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The Partnerships & Funding Associate, is responsible for supporting the Director in building & maintaining partnerships with donors, grantors, other potential funding sources for the Foundation, grantees & recipients for the Foundation Trust.
This role is instrumental to securing financial resources to support the organization’s mission & programs. You will work closely with the programmes team, senior & executive leadership to identify funding opportunities and forge strategic partnerships to advance the Foundation’s goals.
Partnerships & Funding Associate
Job title • Programmes Associate, Consulting
Reports to • Director of Partnerships & Funding
Closing Date • TBD
Location • Lagos
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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
The following behavioural and core competencies are expected of the Associate:
Partnership - Innovation
Sustainability - Excellence
Advocacy - Leadership
Stakeholder Management - Integrity
Critical Thinking - Communication