Senior Executive/Assistant Manager/Manager (Fundraising)

About the role

We're looking for a SeniorExecutive/Assistant Manager/Manager to join our fundraising team. You'll source and prepare grant applications, produce impact reports that present the difference funders' support makes, and keep donors engaged from first gift to renewal.

Key responsibilities

Grant and report writing

• Research and track funding opportunities from foundations, corporate funders and government agencies.
• Write grant proposals, including problem statements, programme design, theory of change, outcomes and budgets.
• Prepare interim and final grant reports that meet funder requirements and deadlines.
• Turn programme data, outcomes and beneficiary stories into clear, evidence-based impact reports for grant makers, corporate partners and major donors.

Donor stewardship

• Steward donors and funders from acknowledgement through to renewal, building long-term relationships and identifying opportunities to renew, increase or expand support.
• Keep accurate donor and grant records in the CRM, including commitments, reporting deadlines and renewal dates.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in any discipline. Communications, social sciences, public policy or business is a plus.
• At least 2 years in fundraising, grant writing, development or a related role.
• Excellent report writing, with the ability to present data and impact clearly for different audiences.
• Comfortable working with numbers, including basic budgets and outcome data.
• Warm, professional communication with donors, partners and colleagues.
• Prior experience in stakeholder management, fundraising and grant management is preferred.
• Preferred candidates with exposure to impact measurement frameworks such as logic models or theory of change.