Development Manager
About the Opportunity
This position plays a
critical role in the growth and sustainability by cultivating relationships
with key stakeholders to support our mission and goals. This role typically
involves working closely with other members of the organization, as well as
external stakeholders such as potential partners, donors, and other
organizations in the community.
Responsibilities
Grant Writing & Reporting
Identify,
research, and fully analyze funding opportunities from corporates,
bi/multi-laterals and foundations
Lead
writer on concept notes, letters of interest, and grant proposals
Lead
writer on grant reports, coordinating budgets, evaluation data and program
details
Develop
and lead a portfolio of foundation contacts
Maintain
real-time proposal and reporting calendars, and an accurate database of past,
current, and prospective funders
Fundraising Strategy
Help
develop and refine a multi-year, multi-stream funding strategy
Prepare
quarterly fundraising reports for the Board Fundraising Committee and Board of
Directors
Analysis
of Inkomoko’s donor trends and trends of other similar organizations to refine
strategy to meet changing landscape
Work
closely with the leadership team to fundraise for appropriate projects, receive
up-to-date evaluation data for donor reporting and communications, understand
financial projections and budget needs
Donor Management &
Communications
Donor
relations management, including drafting communications with individual donors
and implementing appropriate follow-up
Research
new individual donors; schedule meetings and site visits and pitch materials
Support
to Board of Directors on their individual donor appeals and follow up
Support
the development of and help implement an annual external relations
communications strategy for donors and funder prospects
Draft
donor pitch decks and other presentations
Oversee
the timely production of Inkomoko’s newsletters, annual report and other
collateral materials, including ensuring company websites are up-to-date
Research
and secure high level speaking opportunities for Inkomoko staff
Ensure
social media content is relevant for donor communications and external relations
Admin & Compliance
Lead
the maintenance of a fully operating donor database to meet CEO and Board needs
Support
the annual audit and other financial tracking and reporting of philanthropic
funds
Maintain
annual representation in third-party fundraising sites (Benevity, Global
Giving, etc.).
Minimum Qualifications
For this role, the
successful candidate will have these qualities in spades. Additional
qualification and skills must include:
Excellent
communicator in spoken and written English, additional languages preferred
5+
yrs experience donor management and fundraising
Experience
in grant writing and reporting, and developing fundraising strategies
Strong
project management and budgeting skills
Experience
planning and leading strategic initiatives
Proven
success in project coordination
Experience
with data analysis
Demonstrated
experience and results in nonprofit fundraising
Strong
computer skills in MS-Office and G-Suite.
What You’ll Get
This role is inside a
high-growth, mission-driven social enterprise. By joining, you’ll access:
Competitive
salary, and potential KPI-based bonus
Incredible
company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth
Diverse
colleagues and policies that show our commitment to equity and inclusion
Talented,
passionate, and committed team colleagues across the region
Ability
to make a significant social impact to your community
Generous
health insurance, staff savings, parental leave, sabbatical, and more benefits.
How To Apply
Closing Date : 31st
October 2023
