Fundraising Manager
full-timeAbout
In this role you will: - Design and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan to achieve annual targets. - Identify and cultivate potential donors, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and government entities. - Utilize diverse fundraising methods such as events, campaigns, grant writing, and online fundraising. - Advise and consult with programmatic teams on the development of their programs to ensure it is in alignment with the overall organisation mission. - Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective donors. - Ensure timely and effective communication with donors, providing updates and expressing gratitude. - Develop and implement donor recognition programs to retain and upgrade donor support. - Ensure donors are aware and aligned towards the programmatic goals and the overarching organisation mission. - Plan, organize, and oversee fundraising events and campaigns. - Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful execution. - Evaluate the effectiveness of events and campaigns, making adjustments for improvement. - Research and identify grant opportunities aligned with the organisation’s mission. - Prepare and submit compelling grant proposals and reports. - Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and ensure timely submissions. - Track and report on fundraising progress against targets. - Manage the fundraising budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources. - Prepare detailed reports for the executive team and board of directors. - Lead and mentor the fundraising team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment. - Provide training and support to staff and volunteers involved in fundraising activities. - Stay updated with fundraising trends and best practices, implementing innovative strategies. - Other tasks requested from your supervisor. - Other relevant duties assigned by your reporting manager / The Management from time to time.
Responsibilities
- Necessary technical, functional or language skills- Passionate in community development and management in both individual and wide community intervention;- Working knowledge and implementation of Google Suites, computers and current communication technology as work tools.- Strong proficiency in English essential (oral and written);- Excellent people and community skill;- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationship with others;- Understanding of SOLS Foundation’s values, principles and objectives and demonstrated ability to put them into practice in the workplace;- Proven ability in the areas of organisation skills, conflict resolution, advocacy and group facilitation;- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
To be shortlisted for this position, you will need to have:- Minimum Bachelor's Degree- Minimum of 5-7 years working experience in social entrepreneurship, education, energy access or nonprofit sector- Strategic planning- Decision-making and problem-solving- Change management and organisational development- Effective communication and negotiation
Working Arrangements
Office-based
Contact & Details
- Phone
- 018-2474772
- apply@sols247.org
- Website
- sols.foundation/careers