About the Role
About the position
As the Fundraising Manager, you will be playing a crucial role in advancing the mission of the Sauramandala Foundation's Centre for Accelerated Development by leading efforts to secure funding and resources necessary for the implementation of programs aimed at accelerating social and economic development in remote and inaccessible communities. You are expected to be passionate about social impact, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and have a proven track record in fundraising and donor relations. You will play a critical role in advancing the foundation's mission and achieving its goals through effective fundraising and donor engagement strategies.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop Fundraising Strategies:
Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to support the foundation's programs and initiatives.
Identify and prioritise potential funding sources, including individual donors, foundations, corporations, and government grants.
2. Donor Cultivation and Relationship Management:
Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors, including individual philanthropists, corporate partners, and institutional funders.
Communicate the foundation's mission, goals, and impact effectively to donors and stakeholders.
Steward relationships with donors to ensure ongoing engagement and support.
3. Grant Writing and Proposal Development:
Lead the development of grant proposals, funding applications, and donor reports.
Research funding opportunities and prepare compelling proposals tailored to the interests and priorities of potential donors.
Ensure timely submission of grant applications and compliance with donor requirements.
4. Fundraising Events and Campaigns:
Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives to engage donors and raise funds.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to organise successful fundraising activities.
Evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising events and campaigns and make recommendations for improvement.
5. Budgeting and Financial Management:
Work closely with the finance team to develop and manage fundraising budgets.
Monitor fundraising revenue and expenses, track progress towards fundraising goals, and provide regular reports to senior management.
6. Networking and Partnerships:
Represent the foundation at networking events, conferences, and community gatherings to build relationships and expand the donor base.
Identify potential strategic partnerships and collaboration opportunities to enhance fundraising efforts and amplify impact.\
Eligibility
The following are the minimum eligibility criteria for the position
Lead and oversee the end-to-end management of multiple projects and programs, ensuring they are delivered within scope, on time, and within budget.
Develop and implement project management methodologies, best practices, and tools to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
Establish clear project goals, performance metrics, and key success criteria, regularly monitoring and reporting progress to stakeholders.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify operational challenges and implement solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Along with MLE, Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational performance and identify areas for improvement.
Set clear performance expectations, provide feedback, and conduct performance evaluations to support the team and the stakeholders.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are understood and met.
Act as a key point of contact for senior leadership, providing regular updates on program and operational performance.
Collaborate with finance teams to develop project budgets and monitor expenses.