Fundraising and Partnerships Manager

Responsibilities:

Fundraising Strategy & Leadership:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising roadmap to raise $500K+ annually within 2–3 years
• Set and track quarterly/annual fundraising goals, monitor KPIs, and prepare regular progress reports
• Design diversified income streams: grants, major gifts, CSR partnerships, events, and individual giving campaigns
• Collaborate with program and comms teams to align messaging and impact stories
• Identify new funding opportunities across local and global markets

Grant Acquisition & Management:

• Research and pursue high-value local and international grants
• Write compelling, data-driven proposals for six-figure funding opportunities
• Build and manage a grant pipeline and reporting calendar
• Maintain strong relationships with institutional funders

Major Donor & Corporate Partnerships:

• Identify and cultivate high-net-worth individuals and corporate sponsors
• Build long-term donor relationships leading to large, multi-year gifts
• Develop donor engagement strategies to improve retention and grow giving levels
• Ensure timely, personalized donor communications and reporting

Systems & Team Building:

• Lay the foundation for a scalable fundraising department
• Build and manage donor databases, CRM systems, and funding pipelines
• Recruit or oversee part-time staff, consultants, or interns as needed

Campaigns & Visibility:

• Design and execute creative donor campaigns and fundraising events
• Collaborate with the communications team on fundraising content and decks
• Represent CAIN at donor meetings, conferences, and sector events

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 3+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, or donor relations
• Proven ability to personally raise $200,000+ annually across diverse funding sources
• Excellent grant writing and proposal development skills with measurable success
• Strong grasp of donor strategy, nonprofit budgeting, and financials
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working in lean, fast-paced, mission-driven teams
• Familiarity with CRM platforms like Salesforce or Bloomerang (a plus)
• Bonus: Experience working with global funders, education-focused nonprofits, or tech-driven NGOs

What Success Looks Like in This Role:

• By Year 1: Raised USD 150,000 – 250,000 and established a solid funding pipeline
• By Year 2: Raised USD 250,000 –500,000, secured multi-year grants, and built sustainable revenue streams
• Expanded CAIN’s donor base and global visibility

Benefits:

• Performance Bonus: Based on fundraising results
• Vacation: 21 working days of paid leave annually
• Development Time: 14 weekdays for conferences, seminars, or workshops
• Opportunities for career growth in a dynamic, impact-driven environment

Remuneration: NGN 300,000 – 400,000 Monthly Net (Commensurate with experience) 

Application Deadline: December 5tth 2025

Job Type: Full-Time (1-year contract, renewable)

Work Style: Hybrid 

How to Apply: Email your resume and a brief (max 1-page) cover letter highlighting your fundraising successes and experience

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