowledge of corporate social responsibility frameworks in IndiaExperience working with family businesses and high-net-worth individualsBackground in strategic communications or marketing