Job Description

Posted 4 months ago

Purpose of the Role

The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for securing financial support from a variety of donors including foundations, government and UN agencies, companies/corporates, and individual donors. The successful candidate will play a critical role in developing and submitting high-quality proposals aimed at meeting the funding needs of the organization.

Objectives

• To prepare and submit at least one high-quality funding proposal per month.
• To ensure that 30% of submitted proposals result in successful funding. With at least one successfully funded project to start implementation before the end of 2025.
• To develop and maintain relationships with potential and current donors.
• To support the organization in creating consolidated action plans, budgets, and reports.

Key Responsibilities

Proposal Development (80%)

• Develop resource mobilization plans to operationalize the resource mobilization strategy of IPFG.
• Lead on researching where potential opportunities for grant funding can be found to maintain a wide range of opportunities;
• Produce and regularly update a comprehensive mapping of all donor opportunities (by sector and geography);
• Identify, track and monitor relevant upcoming funding opportunities – through advance intelligence gathering, partner relationships, and other available resources – and inform Executive Director and relevant organization’s technical staff and other partners.
• Analyze and consolidate relevant grant information and disseminate where relevant;
• Develop the organization’s project writing plan in areas that match the organization’s interests;
• Overseeing and coordinating the entire process of project proposal development from inception to the submission.
•  Develop a system for tracking proposals and their outcomes and provide feedback to the management team.
• Develop and maintain a strong and professional image among relevant donors.
• Manage and maintain relationships with existing funders and increase the donor base.
• Identify and coach competent staff for grants acquisition and implementation, including coaching and mentoring to support their abilities in different fields.
• Work closely with the program, monitoring and evaluation and communication team to promote and market the organization’s work to a targeted audience and the general public.

Organizational Planning and Reporting (10%)

• Assist in the preparation of consolidated organizational semester and annual action plans.
• Develop and monitor budgets for proposed projects.
• Write and submit timely reports to donors as per their requirements.

Representation (5%)

• Represent the organization at fundraising events, meetings with potential donors, and other relevant forums.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and partners to enhance fundraising opportunities.

Website and Social Media Management (5%)

• Collaborate with IT Officer to feed and monitor the organization’s website and social media platforms with relevant content that highlights the organization’s work and fundraising needs.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Bachelor’s degree in project management, development studies, Agriculture, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 of experience in fundraising, grant writing, or related roles, preferably within the NGO sector.
• Proven track record of successful proposal writing and securing funding from diverse donors.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit fundraising principles and practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively.
•  Passionate about the mission and goals of the organization.
• Creative thinker with the ability to generate innovative ideas for fundraising.
• Detail-oriented and able to work under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders

Desirable:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with online fundraising platforms and social media marketing.
• Familiarity with climate change mitigation and adaptation, Agricultural value chain, and livelihoods
•  Networking skills and existing relationships with potential donors.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• A cover letter outlining their relevant experience and motivation for applying.
• A current CV/resume.
• Two samples of successful proposals they have written (if available).
• Contact information for at least three professional references.

Evaluation Criteria

Candidates will be evaluated based on:

• The types of proposals they have written (for whom).
• The amount of funding secured
• The duration and scope of the funded projects
• Quality of proposal samples submitted.
• Understanding of the NGO sector and fundraising landscape.
• Ability to meet the performance metrics outlined in the job description.

Note: The women are encouraged to apply

Deadline for applications: 10/06/2025, no later than 5:00pm

Application Requirements:

• Submit your application documents (cover letter, resume/CV, and proposal samples) to info@ipfg-rwanda.com
• Complete your application through the IPFG Recruitment Portal: CLICK HERE

Both steps are required to complete your application.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate all applicants’ interest in IPFG , but due to the high volume of applications, we will only reach out to those selected for the next stage of the recruitment process

Tagged as: Initiative Pour la Promotion de la Famille et du Genre (IPFG)