ABOUT IA-FOUNDATION

IA-Foundation was set up in 2019, with a vision to support the development of an equitable society where every child in Nigeria can excel and be empowered to achieve their full potential. Our mission is to remove any barrier that prevents access to good education.  According to UNICEF, 1 out of 5 of the world’s out-of- school children are in Nigeria. IA-Foundation is therefore committed to finding solutions that will reduce the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria.

As IA-Foundation continues to expand its programmes and reach more vulnerable children, sustainable funding and strategic partnerships are essential to our growth and impact. The Fundraising & Partnership Manager will play a critical role in mobilizing resources, developing strategic relationships, and creating opportunities that enable the Foundation to deliver and scale its programmes.

JOB OVERVIEW

As the Fundraising and Partnership Manager, you will be responsible for corporate partnerships, community fundraising events, individual giving, and applications for grants including any other channels for resource mobilization.

The primary focus of the role will involve developing and implementing a fundraising plan to secure unrestricted income from corporate partnerships, community fundraising events, individual giving, and other sources of income, whilst continuing to support applications for grants.

Working alongside colleagues in the organization, the fundraising & partnership manager will be expected to develop and secure partnerships, relationships, and effectively manage donor journeys to maximize new income streams. You will also be required to help secure funds from a pipeline of Foundations. You will also support commercial income activities and establish new relationships with potential partners.

Additionally, you will also develop and manage a team of fundraising volunteers to help grow our donor base and opportunities for generating income.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

MANAGING FUNDRAISING AND PARTNERSHIPS

• Actively contribute to the implementation and monitoring of IA-Foundation’s Fundraising Strategy.
• Develop and implement an operational fundraising plan for corporate partnerships, community fundraising events, and individual giving.
• Meet an agreed annual unrestricted fundraising target by executing fundraising events, managing donor journeys, and securing corporate partnerships.
• Develop relationships with Foundation grant managers and submit compelling applications to generate restricted and unrestricted income.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and events related to funding development opportunities.
• Remain vigilant for developments and opportunities for developing and diversifying IA-Foundation’s funding base.
• Advise the Foundation and Impact of potential areas for development and opportunities for generating income.
• Maintain and develop relationships with individuals and organisations to support fundraising, using a range of appropriate communication tools including formal written reports, newsletters, social media channels, personal communication and/or face-to-face meetings.
• Lead contractual relationships with corporate, individual, and other partners contributing to unrestricted income streams.
• Ensure all fundraising activities conform to regulation, legal requirements, best practice, organisational policy, branding, communications and financial practice.
• Manage every fundraising platform and ensure all funding records are updated and can be used for effective financial forecasting.
• Work with the finance team to inform income forecasting and budget management.
• Support the maintenance of IA-Foundation’s website advising of fundraising page(s) and content.
• Create social media content to market fundraising events, partnership opportunities, and fundraising campaigns.
• Support the creation of newsletters and media content to encourage fundraising volunteering, donations, and promote community fundraising events.
• Work with the ED, CEO and Board Members to identify and engage high profile champions or ambassadors to publicly promote IA-Foundation’s work
• Ensure the systems for keeping effective records of bids, applications, reports, contracts and communications with funding partners are kept up to date.
• Periodically participate in, and contribute to, Operations Management Group meetings.
• Ensure that targets and obligations arising from funding contracts for which you have lead responsibility are communicated effectively with the Operations Management Group and Senior Management Team.
• Prepare of reports for Management groups, Board and Committees.
• Induct, train, and line manage volunteers who are supporting fundraising events and initiatives.
• Manage and monitor agreed budget lines and authorised expenditure within delegated limits and IA-Foundation’s financial policies and procedures.
• Work within the policies and procedures of IA-Foundation and undertake any other reasonable duties, commensurate with the job title, as may be determined by the Line Manager.
• Undertake training and professional development as required.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• At least 5 years experience and proven track records of funds raised
• Experience of managing a portfolio of corporate partnerships.
• Demonstrable understanding of all areas of charitable fundraising and the ability to prioritise those most appropriate.
• Excellent relationship management skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Proven networking and negotiation skills.
• Working knowledge of developing and maintaining social media content for fundraising.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent administration skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload, working under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Proven track record in planning and managing fundraising events and projects.
• Experience of fundraising volunteer management.