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Partnerships & Funding Intern
The Funding & Partnerships Intern, is responsible for supporting the unit 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 to identify funding opportunities and forge strategic partnerships to advance the Foundation’s goals.
Job title • Partnerships & Funding Intern
Reports to • Director of Funding & Partnerships
Closing Date • TBD
Location • Lagos
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The Funding & Partnerships Associate will;
FUNDING
Assist in identifying and researching potential individual and institutional donors to build a pipeline of funding prospects.
Help prepare grant proposals, applications, and pitch decks tailored to different funding sources, ensuring alignment with grant guidelines and requirements.
Support the grant management process, including research, development, and submission of proposals, as well as reporting and compliance with grantors’ guidelines and deadlines.
PARTNERSHIPS
Assist in identifying potential corporate partners and individuals for sponsorship and partnership opportunities.
Support regular communication and acknowledgment of stakeholders.
Collaborate with the Communications team to assist in planning and executing fundraising events, leveraging these opportunities to attract new donors and partners.
Help develop and maintain accurate records of potential and actual stakeholders (donors, partners, grant opportunities, applicants, recipients, and interactions) in the Foundation’s donor database (Monday.com).
Other roles as assigned.
Roles & Responsibilities
Qualification & Experience
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to help craft compelling proposals and presentations.
Detail-oriented and organized, capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
Proven ability to conduct thorough research.
Enthusiastic and willing to learn about funding and partnerships
Technical, Core and Behavioural Competencies
Capability in the following technical areas:
Excellent Written and Oral Communication
Proposal Development
Data Management
Research and Prospect Identification
Grant Writing
Monitoring and Evaluation