Partnerships & Funding Associate needed at Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation

The Funding & Partnerships Associate will;

FUNDING

• Collaborate with the senior & executive leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy that aligns with the Foundation’s mission and vision.
• Identify and research (including due diligence) potential individual and institutional donors to build a robust pipeline of funding prospects.
• Prepare compelling grant proposals, applications and pitch decks tailored to different funding sources, ensuring alignment with grant guidelines and requirements.
• Oversee the grant management process, including proposals research, development and submission, reporting and compliance with grantors’ guidelines and reporting deadlines.

PARTNERSHIPS

• Identify and engage potential corporate partners and individuals for sponsorship, internship opportunities, and other collaborations that align with the Foundation’s mission and provide mutual benefits.
• Implement effective stewardship strategies to maintain positive and long-lasting relationships with donors, ensuring regular communication and acknowledging their support.
• Collaborate with the Communications team on digital/media communication plans, plan and execute fundraising events, leveraging these opportunities to attract new donors and partners.
• Represent the Foundation at pre-approved networking events, conferences, and other relevant gatherings to expand the Foundation’s network of potential supporters and partners.
• Develop and maintain accurate up-to-date records of potential & actual stakeholders (donors, partners, grant opportunities, applicants, recipients and interactions) in the Foundation’s donor database (Monday.com)

Roles & Responsibilities

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Exceptional presentation skills, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and presentations.
• Detail-oriented and organized, capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proven ability to research.
• Extensive knowledge of the fundraising and grant-making sector 

Technical, Core and Behavioural Competencies

• Advanced capability in the following technical areas:
• Donor Relationship Management
• Proposal Development
• Strategic Planning
• Data Management
• Research and Prospect Identification
• Grant Writing
• Project Management
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Public Relations Management
• Negotiation Skills