Partnerships and Fundraising Manager (PFM)

Job Description

Title: Partnerships and Fundraising Manager (PFM)

Company Name: LEDARS (Local Environment Development and Agricultural Research Society)

Vacancy: --

Location: Dhaka

Minimum Salary: Tk. 150000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years

Published: 22 Jun 2025

Education:
∎ Masters in any discipline
∎ Minimum master’s degree in development studies, Social Science, Environmental Science, Economics or other relevant fields from a recognized university.
∎ Minimum master’s degree in development studies, Social Science, Environmental Science, Economics or other relevant fields from a recognized university.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
∎ Strong networking, negotiation, and donor relationship management skills.
∎ Analytical and strategic thinking with the ability to align fundraising strategies with organizational goals.
∎ Self-motivation, and the ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.
∎ Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
∎ Commitment to LEDARS’s values, including gender equity, social inclusion, and safeguarding.
∎ Have experience using modern software and technologies
∎ CV must have at least 3 references including the last organization.
∎ Have a proven truck record in fundraising, partnerships development, or resource mobilization in a reputed NGO or development sector.
∎ Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in senior level management in the development sectors.
∎ Has experience in fundraising from bilateral/multilateral donors, foundations, national and international NGOs.
∎ Strong understanding of donor landscapes, funding mechanisms, and compliance requirements.
∎ Prior experience working in climate change, environmental sustainability, or community development projects is highly desirable.
∎ Have ability to travel in different remote areas in home and abroad.
∎ Experience and Preferences:

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ LEDARS (Local Environment Development and Agricultural Research Society), an NGO registered with the NGO Affairs Bureau, has been working in the climate-vulnerable southwest coastal region of Bangladesh since 1996. The region faces severe challenges due to the adverse impacts of climate change, affecting the lives and livelihoods of local communities. Since inception, LEDARS has played an important role in the development of community in climate resilient livelihood, WASH, Human Rights, Environmental Conservation, influence of the policy actor, etc. for sustainability. Till now LEDARS has recognized some national and internation prizes for its innovation and achievements. To foster the mission of LEDARS we are going to hire a Partnerships and Fundraising Manager (PFM). The Partnerships and Fundraising Manager (PFM) is a senior level core position. S/he will be fully responsible for leading the fundraising team take proper initiative to mobilize resources for the organization for long-term financial sustainability and growth of the Organization and its mission.
∎ Development of a fundraising team based on the available resources, develop a comprehensive fund-raising strategy and build capacity for the team members.
∎ Conduct comprehensive donor mapping and profiling to identify and prioritize funding opportunities from bilateral and multilateral agencies, international NGOs, philanthropic foundations, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
∎ Development of high-quality Project Concept Notes (PCN), Expression of Interest (EOI), Project Proposals, and other documents for fundraising,
∎ Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential donors and partners through regular communication, updates, and engagement initiatives.
∎ Findout corporate agencies and introduce LEDARS for the CSR funding
∎ Development of Partnership with different companies to strengthen the mission of LEDARS’s sister concerns Forest Link (a social business startup).
∎ Building capacity of the senior level management for development of technically sound project proposals submission related documents, e.g. realistic problem analysis with citation, detailed budgets, logical frameworks (LFA), performance indicators etc.
∎ Monitor global and national funding trends to identify emerging opportunities and ensure LEDARS’ positioning within relevant funding landscapes.
∎ Represent the organization in donor meetings, coordination forums, and external networking events, effectively communicating LEDARS’ mission, impact, and funding needs.
∎ Maintain a comprehensive donor database and grant management system, ensuring timely documentation, proposal submissions, reporting, and compliance with donor regulations.
∎ Contribute to strategic planning and institutional development by introducing innovative and sustainable fundraising approaches, including private sector partnerships and social enterprise models.
∎ Identify the potential partners with CSOs, NGOs, Corporates, technical companies to implementation of LEDARS missions and program.
∎ Job context:
∎ Following are the major job requirements of this post.
∎ Job Requirements:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Other Benefits: Yearly increment, two festival bonuses, Provident fund, Gratuity, phone bill, and travel expenses as per organizational policy.
∎ Other Benefits: Yearly increment, two festival bonuses, Provident fund, Gratuity, phone bill, and travel expenses as per organizational policy.

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka

Read Before Apply:

Applications should be submitted online.

Only short-listed candidates will be called for an interview.

LEDARS is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages qualified

Women and minority candidates to apply.

Company Information:
∎ LEDARS (Local Environment Development and Agricultural Research Society)
∎ Village: Munshigonj, Post: Kadomtala, Upazila: Shyamnagar, District: Satkhira.
∎ LEDARS (Local Environment Development and Agricultural Research Society) Village: Munshigonj, Post: Kadamtala, Upazila: Shyamnagar, District: Satkhira. Web: www.ledars.org Business: LEDARS (Local Environment Development and Agricultural Research Society) is a NGO working in the southwest Bangladesh since 1996. LEDARS is working for improving condition of life of the vulnerable population in coastal area. By this time LEDARS obtain several international recognitions for its work in global level. LEDARS obtain special consultative status of UN ECOSOC.

Address::
∎ Village: Munshigonj, Post: Kadomtala, Upazila: Shyamnagar, District: Satkhira.
∎ LEDARS (Local Environment Development and Agricultural Research Society) Village: Munshigonj, Post: Kadamtala, Upazila: Shyamnagar, District: Satkhira. Web: www.ledars.org Business: LEDARS (Local Environment Development and Agricultural Research Society) is a NGO working in the southwest Bangladesh since 1996. LEDARS is working for improving condition of life of the vulnerable population in coastal area. By this time LEDARS obtain several international recognitions for its work in global level. LEDARS obtain special consultative status of UN ECOSOC.

Application Deadline: 3 Jul 2025

Category: NGO/Development