Job Title: Fundraising Manager
Department: Partnership and Innovation
Location: Abuja
Reports To: Institutional Partnership Lead
Job Summary:
The Fundraising Manager will work closely with the senior leadership team, donors, partners, and volunteers to secure funding for our programs and campaigns. This position requires a blend of strategic thinking, relationship-building, and hands-on fundraising experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet PPDC’s financial goals, encompassing individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, events, and online campaigns.
- Identify new and innovative fundraising opportunities to diversify income streams and increase overall revenue.
- Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with existing donors and prospects.
- Segment donor lists and manage tailored outreach efforts for different donor categories, ensuring personalized communication and engagement.
- Research and identify potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
- Prepare compelling grant proposals and applications in collaboration with program teams.
- Collaborate with the Communications team to create compelling fundraising materials, including brochures, flyers.
- Provide regular reports to senior management and the Board of Directors on fundraising progress, performance, and key metrics.
- Provide regular reports to senior management and board members on fundraising progress.
- Collaborate with program managers and other internal teams to ensure alignment between fundraising strategies and programmatic goals.
Educational Qualifications/ Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising, development, or a related field, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
- Relevant professional certificate is required.
Desired Competence:
- Strong understanding of donor stewardship and relationship management best practices.
- Excellent communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, donors, and volunteers.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
What we offer
- Fairly competitive salary and benefits package, a great team environment and hybrid working options.
Other information:
● Only Nigerian based candidates will be considered.
● We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the criminal background check.
Mode of Application: Kindly Click here to apply.
Note: Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Application Deadline: 29th January, 2025.
