Fundraising & Partnerships Manager

Responsibilities:

Fundraising Strategy & Implementation:

• Develop and implement a fundraising strategy aligned with programme and operational needs.
• Identify and secure funding from diverse sources, including grants, high-net-worth individuals, foundations, corporations, and online giving platforms.
• Advise and set up infrastructure and systems needed to support long-term income generation.

Grants & Proposal Development:

• Research and identify potential funding sources, including governmental, corporate, philanthropic, and international donors.
• Draft, review, and submit high-quality proposals, ensuring alignment with the strategic goals of the organisation and funder priorities.
• Submit high-quality grant applications and ensure all requirements are met for successful submissions.
• Manage a grant calendar, ensuring timely applications and reporting.

Partnership and Relationship Management:

• Develop and nurture long-term relationships with donors, sponsors, and institutional funders.
• Lead and develop partnership pitches, sponsorship proposals, and engagement plans.
• Represent the organisation in high-level meetings or networking spaces 
• Ensure stewardship of partnerships by providing timely updates on program progress and outcomes.
• Negotiate and manage partnership agreements and ensure that deliverables are met in accordance with the terms.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Monitor the implementation of funded projects, ensuring they meet objectives and deliverables.
• Prepare progress reports and donor reports, highlighting the impact of funding and showcasing successful outcomes.
• Track and evaluate partnerships to assess their effectiveness and impact 

Campaigns and Public Fundraising:

• Lead fundraising campaigns that aim to secure both short-term and long-term financial support.
• Guide messaging and donor communications in collaboration with the comms team.
• Develop and implement digital fundraising strategies, e.g Paystack, Give.ng, etc

Capacity Building:

• Develop tools (e.g., donor CRM, grant tracking, email platforms) to build internal efficiency.
• Stay up to date on industry best practices, emerging trends in philanthropy, and relevant regulations within the Nigerian context.
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Be flexible and adaptable in contributing to other cross-functional or ad hoc tasks in support of the organisation’s growth.
• Perform other appropriate tasks or duties as required.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in fundraising, donor engagement, or partnerships in the nonprofit/social impact sector.
• Strong track record of securing funding from a range of sources (grants, HNWIs, CSR, community campaigns).
• Excellent grant writing and proposal development skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to work independently and make high-level contributions to a growing organisation.
• Proven experience in managing grants and partnerships in a non-profit or development context, with a track record of successful fundraising efforts.
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian donor and funding landscape, including government agencies, international donors, private foundations, and corporate partners.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Must have a passion for social impact and be committed to the mission of GivingSphere Charity Foundation.