Job overview

In this role, you will be responsible for implementing the fundraising strategies and initiatives to support Rescue Dada’s mission and vision. Your day-to-day activities will include managing online and offline fundraising campaigns, cultivating donor relationships, and overseeing the development of fundraising materials and events. You will also be responsible for expanding Rescue Dada’s donor pool by building and maintaining solid relationships with prospective donors and engaging with the broader Rescue Dada community of supporters. He/she should be a strong communicator who can connect with diverse audiences and able to build and maintain relationships with donors and funders from diverse backgrounds. S/he is responsible for securing funds and partnerships from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other private funding sources. S/he should possess networking skills and public speaking skills and can deliver presentations to different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Coming up with ingenious ways to raise a diversity of resources and amplifying Rescue Dada’s work and impact
• Conducting research on fundraising opportunities
• Revising the already developed RDC Resource Mobilization Strategy and implementing.
• Manage the fundraising budgets.
• Establishing good relationships with staff, members of the public, and the media
• Identifying and cultivating relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and partners
• Implementing a variety of ‘marketing strategies and promotional campaigns
• Monitor and report on fundraising progress and performance
• Overseeing the development and implementation of fundraising campaigns and events
• Responding to various grant opportunities, including leading the writing and opportunities of grant opportunities
• Representing Rescue Dada in various strategic events and networking opportunities with relevant stakeholder in absence of the director.
• Writing funding proposals and submitting these to potential donors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• At least two years of experience in fundraising or a business development
• Strong knowledge of fundraising principles and techniques
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and fundraising software
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team