Fundraising and Resource Mobilization Lead

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Fundraising and Resource Mobilization Lead

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Job summary

The purpose of this role is to strengthen Amigos Worldwide Uganda's capacity to mobilize financial and strategic resources by identifying funding opportunities, developing competitive proposals, cultivating donor relationships, establishing partnerships and strength a fundraising system.

Min Qualification

Bachelors

Experience Level

Mid level

Experience Length

5 years

Language Requirement

English

Work Type

Contract & Temporary

Working Hours

8 to 5

Applicant Location

Uganda

Job descriptions & requirements

Fundraising and Resource Mobilization Lead

Reports ToCountry Director

Duty StationKira Farm

Duration1year renewable- performance based.

• Background

Amigos Worldwide is a non-profit organization committed to improving the well-being and livelihoods of vulnerable communities through sustainable development, education, skills development, community empowerment and other programs.

The organization seeks to engage a Fundraising and Resource Mobilization to strengthen its resource mobilization capacity, identify new funding opportunities, develop high-quality funding proposals, build relationships with donors and strategic partners, and support the organization to diversify and increase its funding base

• Purpose of the Role.

The purpose of this role is to strengthen Amigos Worldwide Uganda's capacity to mobilize financial and strategic resources by identifying funding opportunities, developing competitive proposals, cultivating donor relationships, establishing partnerships and strength a fundraising system.

S/He will be responsible for developing fundraising strategies, identifying and securing funding, managing donor relationships, establishing strategic partnerships, preparing funding proposals and supporting organizational sustainability.

S/He will be expected to move beyond simply identifying funding opportunities and demonstrate measurable progress towards actual resource mobilization.

• Key Responsibilities

A. Fundraising Strategy and Planning

• Develop a comprehensive Fundraising and Resource Mobilization Strategy.
• Identify appropriate fundraising channels, institutions, donors, foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, grants and strategic partnerships.
• Develop an annual fundraising action plan with clear targets, timelines and responsibilities.
• Develop practical fundraising tools, templates and internal processes for tracking funding opportunities, submissions and donor relationships.

B. Donor and Funding Opportunity Identification

• Conduct regular research to identify relevant local, regional and international funding opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a database of potential donors, foundations, corporates and strategic partners.
• Assess funding opportunities and develop a donor pipeline and funding opportunity tracker.
• Lead or support the development of high-quality concept notes, proposals and grant applications.
• Donor Relationship Management. Ensure proposals are aligned with donor requirements and organizational priorities and maintain strong relationships with existing/prospective donors.

C. Actual Resource Mobilization.

• Identify and secure funding from donors, foundations, governments and other partners.
• Research funding opportunities and maintain a pipeline of prospective funders.
• Develop and submit funding proposals and concept notes.
• Mobilize non-financial resources, including in-kind donations.
• Organize fundraising campaigns, events and appeals where appropriate.
• Cultivate, negotiate and close funding partnerships.
• Follow up on proposals and funding commitments to convert opportunities into actual resources.
• Track fundraising performance, including funds secured, funding sources and success rates.

D. Monitoring and Reporting