Fundraising Manager

The Manager - Fundraising will oversee the complete operations of the fundraising department, focusing on sustainable resource mobilization through diverse channels such as corporate partnerships, institutional grants, individual giving, international chapters, and strategic collaborations. This role involves managing the entire donor lifecycle, maintaining donor systems, executing fundraising campaigns and events, and fostering long-term relationships with donors and partners to support organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Operations: Lead daily activities within the fundraising department and develop annual fundraising plans aligned with organizational goals. Monitor fundraising performance, pipelines, and key performance indicators, providing timely reports to senior management. Continuously improve fundraising processes, systems, and internal coordination to optimize efficiency.

Donor Management & Stewardship: Manage the full donor journey from prospecting to retention. Maintain and enhance the donor management system (CRM) to ensure accurate records, reporting, and pipeline tracking. Oversee timely donor acknowledgments, impact reporting, renewals, and stewardship activities. Create personalized engagement plans to increase donor retention and lifetime value.

Fundraising Portfolios: Plan, execute, and monitor the performance of various fundraising streams including corporate outreach, high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), non-government grants and research, international chapters, and business development.

High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs): Cultivate and manage relationships with existing and potential HNIs. Coordinate donor meetings, site visits, proposals, and engagement opportunities. Support the solicitation of major gifts to enhance fundraising outcomes.

Events & Donor Engagement: Organize fundraising events, donor appreciation initiatives, and engagement campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality donor experiences.

Business Development: Lead initiatives to grow earned income through the sale of NOWPDP’s textile products and wheelchairs. Develop sales strategies, identify new markets, and build relationships with institutional and commercial buyers. Supervise the sales team, monitor performance, and drive revenue targets. Explore new commercial opportunities to strengthen financial sustainability and social impact.

Partnerships: Develop and manage strategic partnerships across all organizational pillars. Build and maintain relationships with corporates, academic institutions, retail partners, industry stakeholders, and development partners. Maintain a partnerships repository to track and manage collaborations effectively. Identify partnership opportunities that generate financial and non-financial value, including funding, knowledge exchange, volunteering, advocacy, and in-kind support.

International Chapters: Coordinate with NOWPDP’s international chapters to align fundraising, outreach, and engagement efforts with organizational priorities. Act as the primary liaison for chapter communication, reporting, support, and coordination of initiatives from Pakistan.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Experience

A minimum of five years of relevant experience in nonprofit fundraising is essential. Proven success in managing multiple fundraising portfolios and consistently achieving targets is required. Experience engaging corporate donors, institutional funders, philanthropists, and strategic partners is highly valued.

Core Competencies

Strong expertise in fundraising strategy and execution, corporate and institutional fundraising, donor relationship management, and CRM systems is necessary. Proficiency in proposal writing and grant management, partnership development, and event management is expected. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, combined with strategic thinking and project management abilities, are critical for success in this role.