The Fundraising Officer plays a vital role in supporting the organization’s resource mobilization and fundraising efforts. This position involves identifying funding opportunities, cultivating and maintaining relationships with donors and partners, planning and executing fundraising campaigns, managing donor information, and assisting with business development initiatives. The Fundraising Officer contributes to securing both financial and strategic support to ensure the sustainability of the organization’s programs and long-term donor engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development and Resource Mobilization:
Identify and explore new fundraising and business development opportunities across the NGO, development, and corporate sectors. Conduct research to locate potential donors, funding agencies, corporate partners, and foundations. Support the preparation of concept notes, proposals, presentations, and funding applications. Maintain a pipeline of potential donors and funding opportunities, and assist in developing strategies to diversify funding sources. Facilitate the establishment of strategic partnerships with national and international organizations.
Donor Relationship Management:
Build and nurture professional, long-term relationships with existing and prospective donors. Ensure consistent communication and engagement with donors and funding partners. Coordinate donor meetings, presentations, visits, and engagement sessions. Oversee the appropriate acknowledgment and appreciation of donor contributions to strengthen relationships.
Data Management and Strategic Analysis:
Develop and maintain an accurate and up-to-date database of donors, partners, funding opportunities, and contributions. Prepare regular reports on fundraising performance, donor engagement, funding pipelines, and campaign outcomes. Analyze trends to identify opportunities for enhancing fundraising strategies. Maintain precise records of donor contributions and commitments, ensuring confidentiality and proper management of sensitive information. Use data insights to support strategic decision-making and resource mobilization planning.
Fundraising Planning and Execution:
Assist in creating annual and quarterly fundraising plans aligned with organizational goals. Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising activities and campaigns. Support the organization of fundraising events, donor meetings, awareness sessions, and engagement activities. Prepare activity reports and evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising campaigns, identifying challenges and recommending improvements for future initiatives.
Outreach and Donor Engagement Campaigns:
Develop and implement outreach strategies to raise awareness about the organization and its programs. Support the design and implementation of donor acquisition and engagement campaigns. Utilize various communication channels, including digital platforms, social media, corporate outreach, and events, to engage potential donors. Create campaigns that highlight organizational achievements, program impact, and beneficiary stories.
Required Qualifications
- Business graduate degree
- Proficiency in MS Office applications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
No additional qualifications or benefits were specified.
Applications are invited until 7th September 2026.