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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

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