Director of Institutional Advancement & Fundraising

Woxsen University is seeking a Director of Institutional Advancement & Fundraising to lead fundraising strategies and build relationships with donors. Responsibilities include developing a comprehensive fundraising plan, establishing an endowment program, managing donor relations, and building an advancement team. The ideal candidate should have 7-10 years of experience in fundraising, especially in higher education, and possess strong communication skills. This position is based in Bhasma, Madhya Pradesh, India.
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 Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership (30%)
• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with Woxsen's transformative educational model
• Create the university's first formal endowment program and cultivation pipeline
• Establish measurable fundraising goals with clear metrics for success
• Design specialized campaigns for each school based on their unique strengths and needs
• Collaborate with university leadership to identify strategic funding priorities
• Integrate fundraising initiatives with the university's global positioning strategy

Donor Cultivation and Relationship Management (30%)
• Build and nurture relationships with high-net-worth individuals, corporations, foundations, and alumni
• Develop specialized engagement strategies for family business networks aligned with the university's Family Education Covenant model
• Create and manage a major gifts program targeting transformational donations
• Establish industry-specific giving programs connected to the Corporate Boards of Studies
• Design recognition programs that meaningfully acknowledge donor contributions
• Implement donor stewardship protocols ensuring transparent fund utilization

Program Development and Implementation (25%)
• Establish Woxsen's first comprehensive alumni relations program
• Develop corporate giving initiatives tied to industry integration efforts
• Create naming opportunities for facilities, scholarships, and academic programs
• Launch the Woxsen Innovation Fund supporting entrepreneurial initiatives
• Implement digital fundraising strategies leveraging technology platforms
• Design specialized grant programs targeting international funding sources

Team Building and Management (15%)
• Build and lead a professional advancement team
• Establish performance metrics and evaluation systems for advancement staff
• Develop training programs for faculty and leadership on fundraising participation
• Create cross-functional collaborations with marketing, alumni relations, and career services
• Establish data-driven processes for donor tracking and relationship management
• Foster a culture of philanthropy across the university community

Qualifications

Required
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in institutional advancement, fundraising, or development, preferably in higher education
• Proven track record of successful major gift solicitation and campaign management
• Experience building advancement programs and teams
• Strong understanding of best practices in donor cultivation and stewardship
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience with advancement data systems and analytics
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred

Preferred
• Experience in fundraising for educational institutions in India
• Understanding of the unique philanthropic landscape in the region
• International fundraising experience
• Knowledge of corporate social responsibility frameworks in India
• Experience working with family businesses and high-net-worth individuals
• Background in strategic communications or marketing