Our mission is to provide quality education and healthcare to the less privileged in impoverished African societies. CAIN (Catering to Africans In Need) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2013 by young adults who are very passionate about helping the less privileged in Africa. Our main target areas are healthcare and education.
Experience3 years
Location Lagos
Why This Role Matters
- This is not just a fundraising role — it’s a mission-critical leadership position for someone ready to build, execute, and scale a world-class fundraising strategy. From six-figure grants to high-value corporate partnerships and major donor programs, you’ll be at the forefront of driving CAIN’s growth and sustainability.
- If you have a track record of raising hundreds of thousands (or millions) for social impact and love building from the ground up, we’d be excited to connect with you!
Key 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
Required Qualifications
- 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
Method of Application
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
