Fundraising Head

Company Overview

Help Us Help Them (HUHT) is a not-for-profit initiative under the Mukti Group, a Kolkata-based conglomerate with interests in real estate, hospitality, and education. Founded by Mukti Gupta, HUHT is dedicated to transforming education in India’s rural government schools by integrating skill-based, livelihood-oriented learning into the formal school system.

Its flagship project, Adhigam Bhoomi, is a residential learning centre for rural girls, built on a unique curriculum that blends modern academics with traditional rural skills, including sustainable farming, renewable energy, textiles, pottery, yoga, and community entrepreneurship. After successful pilots in over 100 schools and partnerships with more than 1,000 schools in progress, HUHT is now poised to scale its curriculum to all 12 lakh+ rural government schools in India, building alignment with the National Education Policy 2020 and contributing to India’s Viksit Bharat 2040 goals.

This is not just an education project; it is a national blueprint for sustainable rural transformation, built in partnership with educators, artisans, policymakers, and communities.

Job Summary

The Fundraising Head will lead HUHT's efforts in securing financial support to further its mission of transforming education in rural India. This role focuses on building relationships with potential donors and ensuring the organization meets its fundraising targets through strategic enterprise sales and outreach to NGOs. The ideal candidate will possess strong salesmanship and exhibit a passion for rural education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet the target.
• Build and maintain relationships with individual and corporate donors, NGOs, and other partners.
• Conduct presentations and meetings to promote HUHT's mission and initiatives.
• Collaborate with the program team to ensure alignment of fundraising activities with organizational goals.
• Utilize enterprise sales skills to engage stakeholders and secure funding.
• Track and report on fundraising progress and adjust strategies as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience: 6-12 years in fundraising, sales, or a related field.
• Sales Skills: Proven experience in enterprise sales, preferably with a focus on NGO or philanthropic sectors.
• Fundraising Expertise: Prior experience in fundraising, especially for educational initiatives, is highly desirable.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Educational Background: A degree in business, social sciences, education, or a related field is preferred.
• NGO Experience: Familiarity with the NGO landscape and prior experience with NGOs will be a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of rural education and skill development programs.
• Experience in managing complex budgets and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with national education policies in India.

Environment

This role may be based in Kolkata or involve travel to various rural locations to engage with stakeholders. It will likely involve a combination of in-office work and field visits.