Lead – Fundraising (Arts & Culture)

Festivals From India is hiring for the Serendipity Arts Foundation<\/b> who are looking for a Lead \u2013 Fundraising (Arts & Culture).<\/b> The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving the Foundation\u2019s fundraising strategy with a focus on institutional partnerships, CSR, HNI engagement, and multilateral cultural collaborations. The role requires a seasoned development professional with deep networks in the corporate, philanthropic, and cultural sectors, along with a proven track record of mobilizing significant funds for arts, culture, or social impact initiatives. This position is both strategic and hands on balancing relationship\-building, proposal development, donor stewardship, and cross\-functional collaboration to secure sustained financial support for the Foundation\u2019s diverse programs.
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About Serendipity Arts Foundation<\/b>
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Serendipity Arts Foundation is a multidisciplinary arts and culture organisation committed to creating platforms that energize India\u2019s arts ecosystem. Through the annual Serendipity Arts Festival and year\-<\/span>
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round grants, residencies, educational programs, and public arts initiatives, the Foundation aims to make the arts more inclusive, sustainable, and socially impactful.<\/span>
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Please note:<\/b><\/span>
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The vetting process for this role comprises 2\-3 rounds of interviews and may be followed by a brief assignment.<\/span>
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Festivals From India is hiring for this role on behalf of our client.<\/span>
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This is an on\-site, full\-time position based in Delhi.<\/span>
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Salary band for this role is available upon request.<\/span>
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Requirements<\/h3>
Required Qualifications & Experience<\/b>
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Master\u2019s degree in Arts Management, Business Administration, Strategic Marketing, Communications, Political Science, or related fields.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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12\u201315 years of relevant experience in fundraising, partnerships, CSR, or development roles\u2014 preferably in arts, culture, or social impact organizations.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Demonstrated success in raising significant funds (multi\-crore scale) through diverse sources.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Strong network within corporate CSR, philanthropic foundations, cultural institutions, and donor ecosystems.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Experience working with international funders and cultural diplomacy bodies is a strong plus.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Proficiency in data management, donor CRM systems, and analytics tools to track fundraising pipelines, donor engagement, projections, and reporting.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Skills & Competencies<\/b>
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Excellent communication, storytelling, and proposal\-writing skills.<\/span><\/span>
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Strong negotiation, relationship management, and networking capabilities.
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Strategic thinking with the ability to execute operationally.<\/span>
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Understanding of the arts and cultural landscape in India and globally.<\/span>
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Strong understanding of government policies related to cultural investment, CSR regulations, grants, and schemes supporting the arts sector.<\/span>
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Experience in government relations, including engagement with ministries, cultural bodies, and public sector institutions.<\/span>
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Ability to handle multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.<\/span>
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\u2022 High integrity, professionalism, and commitment to the arts.<\/span><\/span>
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