• Application Deadline:
• Position: Fundraising and Partnerships Manager



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit 
  
  

Why This Role Matters

• This is not just a fundraising role — it’s a mission-critical leadership position for someone ready to build, execute, and scale a world-class fundraising strategy. From six-figure grants to high-value corporate partnerships and major donor programs, you’ll be at the forefront of driving CAIN’s growth and sustainability.


• If you have a track record of raising hundreds of thousands (or millions) for social impact and love building from the ground up, we’d be excited to connect with you!

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising roadmap to raise $500K+ annually within 2–3 years


• Set and track quarterly/annual fundraising goals, monitor KPIs, and prepare regular progress reports


• Design diversified income streams: grants, major gifts, CSR partnerships, events, and individual giving campaigns


• Collaborate with program and comms teams to align messaging and impact stories


• Identify new funding opportunities across local and global markets

Grant Acquisition & Management

• Research and pursue high-value local and international grants


• Write compelling, data-driven proposals for six-figure funding opportunities


• Build and manage a grant pipeline and reporting calendar


• Maintain strong relationships with institutional funders

Major Donor & Corporate Partnerships

• Identify and cultivate high-net-worth individuals and corporate sponsors


• Build long-term donor relationships leading to large, multi-year gifts


• Develop donor engagement strategies to improve retention and grow giving levels


• Ensure timely, personalized donor communications and reporting

Systems & Team Building

• Lay the foundation for a scalable fundraising department


• Build and manage donor databases, CRM systems, and funding pipelines


• Recruit or oversee part-time staff, consultants, or interns as needed

Campaigns & Visibility

• Design and execute creative donor campaigns and fundraising events


• Collaborate with the communications team on fundraising content and decks


• Represent CAIN at donor meetings, conferences, and sector events

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field


• 3+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, or donor relations


• Proven ability to personally raise $200,000+ annually across diverse funding sources


• Excellent grant writing and proposal development skills with measurable success


• Strong grasp of donor strategy, nonprofit budgeting, and financials


• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills


• Comfortable working in lean, fast-paced, mission-driven teams


• Familiarity with CRM platforms like Salesforce or Bloomerang (a plus)


• Bonus: Experience working with global funders, education-focused nonprofits, or tech-driven NGOs