ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY & RESPONSIBILITIES
This position plays a critical role in the growth and sustainability by cultivating relationships with key stakeholders to support our mission and goals. This role typically involves working closely with other members of the organisation, as well as external stakeholders such as potential partners, donors, and other organisations in the community.
Grant Writing & Reporting
Identify, research, and analyse funding opportunities from corporates, bi/multi-laterals, governments, and foundations
Write concept notes, letters of interest, tenders, and grant proposals
Write grant reports, analyse budgets, evaluate data, and summarise program results
Develop and lead a portfolio of foundation contacts
Maintain real-time proposal and reporting calendars, and an accurate database of past, current, and future funders
Communications
Research new funders, schedule meetings and site visits, and prepare pitch materials
Support the development of and help implement an annual external relations comms strategy for current and future funders
Draft donor pitch decks and other presentations
Oversee the timely production of Inkomoko’s newsletters, annual report and other collateral materials, including ensuring company websites are up-to-date
Research and secure high level speaking opportunities for Inkomoko staff
Ensure social media content is relevant for donor communications and external relations
Fundraising Strategy
Help implement a multi-year, multi-stream funding strategy, with a particular focus on creating new programs to widen Inkomoko’s impact
Analysis of Inkomoko’s donor trends and trends of other similar organisations to refine strategy to meet changing landscape
Work closely with the leadership team to fundraise for appropriate projects, receive up-to-date evaluation data for donor reporting and communications, understand financial projections and budget needs
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Inkomoko has found that the happiest and most effective Inkomokoers are proactive, resourceful, self-motivated, trustworthy, and accountable. They are go-getters with a can-do attitude, who support their teammates with sincerity. No task is too small for the stellar Inkomokoer and above all, they are humble and willing to give and receive feedback.
For this role, the successful candidate will have these qualities in spades. Additional qualifications and skills must include:
Excellent communicator in spoken and written English, additional languages preferred
3+ yrs experience in fundraising and grants management
Strong project management and budgeting skills
Experience planning and leading strategic initiatives
Experience and results in nonprofit fundraising
Basic understanding of data analysis
Strong computer skills in MS-Office and G-Suite
WHAT YOU’LL GET
This role is a tremendous opportunity to work in a high-growth, mission-driven organisation. Our compensation includes both a great culture and a competitive market-based remuneration, including:
Supportive and inclusive company culture, with a deep investment in your learning and growth, and a commitment to equity and diversity
Opportunity to work with a talented, passionate, and committed team of professionals across the region
Ability to make a significant social impact and contribute to economic growth
Competitive salary, and potential KPI-based bonus
Favourable policies like health insurance, staff savings program, parental leave, and sabbatical program
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