Manager, Fundraising Activities (Quasem Foundation)
Job Description
Title: Manager, Fundraising Activities (Quasem Foundation)
Company Name: Quasem Foundation
Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master’s Degree in Finance/Economics/ Business Administration/ International Relations/ Development Studies/ International Development/Public Health
∎ Candidates from an English Medium schooling background (completed O level, A level) are strongly preferred for this post.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Write and coordinate the submission of funding applications to Institutional Donors, Trusts and Foundations.
∎ Lead on the account management of Institutional Donors, Trusts and Foundation partnerships ensuring regular contact, updates and reports are provided.
∎ To develop a deep understanding of Quasem Foundation (QF) work to identify key matches with Institutional Donors, Trusts and Foundations who will be aligned with our work, Like – Eye Health, Maternal Health. Sanitation and School program.
∎ To prepare compelling high quality funding proposals that are strategically relevant and attractive to new and existing Institutional Donors, trusts & foundations.
∎ To develop and maintain excellent relationships with a portfolio of Institutional Donors, Trusts and Foundations.
∎ Manage all other special events as required - i.e. Community Events, Camping and assist in the development of strategies that will lead to increased revenues.
∎ Attend all community and special events to oversee activities and ensure logistics are handled as arranged.
∎ Identify and initiatives for community engagement with fundraising activity
∎ Identify and qualify funding and partnership affiliate opportunities in a systematic manner, regularly monitor opportunities and share with relevant team members.
∎ Research and produce guidance documents and briefings to affiliates on donor thematic strategies, policy directions and funding requirements and plans.
∎ Develop highly competitive project and program proposals, finalize applications to persuasively communicate our vision, strategy, and programs to potential funders; solicit and integrate feedback from program, budget, and fundraising perspectives.
∎ Support the Senior Management Team to prepare for meetings with donors and participate in these meetings as appropriate.
∎ Facilitate networking meetings with potential donors and partners in order to keep up-to-date with developments in funding practices and sources.
∎ Provide support to develop fundraising strategy for the organization;
∎ Actively contributing to set and achieve donor based income targets and managing
∎ resources to this end;
∎ Maintain up to date knowledge on donor funded projects;
∎ Review and finalize the work of team members during Concept Note and Project Proposal submission;
∎ Grant Management:
∎ To promote all QF policies including Gender equality & equity, Child Protection Policy, etc. and abide by these at all times.
∎ Ensure QF continues to improve and maintain its relationship with existing and new donors
∎ Support in partnership following QF’s standard policy and practices.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 40 years
∎ At least 5 years of fundraising experience.
∎ Sound knowledge on Eye Health and/or Maternal Health and/or Sanitation programs
∎ Sound knowledge of the charity and disability sector.
∎ Experience managing a team.
∎ • Excellent written, verbal, and telephonic communication skills in Both Bangla and English.
∎ A proven track record in writing successful high value fundraising proposals and budgets that secure funding from Institutional Donors, trust and foundations
∎ Experience of research paper writing and report writing.
∎ Extensive experience in managing donor contracts and fundraising activities, in particular from Government, UNDP, Donor in Maternal, EYE &Sanitation.
∎ Excellent communication skills in English. High quality copywriting and editing skills
∎ Excellent numeracy and financial skills, particularly in developing budgets, financial management/monitoring and reporting
∎ Sound understanding of Program Cycle Management in emergencies and development environments, program quality and partnership management.
∎ A thorough understanding of best practice in applying to Institutional Donors, trusts and foundations. High levels of numeracy and previous budget preparation experience.
∎ A good understanding of international development program.
∎ Understanding of disability issues and a passion and interest in work for them.
∎ High level of analytical skills, negotiation skills and critical thinking
∎ Ability to manage and lead a team to achieve goals in a complex working environment
∎ Highly developed interpersonal and communication and relationship skills with ability to influence external organizations and individuals.
∎ Good team player with positive and supportive attitude
∎ Diplomacy, strong representation and negotiation skills
∎ Strategic thinker who demonstrate initiative and creativity.
∎ Proven ability to work independently and under pressure with tight deadlines
∎ Flexible and able to adapt quickly to pace complex dynamics
∎ Excellent intercultural, interpersonal, prioritizing skills
∎ Tactful, professional and transparent
Salary: Negotiable
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Weekly 2 holidays, Gratuity
∎ Salary Review: Yearly
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 10 Aug 2021
Company Information:
∎ 19 Jul 2021
∎ Quasem Foundation
∎ Address : Icon Center (4th ,6th &9th Floor) ,Plot No: 57/4 ,Progoti Sarani,North Baridhara ,Dhaka-1212.Bnagladesh
∎ Web : www.quasemdrycells.com
Category: NGO/Development
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