Partnerships and Network Lead at Adewunmi Desalu Parkinson's Foundation (ADPF)

Job Overview

• We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Partnerships and Network Lead to join our team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for cultivating strategic partnerships, securing funding, and driving revenue growth to support our mission and initiatives.
• This role requires a dynamic individual with strong communication skills, a passion for relationship building, and a proven track record in fundraising and partnership development.

Key Accountabilities
Resource mobilization:

• Manage engagement with other Parkinson's Initiatives
• Support advocacy across government, private sector, and civil society platforms
• Identify partnership opportunities and develop funding proposals
• Maintain stakeholder database and manage partnership inquiries
• Build and nurture relationships with funders and coordinate high-level meetings

Event Management:

• Oversee planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising events
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors for event logistics and marketing
• Evaluate event outcomes and identify areas for improvement

Donor Relations:

• Cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors and corporate sponsors
• Provide timely updates, impact reports, and acknowledgments
• Develop strategies for ongoing donor engagement and recognition programs

Strategic Planning and Reporting:

• Contribute to organizational strategic plans for partnership development and fundraising
• Prepare reports and presentations on fundraising progress and metrics
• Collaborate with senior leadership to evaluate goals and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in International Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration, Marketing or related field.
• Proven track record of success in partnership development, fundraising, and revenue generation within the nonprofit sector or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of fundraising principles, techniques, and best practices, with experience in individual giving, major gifts, events and corporate partnerships.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate compelling messages, develop persuasive proposals, and build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills
• Technical Proficiency; Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Applications

Benefits

• N400,000 to N450,000 monthly NET (Negotiable)
• Health insurance
• Pension
• Leave allowance