Fundraising Manager

Position: Fundraising Manager (Performance-Based)

Company: Power Nest Talent

Location: Remote (Work from Anywhere)

Employment Type: Full-time (Commission/Success-fee based/Salary)

Reports to: Founder & CEO

About Power Nest Talent

Power Nest Talent is a pioneering psychology-driven talent solutions provider combining HR services, business development, and fundraising expertise. With a team of 27+ professionals including HR specialists, fundraising experts, and business development managers, we’re revolutionizing the talent management landscape through psychological wisdom and business excellence.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our growing organization. This is a performance-based role where compensation is directly tied to successful fundraising outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in startup fundraising and strong connections with investors, venture capitalists, and angel networks.

Compensation Structure

• Base: Unpaid until successful fundraising
• Success Fee: 1-3% of funds raised or competitive salary
• Additional Performance Bonuses
• Potential for equity based on performance
• Opportunity to transition to a permanent paid role after first fundraising

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end fundraising processes
• Develop comprehensive fundraising strategies
• Create and refine pitch decks and investment materials
• Build and manage relationships with potential investors
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis
• Prepare financial models and valuation documents
• Support due diligence processes
• Negotiate term sheets and deal structures
• Maintain investor relations post-funding

Required Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM from reputed institutions
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field
• Additional certifications in Investment Banking/Private Equity preferred

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in fundraising, investment banking, or venture capital
• Proven track record of successful fundraising (minimum 2-3 deals closed)
• Experience in startup ecosystem
• Strong network of investors and VCs mandatory
• Understanding of HR Tech/Services industry preferred

Essential Skills

• Financial Modeling and Valuation
• Pitch Deck Creation
• Negotiation and Deal Closing
• Relationship Building
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Excellent Communication
• Strong Presentation Skills

What We Offer

• High earning potential through success fees
• Flexible working hours
• Direct access to founder/CEO
• Networking opportunities
• Learning and growth opportunities
• Future leadership opportunities

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Self-motivated individual comfortable with performance-based compensation
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset
• Result-oriented with high initiative
• Excellent networking abilities
• Strategic thinker with execution capabilities
• Ability to work independently
• High degree of professionalism and integrity

Success Metrics

• Successful closure of funding rounds
• Quality of investor relationships developed
• Timeline of fundraising cycles
• Valuation achieved
• Terms negotiated