Donor Relation Officer

About Sevalaya

Sevalaya is a charitable trust founded in 1988 with operations across several Indian states including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Telangana. The organization focuses on improving lives through initiatives in education, healthcare, rural development, and welfare, impacting over 1 million individuals. Guided by a professional team and a committed Board of Trustees with diverse expertise, Sevalaya embraces the philosophy "Love All Serve All" and actively engages its supporter and community base through social media channels like Instagram and Facebook.

Role Overview

We seek a full-time Donor Relation Officer to work on-site in Tiruvallur to maintain and nurture relationships with existing and potential donors. This role involves timely communications, acknowledgments, and updates, ensuring seamless donor engagement aligned with our values and mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and update donor databases regularly.
• Prepare detailed reports and engaging presentations for donor communication.
• Draft proposals and fundraising materials to support campaign efforts.
• Coordinate donor visits and events effectively.
• Collaborate with program and finance teams to collect impact data for communication purposes.
• Support stewardship activities and help identify new donor prospects.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence in donor relations and communication with the ability to build lasting partnerships.
• Understanding of philanthropy concepts including planned and annual giving.
• Strong written and spoken English skills; familiarity with Tamil or other regional languages is a plus.
• Background in fundraising, nonprofit development, or stakeholder relationship management is preferable.
• Capable of working on-site in Tiruvallur, handling multiple priorities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Good organizational and documentation abilities, including experience with donor management or CRM software.
• Educational background, preferably a bachelor's degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Communications, Management, or related discipline.
• Alignment with Sevalaya’s commitment to social development and its core value of "Love All Serve All."