Development & Foundation Officer at a Non-profit Organization - Anadach Group

Anadach Group - Our client is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower caregivers by providing comprehensive mental health support, resources, and advocacy. They also aim to create a compassionate and supportive community where caregivers can access the tools they need to maintain their well-being, resilience, and overall quality of life.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Development & Foundation Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary

• The Development & Partnership Officer is a key member of the foundation team, responsible for identifying, cultivating, and securing funding from a diverse range of sources to support the foundation's mission. This role will play a critical role in building and maintaining strong relationships with donors, foundations, corporations, and other key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Grant Writing:

• Research, identify, and pursue funding opportunities from various sources, including private foundations, government agencies, corporations, and individual donors.
• Develop and write compelling grant proposals, reports, and other funding applications.
• Manage the grant application process, including tracking deadlines, submitting proposals, and ensuring compliance with funder requirements.

Partnership Development:

• Identify, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with potential and existing donors, partners, and collaborators.
• Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including hospital leadership, community leaders, and other relevant organizations.
• Represent the foundation at community events, conferences, and other networking opportunities.

Donor Relations:

• Cultivate and steward donor relationships through personalized communications, recognition events, and other engagement activities.
• Manage donor databases and track interactions with donors.
• Prepare donor reports and acknowledgments.

Communications & Outreach:

• Develop and implement communication strategies to promote the foundation's mission and impact to the public.
• Create compelling content (e.g., website copy, newsletters, social media posts) to showcase the foundation's work and inspire support.
• Support vendors and staff to set up I.T system and documents.

Administrative Duties:

• Provide administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer
• Respond to emails & make travel arrangements
• Coordinate meetings & take minutes
• Coordinate logistics for events, meetings and conferences
• Organize and maintain office files, records, and documentation for easy access and retrieval.

Other Duties as Assigned:

• Assist with special projects and events as needed.
• Stay abreast of current trends and best practices in fundraising and philanthropy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
• 1-2 years of experience in NGO, fundraising, development, or a related field
• Proven success in securing funding from various sources
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be tech-savvy
• Passion for the foundation's mission and a commitment to social impact.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter and CV saved with their full name to: [email protected] using their full names and the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Candidates must be available for immediate resumption.