Key skills
CommunicationCollaboration
About this role
Role Overview
- Develop and implement annual and long-term fundraising strategies in collaboration with the Senior Director of Development and Managing Director, US.
- Write letters of inquiry, grant proposals, concept notes and reports to corporate, foundation, and individual funders.
- Research potential funders and manage outreach and solicitation efforts to qualified leads.
- Work with the Senior Director of Development and other development team members to maintain relationships with current donors and grant makers.
- Develop donor stewardship and communications materials, including reports and appeals.
- Contribute to maintaining an up-to-date database of current donor/grant details and potential new funding opportunities in Raiser’s Edge.
- Present compelling proposals and presentations to internal and external audiences.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure alignment on project requirements, key dates, deliverables, budgets, targets, and outcomes.
- Occasionally travel for donor meetings or field visits.
Requirements
- 3+ years working in fundraising or in a nonprofit setting
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to proofread and draft high-quality documents
- Organized, reliable, and able to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Experience building and managing a portfolio of funders
- Donor database management skills (preferably Raiser's Edge)
- Experience working collaboratively with a team
- Experience in West Africa or working with international donors is a plus.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Approximately 4 weeks of paid time off each year
- Retirement plan contributions / match
- Professional development and laptop stipends
- Co-working Space stipend
- The opportunity to make a difference for farmers every day!