Fundraising Advisor at ActionAid Nigeria (AAN)

ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises work with people living in poverty and exclusion; promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions and Governments with the aim of achieving structural changes to eradicate injustice and poverty in the world. ActionAid Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, an International Non-Governmental organisation registered in The Netherlands with its headquarters in Johannesburg South Africa. ActionAid International works in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Fundraising Advisor

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Reporting to: Head of Resource Mobilization & Innovation
Line Management: Face to Face Fundraisers, Lagos

Overall Job Purpose

The position holder will be responsible for conceptualizing and implementing innovative and creative fundraising actions and initiatives to support the growth of ActionAid Nigeria’s funding base. S/he will be involved in coordinating project management amongst staff and ActionAid governance structure towards the successful implementation of special fundraising outreaches.
S/he should be dynamic, people-focused, highly innovative, a team player, a fantastic communicator and have the ability to grasp what’s important to potential donors/supporters and leadership.
This role requires continuous engagement with people, including individuals, corporates and High value partners.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising:

Develop fundraising activity plans that promote regular giving, manage fundraising event/activities by coordinating with several key people and third-party organizations to participate in the actual event
Develop and implement fundraising activities, such as corporate fundraising programs, employer gift matching and annual giving campaigns
Compile or develop materials to submit for sponsorships to other funding organizations
Identify/ build relationships with major corporate organizations and potential donors
Solicit /Secure cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business or corporate donors at events, meetings and conferences.
Identify and develop relationships with new potential donors
Write reports and provide monthly updates to the team regarding fundraising duties and events.
Develop and implement new fundraising strategies that will establish a donor database to strategically pursue fundraising relationships with interested parties
Responsible for carrying out independent research to identify fundraising opportunities, monitor progress of the fundraising drives and generate alternative resources for the organization
Responsible for conceptualising innovative ideas for effective resource mobilisation
Responsible for monitoring events and programmes for fundraising opportunities and partnership

People Management:

Manage and supervise fundraising volunteers, and delegates task to Volunteers to make sure that each is able to perform efficiently and productively, ensuring targets are met
Liaise with the Supporter Services Advisor to update supporters signed on from the innovative fundraising projects
Responsible for coordinating the management of potential supporters for long term program of donation and fundraising opportunities
Harness networks and contacts to build working relationships with potential funders and supporters

Organisational Effectiveness:

Contribute to the development of reports to the Governance structure
Coordinate and ensure compliance of all contractual agreements with donors and supporters
Ensure effective performance management of all line staff
Facilitate capacity building for staff on fundraising and supporter/donor management
Visit communities and participate in relevant AAN activities towards influencing resource mobilization.

Relationships:

Internal: All AAN staff, Board and General Assembly members
External: Supporters, Donors, Private sector organizations, Communities

Persons Specifications

Education/ Qualifications
Essential:

First degree in relevant studies including Public Relations, Marketing and relevant course in Social Sciences, Arts or in Humanities

Desirable:

Membership of a Relevant Professional body.

Experience:

At least 5 years working experience
At least two years in a job role requiring client management and liaison
At least two years working in fundraising role in a social enterprise
Private sector experience

Skill Abilities
Essential:

Excellent planning and prioritization skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent (proven) interpersonal skills
Strong communication & writing skills – excellent English oral and written skills
Computer skills with good working knowledge of Microsoft office
Excellent research and analytical skills – ability to spot and take advantage of donation opportunities
People management abilities – be social, positive and enthusiastic
Sales and negotiation abilities
Leadership skills

Desirable:

Experience managing volunteers to deliver community activities and events
Multi-tasking skills
Excellent relationship building and relationship management skills with both internal and external stakeholders
Ability to manage stakeholders and fundraising resources
Proven ability to proactively engage media outlets and/or general public to advance a cause, including engagement with online communities

Personal Qualities
Essential:

High level of personal integrity and commitment to ActionAid’s values, mission and objectives; and a working style that reflects these
Creative and takes initiative
Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
Self-motivated person able to work without close supervision
Ethical, professional and friendly.
Demonstrate utmost respect

Desirable: