Reporting to: Executive Director.
Job purpose: Under the guidance and direction of the Executive Director, to spearhead the fundraising function for Moving The Goalposts (MTG). MTG has been implementing a resource mobilization strategy since 2014.
The holder of this position will be charged with supporting programmes for further effectiveness in fundraising to ensure effectiveness and sustainability.
The post holder will work with the ED and senior management team to improve the fundraising strategy for the organisation, deliver this strategy and raise both restricted and unrestricted funding for the organisation, which will involve: developing partnerships with national and international corporate organisations, government ministries, international and national NGOs and organisations and support the organisation to develop their income generation strategy.
Writing applications to trusts and companies, co-organising and co-ordinating a fundraising events and high profile visits to MTG programmes will also be a key requirement.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direction and guidance of the Executive Director, review the existing fundraising strategy and processes and create and deliver an implementation plan
In agreement with the Executive Director, agree SMART fundraising targets in consultation with the Management Board
Create and activate a calendar of events geared towards fundraising and donor stewardship
Create a sustainable and diverse fundraising portfolio with funding streams based on the pillars of MTG fundraising such as Donor Grants and Corporate/Government Organisations
Drafting funding proposals in collaboration with the Programme Manager who will supervise the grant application process at programme level
Managing the grant application process and ensuring that reporting is tracked and meets donors’ expectations
Developing partnerships with corporate organisations, national organisations and other stakeholders.
Attending relevant fundraising forums and groups
Preparing annual income and expenditure fundraising budgets
Reporting to the MTG Management Board on a quarterly basis of progress to-date of specific fundraising activities and income targets
Carry out prospect research and develop a comprehensive fundraising database that captures all relevant information as well as handling all administrative aspects of fundraising.
Principal Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of individual fundraising initiatives and campaigns
Skills and Experience:
Essential:
At least three years’ experience of fundraising within a charity or voluntary sector organisation
Excellent time management skills and ability to manage own workload effectively; highly organised and methodical
Excellent standard of written English and ability to write compelling fundraising applications
Proven experience of securing income from a variety of fundraising streams
Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills; confident and personable with the ability to manage and build strong relationships with key individual donors and organisations
Holder of a degree from a reputable university
Able to take an innovative and creative approach to work
A good knowledge of fundraising and awareness of current trends
High level of proficiency in the use of MS Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Desirable:
Understanding of Sport for Development
Knowledge of other languages
Experience of working in different sectors.
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