Function description

• Develop fundraising programs

• Monitor progress of fundraising activities

• Identify and build relationships with potential donors

• Compile or develop materials to submit for granting

• Identify grant opportunities for specific projects

• Identify grant opportunities for organizational development

• Grant writing and application on behalf of our organization

• Research prospective donors

• Create a strong fundraising message that appeals to potential donors

• Conduct fundraising strategies for the organization

• Organize a campaign or event that will lead to soliciting donations

• Maintain records of donor information for future use

• Evaluate the success of previous fundraising events

• Develop strategies to encourage contributions

• Recruit sponsors, participants or volunteers for fundraising events

• Secure commitments of participation or donation from corporate donors

• Prepare materials for charitable events

• Create or update donor databases

• Establish fundraising or participation goals

• Explain the tax advantages of contributions to potential donors

• Write and send letters to donors

• Write reports or prepare presentations to communicate fundraising program data

Required competencies for this role:

• You have diverse academic background

• 2 years experience with fundraising, preferably within an NGO environment

• Experience in document and data gathering for application of grants

• You require impeccable communication skills in order to communicate the message of our organization

• Personable and self-standing individual

• You are detail-oriented as you will deal with various data, including lists of people’s names and phone numbers, whilst complying with regulations

• Leadership skills and project management skills

• Organizational skills. You will manage campaigns and events that require planning and organizational skills to succeed

• Fluent in English