Our combined knowledge and expertise will enable the Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) to achieve its goals over time. Our founder and principals are leading figures from business, government, and academic life.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 3 – 5 years
- Location: Abuja
- Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit , Project Management
The Funding & Partnerships Associate will;
FUNDING
- Collaborate with the senior & executive leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy that aligns with the Foundation’s mission and vision.
- Identify and research (including due diligence) potential individual and institutional donors to build a robust pipeline of funding prospects.
- Prepare compelling grant proposals, applications and pitch decks tailored to different funding sources, ensuring alignment with grant guidelines and requirements.
- Oversee the grant management process, including proposals research, development and submission, reporting and compliance with grantors’ guidelines and reporting deadlines.
PARTNERSHIPS
- Identify and engage potential corporate partners and individuals for sponsorship, internship opportunities, and other collaborations that align with the Foundation’s mission and provide mutual benefits.
- Implement effective stewardship strategies to maintain positive and long-lasting relationships with donors, ensuring regular communication and acknowledging their support.
- Collaborate with the Communications team on digital/media communication plans, plan and execute fundraising events, leveraging these opportunities to attract new donors and partners.
- Represent the Foundation at pre-approved networking events, conferences, and other relevant gatherings to expand the Foundation’s network of potential supporters and partners.
- Develop and maintain accurate up-to-date records of potential & actual stakeholders (donors, partners, grant opportunities, applicants, recipients and interactions) in the Foundation’s donor database (Monday.com)
Roles & Responsibilities
Qualification & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- 3 – 5 years’ experience in a similar role
- Exceptional presentation skills, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and presentations.
- Detail-oriented and organized, capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
- Proven ability to research.
- Extensive knowledge of the fundraising and grant-making sector
Technical, Core and Behavioural Competencies
- Advanced capability in the following technical areas:
- Donor Relationship Management
- Proposal Development
- Strategic Planning
- Data Management
- Research and Prospect Identification
- Grant Writing
- Project Management
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Public Relations Management
- Negotiation Skills
