[Non-Profit] Manager / Asst Manager, Fundraising & Donor Relations

Role Description

A relationship-driven and proactive Fundraising & Donor Relations Manager/Asst Manager to spearhead our fundraising efforts and strengthen engagement with donors, grant-makers, and funding partners. The successful candidate will play a key role in securing financial support, stewarding donor relationships, and demonstrating the impact of contributions through meaningful reporting and engagement.

Responsibilities

1. Fundraising & Donor Development

• Identify and pursue new fundraising opportunities from grant-makers, foundations, corporations, family offices, and individual donors.
• Research potential funding sources and develop a healthy pipeline of prospects.
• Nurture a pipeline of donor prospects and maintain strong relations to ensure that our charity remains top of mind.
• Support the development and execution of fundraising campaigns and donor appeals.
• Conduct outreach and arrange meetings with prospective donors and funding partners.
• Assist in converting enquiries into meaningful donor relationships and funding opportunities.

2. Donor Stewardship & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing donors and funding partners.
• Develop engagement plans to nurture and retain donors.
• Develop and implement an annual Work Plan in conjunction with the Programmes and Communications teams to coordinate programme showcases, fundraising, and appreciation initiatives.
• Serve as a key point of contact for assigned donors and supporters.
• Be a strong Brand Ambassador to donors and prospects.
• Ensure timely acknowledgement and recognition of donations.

3. Grant Writing & Proposal Development

• Research and identify grant opportunities relevant to the organisation's programmes and strategic priorities.
• Develop grant applications, funding proposals, sponsorship requests, and supporting documentation.
• Work closely with internal teams to gather programme information, budgets, outcomes, and impact stories.
• Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and reporting requirements.

4. Impact Reporting

• Prepare donor reports, grant reports, and fundraising impact updates.
• Work closely with programmes, comms and product sourcing teams to collect and analyse programme outcomes, beneficiary stories, and impact data.
• Translate programme achievements into compelling narratives for donors and stakeholders.
• Ensure all reporting obligations are fulfilled accurately and on time.

5. Fundraising Platforms & Administration

• Manage and maintain the organisation's fundraising and giving platforms.
• Monitor fundraising performance across digital channels and recommend improvements.
• Maintain accurate donor records and fundraising databases.
• Prepare fundraising updates, dashboards, and reports for management review.

Requirements

1. Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Social Sciences, Non-Profit Management, Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, business development, account management, sales, stakeholder engagement, or grant writing.
• At least 2 years’ experience in the charity or social service sector.

2. Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent emotional intelligence and stakeholder management abilities.
• Good writing and communication skills, particularly for proposals, reports, and donor communications.
• Comfortable engaging senior stakeholders, donors, and corporate representatives.
• Strong networking, prospecting, and presentation skills.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

3. Personal Attributes

We are seeking an individual who is:

• Humble, people‑oriented, and collaborative.
• Deeply passionate about driving positive social impact.
• A confident communicator who thrives on engaging and building relationships.
• Resourceful and proactive in spotting and pursuing opportunities.
• Resilient and comfortable navigating fundraising conversations.
• Professional, empathetic, and able to establish trust quickly.
• Motivated by both purpose and measurable outcomes.

Role Engagement

• This is a full-time role.

We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The Courage Chapter

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