Fund Raiser at VolunteerCorps

VolunteerCorps is a voluntary organization established in 1992 by a group of Nigerians who believe in the concept of giving back to the society. We are fully locally funded with credible Board members and no political affiliations.

VolunteerCorps Nigeria a voluntary organization is seeking to recruit:

Job Title: Fund Raiser

Location: Lagos

Fundraising Strategy and Research

• Working with Executive Director to plan and implement an effective fundraising strategy.
• Identify funding opportunities and prospects by conducting in-depth research as required to identify for example Heads of CSR and Marketing Departments, the size of their respective budgets and their giving strategy / focus.
• Conduct market insights into the corporate, foundation and public sector donors in Nigeria
• Secure meetings with potential donors.
• Raise funds for the organization.

Fundraising Delivery Including Communications

• Develop high quality proposals and applications for funding making ensuring timely submission of applications.
• Plan and organize Endowment fund with existing and potential donors, partners and individuals.
• Develop relationships with old and new donors, deliver fundraising pitches as designated by Executive Director.
• Responsible for income generation for all projects

Contract and Account Management

• Drafts contracts for all partnerships ensuring they capture all elements of the partnerships and outline clearly all partner responsibilities and benefits.
• Monitoring of contract database to ensure up to date records at all times.
• Responsible for account management and benefits delivery to donors and partners.
• Monitor proper invoicing and payment schedule from partners and donors.

Key Relationships

• To form key relationship with Corporate institutions, Government, Foundations and Individuals.

Other Qualities:

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with tight deadlines.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent presentation skills and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Microsoft office.

Fundraising Skills:

• Knowledge of sponsorship and partnership funding landscape in Nigeria.
• Knowledge of trends and best practice in sponsorship and partnership fundraising.

Communication skills:

• Writes clearly and persuasively taking into account audiences’ requirements.
• An ability to present credibly (both in writing and orally to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and research skills.

Experience:

• Experience of research and identifying funding opportunities.
• Experience of working with corporate sponsors.
• Experience of working with donor agencies.

Application Closing Date
15th February, 2015

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should send their CV's and Applications to: [email protected]