JOBS AVAILABLE

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Primarily responsible for developing and implementing a range of fundraising activities to sustain the Foundation’s programs, projects, and general operations. These fundraising activities may be through various means and sources but primarily through corporate partnerships.

Build a partnerships / donations pipeline

• Conduct research on potential funding opportunities
• Identify organizations that have advocacies aligned with AFI’s and would be open to partnering or sponsoring AFI’s activities
• Develop a partnerships pipeline based on AFI calendar of activities and the list of potential partners identified, keeping in mind the donation targets
• Send applications and conduct pitches for potential partners, showcasing AFI’s programs and initiatives
• Negotiate with potential partners regarding the funding or other forms of resource support they will be able to provide and the commitments/deliverables from AFI’s end

 

Inter-department coordination and alignment

• Closely coordinate with Programs to align in terms of program directions
• Keep up-to-date on new program initiatives or projects, as well as any other considerations that will be relevant to negotiations and pitches for donors
• Work with programs and support services to assess budgetary requirements to allow for resource mobilization strategies that are targeted and aligned

 

Develop and implement fundraising activities

• Develop and design fundraising activities as aligned with the organization’s goals and the programs/projects, this may include corporate fundraising, crowdfunding, tapping into development assistance funds or grants, among others
• Align with Programs and Advocacy Communications to ensure feasibility of the proposed activities and its alignment with AFI’s vision and mission and its programs
• Come up with a project plan and budget for fundraising activities
• Work with Legal and Compliance to ensure that fundraising activities are in accordance with regulations and are covered by necessary legal documents such as permits, MOAs, service contracts, etc
• Secure the levels of approval for the fundraising activities
• Act as the lead in implementing the fundraising project plan, being accountable for the implementation and its outcomes

 

Donor Relationship Management

• Establish, nurture, and manage relationships with existing donors and funders through regular project updates, reports, and other activities that will ensure donor satisfaction and lead to donor retention and growth
• Ensure that commitments to donors/funders are delivered according to specifications and in a timely manner
• Work closely with implementing programs, and if applicable, other support groups, to come up with a polished donor report by providing the programs with donor specifications, requests, preferences, if any
• Prepare donor reports on fund utilization, program implementation and any other commitments to the requesting party in a timely manner
• Ensure that donation records and donor information database are updated

 

Policy/Systems Administration/Compliance

• Implement appropriate systems/procedures in the performance of duties and responsibilities
• Adherence to ALKFI’s Vision-Mission-Values and compliance with ALKFI/HRD/SIFC policies and other applicable regulations
• Attend regular Department meetings

 

Others

• Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the Division Head

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge

• ALKFI’s Vision/Mission/Values/Core Programs
• Fundraising
• Donor Relationships/Partnerships
• Sustainable Development Goals
• Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) principles
• Government and institutional regulations on fundraising

 

Experience/Educational Attainment Required

• At least 3 years professional working experience; premium will be considered for those with experience in a lead or supervisory role
• Proven fundraising experience is a plus
• College graduate, preferably with a degree in Marketing, Communications, Development Studies, and other relevant courses

 

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Presentational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Events organizing
• Critical Thinking and Problem solving
• Research