Donor Mapping:
Identify potential funding opportunities from CSR foundations, international donors, philanthropic organisations, and individual contributors aligned with CIFs programme areas.
Conduct research on donor priorities, eligibility criteria, and funding trends to identify suitable grant opportunities.
Maintain and regularly update a donor database with key information such as funding themes, grant size, application timelines, and contact details.
Track and monitor upcoming calls for proposals, CSR partnerships, and philanthropic funding opportunities.
Share relevant funding leads internally and support strategic planning for resource mobilisation.
Identify and initiate contact with at least 10 new potential donors every month through outreach, networking, or introduction emails.
Proposal Development:
Prepare concept notes, grant proposals, and funding applications in line with donor guidelines and submission requirements.
Coordinate with programme teams to gather inputs on project design, budgets, expected outcomes, and implementation plans.
Ensure proposals clearly communicate CIFs mission, programme impact, and sustainability approach.
Develop supporting documents such as logical frameworks, budgets, and impact indicators where required.
Ensure timely submission of proposals and maintain records of all submitted applications.
Lead and support the submission of at least 5 funding proposals or concept notes every month.
Donor Management:
Support the development and strengthening of relationships with existing and prospective donors.
Assist in coordinating communication with donors, including updates, meetings, and follow-ups.
Prepare donor reports, presentations, and updates on programme progress and impact.
Maintain records of donor commitments, reporting timelines, and funding agreements.
Support donor engagement initiatives such as visits, events, and partnership discussions.
Due-Diligence and Support in Communications:
Compile and maintain organisational documents required for donor due diligence, including statutory registrations and governance details.
Support preparation of financial and programme documentation required during donor assessments.
Assist in developing donor communication materials such as presentations, reports, and organisational profiles.
Contribute to external communication related to fundraising, including website and social media updates highlighting CIFs work.
Ensure key organisational information and impact data are updated and readily available for fundraising purposes.