Fundraising Officer at Acegoals Integrated Solutions

Job Summary

• Under the direction of the Program Director, the Fundraising Officer is responsible for developing funding proposals, coming up with creative initiatives that will ensure a sustainable funding stream for the organization. He/she reports to the Program Director.

Responsibilities

• Develop a fresh fundraising portfolio with a mix of donors: individual, corporate and in-kind support systems for programs (community service, scholarship, mentoring, schools-in-poor communities, etc.) and administrative running expenses.
• Regular communication with sponsors, partners and volunteers.
• Work with other program staff to plan and implement programs that would create opportunities for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) to learn in a fun-filled and interactive environment.
• Work with members of the Organization’s Governing Board to develop, implement and evaluate fundraising plans and strategies.
• Initiate partnerships with other NGOs, corporate bodies and government agencies and develop proposals for funding to prospective donors.
• Responsible for initiating and implementing non-traditional funding methods like social enterprises (businesses) to ensure a sustainable revenue generation drive.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of program areas, including current issues and key resource people and organizations, and a clear understanding of how they fit into the Agency’s interests.
• Stay informed about, and follow up as necessary on, grant-related issues throughout the grants' duration.
• Establish and meet specific work-related goals as outlined in quarterly work plans and gauged in quarterly and annual statistics.
• Attend all Board Meetings to provide administrative support, take minutes of meeting and provide reports on assigned tasks.
• Participate in joint efforts and affinity groups of the Agency and with the provision of psycho-social support to beneficiaries and caregivers.
• Represent the Agency professionally by making presentations, responding to inquiries and attending meetings and conferences.
• Develop position papers as assigned on new subject areas for creative and active involvement of the organization.
• Collate and report a weekly and monthly summary of activities and achievements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.