Fund Development Assistant Job Key Responsibilities
Compile and maintain a database of international and local donor organizations (international foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies and private corporations offering donations)
Regularly monitor donor websites and identify investor opportunities matching the work of the organization
Assist the FD Manager in writing concept notes, project ideas and project proposals and ensure their timely submission
Undertake research in finding alternative resources for long-term sustainability of the organization
Assist the FD Manager in developing business plans to generate income from various sources.
Undertake online research and build contacts with potential individual investors/donors and raise funds for the activities of the organization.
Maintain relationships with existing investors/donors and respond to their requests regularly and keep updating them about the work of the organization
Organize or provide assistance in organizing any fundraising events for the organization
Suggest other innovative ideas for effective resource mobilization.
Undertake other duties as your line manager should require in keeping with the responsibility of the post.
Qualifications for the Fund Development Assistant Job
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 3-year experience in related field or equivalent knowledge.
Successful track record of setting and meeting challenging income generation targets from a wide range of fundraising activities including corporate, individual giving, foundations, international fundraising bodies, Donor organizations, statutory sources and the public
Experience in influencing key stakeholders and decision makers with experience of forming, maintaining and developing relationships with a wide range of people
Understanding and experience of significant financial and budgetary responsibility and managing accounting systems and procedures
Excellent communication skills to present ideas in a convincing manner
Experience in research and report writing
Experience in working with target and deadlines
Fund Development Assistant
