Grants & Partnership Manager at Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF)

Summary

The Fundraising and Donor Relations manager is responsible for developing strategies and campaigns through which NSSF can garner support, donations, funds, etc., for her core objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead donor relationship management across all segments.
• Responsible for influencer engagement and coordinating content requirements.
• Ability to execute NSSF’s grant and donor strategy.
• Utilize best practices cultivating donor relationships; steward donors from multiple sectors (corporations, foundations, HNIs, individuals, etc.).
• Maintain consistent communication with donors to ensure timely acknowledgments and updates through email, newsletters, blog posts, and annual/quarterly reports; work closely with the communications unit to create such content.
• Support the development of a compelling story that resonates with different audiences and donors; strong persuasive writing and strategic planning skills to utilize a discrete number of solicitations that maximize giving opportunities.
• Lead several donor engagement events through the fund's life; identify effective ways to respond to social distancing guidelines; drive donor engagement events by coordinating sponsorships, logistics, catering, RSVPs, attendance, etc.
• Develop, plan, and manage donor cultivation, volunteer opportunities, reward programs, direct mailings, etc.
• Grant Writing - The ability to persuade to weave a clear and compelling grant to get the NSSF grants from international grant-making organizations.
• Partnerships - Strategic Partnership Development with corporate organizations that can help advance the core objectives of NSSF
• Manage a team of supporting officers to achieve NSSF’s set targets.
• Any other task assigned.

Qualification, Skills and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in degree in public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field;
• 7+ years of similar experience with at least 4 in an NGO
• Good report writing skills and ability to develop effective work plans and manage time and priorities to meet set objectives.
• Proficiency in using relevant applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant applications.
• Proven proactive skills in identifying cost savings, cost avoidance, and efficiency opportunities.
• Communicates clearly and effectively in a style that inspires confidence and builds credibility with staff.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment

Desired:

• Track record of high resilience under pressure and ability to support and motivate teams in these situations.
• Good political acumen and excellent team building and interpersonal skills
• Masters degree.