Job Overview: We are looking to hire a Fundraising and Partnerships Manager to join our team.
Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising roadmap to raise $500K+ annually within 2–3 years; Set and track quarterly/annual fundraising goals, monitor KPIs, and prepare regular progress reports; Design diversified income streams: grants, major gifts, CSR partnerships, events, and individual giving campaigns; Collaborate with program and comms teams to align messaging and impact stories; Identify new funding opportunities across local and global markets; Research and pursue high-value local and international grants; Write compelling, data-driven proposals for six-figure funding opportunities; Build and manage a grant pipeline and reporting calendar; Maintain strong relationships with institutional funders; Identify and cultivate high-net-worth individuals and corporate sponsors; Build long-term donor relationships leading to large, multi-year gifts; Develop donor engagement strategies to improve retention and grow giving levels; Ensure timely, personalized donor communications and reporting; Lay the foundation for a scalable fundraising department; Build and manage donor databases, CRM systems, and funding pipelines; Recruit or oversee part-time staff, consultants, or interns as needed; Design and execute creative donor campaigns and fundraising events; Collaborate with the communications team on fundraising content and decks; Represent CAIN at donor meetings, conferences, and sector events.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; 3+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, or donor relations; Proven ability to personally raise $200,000+ annually across diverse funding sources; Excellent grant writing and proposal development skills with measurable success; Strong grasp of donor strategy, nonprofit budgeting, and financials; Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills; Comfortable working in lean, fast-paced, mission-driven teams; Familiarity with CRM platforms like Salesforce or Bloomerang (a plus); Bonus: Experience working with global funders, education-focused nonprofits, or tech-driven NGOs.
Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Experience: 3+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, or donor relations.
Languages: English
Additional Notes: Performance Bonus based on fundraising results; 21 working days of paid leave annually; 14 weekdays for conferences, seminars, or workshops; Opportunities for career growth in a dynamic, impact-driven environment; Remuneration: NGN 300,000 – 400,000 Monthly Net (Commensurate with experience); Job Type: Full-Time (1-year contract, renewable); Work Style: Hybrid.
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