Business Development Officer (NGO) at Aureole Consulting Limited

The Role

Your responsibilities will include;

Identify And Cultivate New Funding Opportunities

• Research and identify potential funding sources, including grants, foundations, corporate sponsorships, and individual donors, aligned with the organization's mission and programs.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of funding prospects.
• Develop effective strategies to approach and engage potential donors and partners.
• Prepare and submit compelling grant proposals, applications, and solicitation materials.

Strengthen Donor And Partner Relationships

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective donors, partners, and stakeholders.
• Regularly communicate and provide updates to donors on the organization's activities and impact.
• Coordinate donor recognition and stewardship activities.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure donor requirements and expectations are met.

Develop And Implement Fundraising Strategies

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and senior management to develop a comprehensive fundraising plan.
• Identify innovative fundraising approaches and revenue streams to sustain and expand programs.
• Plan and execute fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives.
• Utilize data and metrics to track fundraising progress and measure success.

Monitor And Evaluate Funding Opportunities And Trends

• Stay updated on emerging funding opportunities, trends, and best practices in the NGO sector.
• Conduct competitor and market analysis to identify areas for growth and differentiation.
• Monitor and analyze funding patterns and make recommendations for adjustments to fundraising strategies.
• Collaboration and team support:
• Collaborate with finance, and other departments to ensure alignment and integration of fundraising efforts with programmatic goals.
• Provide support and guidance to staff involved in fundraising activities.
• Represent the organization at external meetings, conferences, and events as required.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, nonprofit management, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience in business development, proposal writing, identifying business opportunities within the public/private sector particularly the NGO space, grant writing in the nonprofit sector.
• Strong understanding of NGO business processes, principles, strategies, and donor/stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation techniques, data analysis, and report writing.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of the NGO sector, social issues, and donor landscape
• You have working knowledge of Business Development Officer, fund raising, grant writing and proposal writing
• You pay strong attention to detail and deliver work that is of a high standard
• You are highly goal driven and work well in fast paced environments
• You are a strong team player who can manage multiple stakeholders