Fund Raiser – VolunteerCorps – Lagos

Fundraising Strategy and Research
Working with Executive Director to plan and implement an effective fundraising strategy.
Identify funding opportunities and prospects by conducting in-depth research as required to identify for example Heads of CSR and Marketing Departments, the size of their respective budgets and their giving strategy / focus.
Conduct market insights into the corporate, foundation and public sector donors in Nigeria
Secure meetings with potential donors.
Raise funds for the organization.
Fundraising Delivery Including Communications
Develop high quality proposals and applications for funding making ensuring timely submission of applications.
Plan and organize Endowment fund with existing and potential donors, partners and individuals.
Develop relationships with old and new donors, deliver fundraising pitches as designated by Executive Director.
Responsible for income generation for all projects
Contract and Account Management
Drafts contracts for all partnerships ensuring they capture all elements of the partnerships and outline clearly all partner responsibilities and benefits.
Monitoring of contract database to ensure up to date records at all times.
Responsible for account management and benefits delivery to donors and partners.
Monitor proper invoicing and payment schedule from partners and donors.

Key Relationships
To form key relationship with Corporate institutions, Government, Foundations and Individuals.

Other Qualities:
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively with tight deadlines.
Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent presentation skills and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Skills and Knowledge:
Knowledge of Microsoft office.

Fundraising Skills:
Knowledge of sponsorship and partnership funding landscape in Nigeria.
Knowledge of trends and best practice in sponsorship and partnership fundraising.

Communication skills:
Writes clearly and persuasively taking into account audiences’ requirements.
An ability to present credibly (both in writing and orally to internal and external stakeholders.
Strong organisational and research skills.
Experience:
Experience of research and identifying funding opportunities.
Experience of working with corporate sponsors.
Experience of working with donor agencies.

Application Closing Date
15th February, 2015

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should send their CV’s and Applications to: info@volunteercorps.org.ng

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