About the Opportunity

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 organization, as well as external stakeholders such as potential partners, donors, and other organizations in the community.

Responsibilities

Grant Writing & Reporting

• Identify, research, and fully analyze funding opportunities from corporates, bi/multi-laterals and foundations
• Lead writer on concept notes, letters of interest, and grant proposals
• Lead writer on grant reports, coordinating budgets, evaluation data and program details
• Develop and lead a portfolio of foundation contacts
• Maintain real-time proposal and reporting calendars, and an accurate database of past, current, and prospective funders

Fundraising Strategy

• Help develop and refine a multi-year, multi-stream funding strategy
• Prepare quarterly fundraising reports for the Board Fundraising Committee and Board of Directors
• Analysis of Inkomoko’s donor trends and trends of other similar organizations 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

Donor Management & Communications

• Donor relations management, including drafting communications with individual donors and implementing appropriate follow-up
• Research new individual donors; schedule meetings and site visits and pitch materials
• Support to Board of Directors on their individual donor appeals and follow up
• Support the development of and help implement an annual external relations communications strategy for donors and funder prospects
• 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

Admin & Compliance

• Lead the maintenance of a fully operating donor database to meet CEO and Board needs
• Support the annual audit and other financial tracking and reporting of philanthropic funds
• Maintain annual representation in third-party fundraising sites (Benevity, Global Giving, etc.).

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

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 qualification and skills must include:

• Excellent communicator in spoken and written English, additional languages preferred
• 5+ yrs experience donor management and fundraising
• Experience in grant writing and reporting, and developing fundraising strategies
• Strong project management and budgeting skills
• Experience planning and leading strategic initiatives
• Proven success in project coordination
• Experience with data analysis
• Demonstrated experience and results in nonprofit fundraising
• Strong computer skills in MS-Office and G-Suite.

What You’ll Get

This role is inside a high-growth, mission-driven social enterprise. By joining, you’ll access:

• Competitive salary, and potential KPI-based bonus
• Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth
• Diverse colleagues and policies that show our commitment to equity and inclusion
• Talented, passionate, and committed team colleagues across the region
• Ability to make a significant social impact to your community
• Generous health insurance, staff savings, parental leave, sabbatical, and more benefits.