Fundraising Specialist at DeeCla Services Limited

DeeCla Services Limited (DSL), incorporated in 2010 and a private limited liability company in Nigeria and was founded with the purpose of providing ‘cutting edge’ and integrated services, namely, human capital, training services, business process improvement and procurement services to indigenous and multinational corporations. Its CAC registration number can be provided upon request.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fundraising Specialist

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

About the Job

• We are seeking a talented and experienced fundraising specialist to join our sport organization, which is a non-profit that will focus on nurturing, developing and promoting Nigerian (amateur and non-professional) athletes on their journey to becoming professionals.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and implementing fundraising campaigns and activities to achieve our fundraising goals and support our mission.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies to meet the organizations financial goals and objectives.
• Report to the Board of Trustees i.e provide regular up-to-date fundraising activities and updates
• Undertake all aspects of business development and corporate fundraising, including identification of funding opportunities, bid & proposal planning, grant application, tender submissions, and organization of fundraising events.
• Conduct frequent research on fundraising opportunities and present them to the board to get its buy-in of viable opportunities to roll out.
• Collaborate with other departments to develop marketing and communications materials to support fundraising efforts
• Organize and attend relevant non-profit events that supports our fundraising efforts and network with relevant stakeholders.
• Network and work in partnership with internal external partners or stakeholders to drive awareness, identify donors, and engage with the wider community in raising funding and grants for our athletes and organization.
• Maintain existing and develop new partnerships with statutory, voluntary, and private and public sector organizations that supports and advance our fundraising objectives and efforts.
• Carry out any other relevant duties within the overall scope of the role

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7-years experience across the industries such as commercial bank, oil & gas, telecommunications and/or FMCG company, in a role that required the individual to meet stakeholders and raise funds for corporate sponsorships, non-for-profit causes and/or specific non-for-profit projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple
• projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Passion for sports (squash to be precise) and commitment to the organization’s mission
• Experience in developing and executing successful fundraising campaigns and activities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with donors, sponsors, stakeholders and partners effectively.
• Strong knowledge of fundraising techniques, donor cultivation, grant writing and sponsorships.

Salary

N200,000 – N300,000 monthly

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] , [email protected] and Copy: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail