Identifies donors and funding prospects, develops fundraising campaigns, writes grant proposals and solicitation materials, manages donor databases, coordinates digital fundraising, tracks deadlines and performance, maintains donation records, and cultivates donor relationships. The role supports grant applications, budgets, reporting, and communications while advancing nonprofit programs focused on education, digital literacy, women’s empowerment, and community development.
The Donation and Fundraising Associate serves as a vital asset to Loozeele Initiative, driving the organization's mission by securing essential financial resources and forging strategic partnerships. In this role, you will be instrumental in identifying funding prospects, crafting compelling fundraising narratives, and cultivating lasting relationships with individual donors, corporate entities, and foundations. This position requires a proactive and creative professional who is deeply committed to social impact, women's empowerment, and community development, ensuring that the Initiative's programs in education, digital literacy, and women's livelihoods receive the support needed to thrive.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive research to identify potential donors, foundations, and corporate partners aligned with the organization's mission.
- Develop and execute diverse fundraising strategies and campaigns that effectively communicate the Initiative's impact and needs.
- Draft professional solicitation letters, grant proposals, and sponsorship requests to secure financial and in-kind support.
- Manage a comprehensive database of prospective and existing donors to track interactions, preferences, and funding opportunities.
- Coordinate digital fundraising initiatives and create engaging content for social media and email channels to broaden donor reach.
- Prepare detailed monthly funding calendars and reports to monitor application deadlines, progress, and campaign outcomes.
- Maintain accurate records of all financial and in-kind donations in collaboration with the finance team to ensure compliance.
- Foster strong relationships with donors through timely acknowledgments, impact updates, and regular communication.
- Support the preparation of grant applications, concept notes, and budgets for review by senior management.
- Monitor fundraising performance metrics and provide actionable recommendations to improve future campaign success.
Requirements
- A diploma or degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Development Studies, Public Relations, or a related field.
- Prior experience in fundraising, grant research, sales, business development, or partnership management is highly advantageous.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft persuasive donor appeals and professional correspondence.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and database management tools for tracking donors and opportunities.
- Strong research capabilities with a keen eye for detail when gathering information on funding sources and eligibility criteria.
- Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and follow up consistently on assigned tasks.
- A genuine passion for nonprofit work, social impact, and initiatives focused on women's empowerment and education.
- The capacity to work independently while collaborating effectively with the Founder, finance team, and program staff.
- Experience with digital fundraising platforms and social media engagement is preferred.
- Candidates with strong communication and research skills may be considered even with limited direct fundraising experience.
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