Fundraising, Development, and Partnership Officer at The Congenital Heart Disease Foundation of Nigeria (CHDF)

The Congenital Heart Disease Foundation of Nigeria (CHDF) is a non-profit organization that supports children and persons with Congenital Heart Disease popularly called Hole in the Heart in Nigeria. The foundation is envisioned to be the leading charity organization in Nigeria supporting the CHD cause. Our mission “to create a paradigm shift in the current status of congenital heart disease in Nigeria through awareness campaign and advocacy; support; education and research promotion” states the 4 main areas we are focusing on to achieve our vision.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fundraising, Development, and Partnership Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

• The Fundraising, Development, and Partnership Officer at the Congenital Heart Disease Foundation of Nigeria (CHDFNigeria) will lead the organization’s efforts to secure financial and strategic support for its programs and initiatives. This senior-level role involves designing and executing fundraising campaigns, cultivating donor relationships, and forging impactful partnerships with corporate, philanthropic, and institutional stakeholders.
• The officer will work closely with the executive team to align resource mobilization strategies with CHDFNigeria’s mission to improve the lives of children affected by congenital heart disease. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in fundraising and partnership development, excellent communication skills, and a deep commitment to social impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet annual and long-term financial goals.
• Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and institutional partners.
• Prepare compelling grant proposals, donor reports, and fundraising materials.
• Organize fundraising campaigns, events, and donor engagement activities.
• Collaborate with program and communications teams to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals.
• Monitor and evaluate fundraising performance and provide regular reports to leadership.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in fundraising, development, or partnership management, preferably in the non-profit or health sector.
• Proven track record of securing significant funding from diverse sources (grants, corporate sponsorships, individual donors).
• Strong proposal writing, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Knowledge of donor landscape in Nigeria and internationally is an asset.
• Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Communications, Business, or a related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).

Application Closing Date
15th August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed CV, a cover letter outlining relevant experience and motivation & contact information for two professional references to: career@icentra.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.