About this role
Fundraising and Partnership Consultant
The Restored Heart Foundation is a non-governmental organization promoting equitable access to healthcare, education, and empowerment for women and youth in Nigeria. Through its leadership fellowship programs, the Foundation addresses governance and leadership deficits while nurturing emerging leaders to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals 3, 4, 5, ...
Key Responsibilities
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Identify, research, and prioritize grant opportunities from local and international foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies, corporate organizations, and other prospective donors.
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Develop and maintain a structured funding pipeline and an initial 6-month fundraising strategy aligned with the Foundation’s programs and strategic priorities.
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Prepare and support the submission of concept notes, letters of inquiry, grant proposals, budgets, and other fundraising documents.
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Identify and pursue corporate partnerships, CSR opportunities, individual giving, and other innovative funding sources.
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Maintain a grant submission calendar and track application deadlines, donor requirements, and funding opportunities.
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Support donor engagement, relationship management, proposal follow-up, and the preparation of donor reports.
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Provide regular updates to management on fundraising progress, opportunities, submissions, and recommended next steps.
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Qualifications and Experience
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Demonstrated experience in grant writing, fundraising, resource mobilization, or business development within the nonprofit and the private sector.
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Proven track record of developing successful funding proposals or securing grants.
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Strong research, writing, communication, budgeting, and organizational skills.
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Knowledge of local and international funding opportunities and donor requirements.
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Ability to work within a hybrid work system independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with a small, results-oriented team.
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Engagement Terms
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A monthly compensation of ₦250,000, plus performance-based bonuses for each grant secured and partnership that results in fundraising. The consultancy will run for an initial period of six months, subject to renewal based on performance.
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