Fundraiser
Ibadan, Oyo
Posted more than 30 days ago
- Company:
- AKHIN
- Company Description:
- AKHIN is a social impact organization founded by Israel Balogun, dedicated to supporting homeless youngsters in Nigeria. With a mission to address homelessness, food insecurity, and lack of education among children and young adults, AKHIN operates with a focus on practical, sustainable solutions. Key initiatives include: 1. Youth Rescue and Rehabilitation: AKHIN rescues homeless children and adolescents from the streets, providing them with shelter, mentorship, and opportunities to reintegrate into society. 2. **Agripreneurship Training**: Through the **AKHIN Agripreneur Training Program**, the organization equips homeless youths with skills in organic farming, enabling them to become self-sufficient and contributing to local food security. 3. Education and Literacy: AKHIN promotes literacy and formal education as pathways to a brighter future. The organization is working on a literacy training proposal for homeless children and aims to reduce school dropout rates by 50% in Ibadan within five years. 4. Vocational Training and Entrepreneurship: AKHIN offers vocational skills training to empower youths with marketable skills, such as barbering, tailoring, and other crafts, to help them earn a livelihood. 5. Community Building: The organization plans to establish a village by 2025 that will accommodate and train 200 homeless youngsters annually, creating a holistic environment for growth and empowerment. 6. Therapeutic Programs: AKHIN integrates creative approaches, like storytelling and football, into their programs to help heal trauma among vulnerable children. 7. Cultural Preservation: Collaborating with state governments, AKHIN uses storytelling to promote local culture and history while fostering community pride. AKHIN’s ultimate vision is to eradicate homelessness among children and provide them with tools to thrive, ensuring they become self-reliant, contributing members of society. Through partnerships, community involvement, and a clear focus on sustainability, AKHIN seeks to transform lives and inspire hope.
- Contract Type:
- Full Time
- Experience Required:
- 2 years
- Education Level:
- Bachelor
- Number of vacancies:
- 3
Job Description
We seek a passionate and results-driven Fundraiser to develop and implement fundraising strategies, secure funding from diverse sources, and strengthen donor relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in fundraising, grant writing, and donor engagement, with excellent communication and networking skills.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Fundraising Strategy & Execution
• Develop and execute fundraising campaigns, events, and donor outreach programs.
• Identify and research potential donors, sponsors, and funding opportunities.
• Create compelling fundraising proposals, pitches, and grant applications.
2. Donor Engagement & Relationship Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations.
• Organize donor appreciation programs and events.
• Manage donor databases and ensure timely follow-ups and acknowledgments.
3. Grant Writing & Reporting
• Research and apply for grants from national and international funding agencies.
• Prepare detailed grant proposals and reports, ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of funded programs for donor reporting.
4. Event Planning & Campaign Management
• Plan and coordinate fundraising events such as charity galas, crowdfunding campaigns, and sponsorship drives.
• Develop online fundraising initiatives and leverage social media for donor outreach.
• Work with the communications team to create promotional materials and impact stories.
- Salary:
- ₦100,000.00 Monthly
