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Key Responsibilities

Administrative Responsibilities

• Office management – Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office, including supplies, utilities, and facilities.
• Staff support and HR – Maintain personnel records, support onboarding/offboarding, track leave, and ensure policy compliance.
• Vendor and contract management – Oversee procurement, manage service contracts, and ensure timely payments.
• Documentation and compliance – Maintain up-to-date organizational documents, licenses, and policies.
• Support leadership – Assist senior management with research, fundraising, strategic planning, execution, reporting, and evaluation of programs.
• Coordinate logistics – Oversee travel, meetings, trainings, and other internal events.
• IT and asset management – Track office assets and support basic tech or liaise with vendors for support.
• Ensure timely and effective communication across teams – Facilitate smooth internal coordination to drive efficient project and program delivery.

Finance Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage budgets – Develop annual budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Maintain accurate financial records – Record transactions, manage ledgers, and oversee financial reporting.
• Generate financial reports – Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for management, donors, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance – File tax returns, process payroll, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements (e.g., SCUML, FIRS, LIRS, pension, etc.).
• Manage audits – Liaise with external auditors, prepare audit documents, and implement recommendations.
• Oversee cash flow and bank reconciliations – Monitor bank accounts, manage petty cash, and ensure healthy liquidity.
• Support grant reporting – Track donor funds, prepare financial reports for grants, and ensure proper fund allocation.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (minimum 2:1).
• Must have completed NYSC.
• 1–2 years of experience working in an Accounting or Audit firm.
• Strong understanding of accounting systems, budgeting, and compliance.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage a wide range of stakeholders, including partners, donors, staff, students, and volunteers.
• Patience and the ability to build positive and supportive relationships with teenagers.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
• High proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) and other administrative software and tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Mandatory availability to work every Saturday to support program activities.
• A genuine passion for community impact and a strong commitment to empowering underserved children and youth through education.

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Why This Role Matters

• This is not just a fundraising role — it’s a mission-critical leadership position for someone ready to build, execute, and scale a world-class fundraising strategy. From six-figure grants to high-value corporate partnerships and major donor programs, you’ll be at the forefront of driving CAIN’s growth and sustainability.
• If you have a track record of raising hundreds of thousands (or millions) for social impact and love building from the ground up, we’d be excited to connect with you!

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising roadmap to raise $500K+ annually within 2–3 years
• Set and track quarterly/annual fundraising goals, monitor KPIs, and prepare regular progress reports
• Design diversified income streams: grants, major gifts, CSR partnerships, events, and individual giving campaigns
• Collaborate with program and comms teams to align messaging and impact stories
• Identify new funding opportunities across local and global markets

Grant Acquisition & Management

• Research and pursue high-value local and international grants
• Write compelling, data-driven proposals for six-figure funding opportunities
• Build and manage a grant pipeline and reporting calendar
• Maintain strong relationships with institutional funders

Major Donor & Corporate Partnerships

• Identify and cultivate high-net-worth individuals and corporate sponsors
• Build long-term donor relationships leading to large, multi-year gifts
• Develop donor engagement strategies to improve retention and grow giving levels
• Ensure timely, personalized donor communications and reporting

Systems & Team Building

• Lay the foundation for a scalable fundraising department
• Build and manage donor databases, CRM systems, and funding pipelines
• Recruit or oversee part-time staff, consultants, or interns as needed

Campaigns & Visibility

• Design and execute creative donor campaigns and fundraising events
• Collaborate with the communications team on fundraising content and decks
• Represent CAIN at donor meetings, conferences, and sector events

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 3+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, or donor relations
• Proven ability to personally raise $200,000+ annually across diverse funding sources
• Excellent grant writing and proposal development skills with measurable success
• Strong grasp of donor strategy, nonprofit budgeting, and financials
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working in lean, fast-paced, mission-driven teams
• Familiarity with CRM platforms like Salesforce or Bloomerang (a plus)
• Bonus: Experience working with global funders, education-focused nonprofits, or tech-driven NGOs

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• By Year 1: Raised $150K–$250K and established a solid funding pipeline
• By Year 2: Raised $250K–$500K+, secured multi-year grants, and built sustainable revenue streams
• Expanded CAIN’s donor base and global visibility