Description:
We are looking for a fundraiser with experience in the international development sector to help us increase our income from trusts, INGOs, foundations and institutional funders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the entire proposal development process for identified funding opportunities, working closely with Umunthu Plus’ Management team to develop high quality funding applications. This includes developing narrative, budgets, log frames/logical models and theory of change in accordance with funder guidelines.
• Remain abreast of funders’ trends, build organizational understanding of new funders and contribute information for prioritization of funding opportunities.
• Generate leads, identify co-founding partners, analyze opportunities, pitch ideas, and develop internal stakeholder buy-in to go after opportunities
• To assist in mobilizing non-financial resources from private sector entities, individuals, and corporate agencies
• Identify and cultivate relations with strategic implementing partners for prospective consortium-style initiatives
• Maintain the donor database in place to ensure it is an up-to-date and dynamic document and share its contents systematically with the Executive Director and the organization team members.
• Develop generic templates for quick response to calls where donors do not provide templates

Requirements and Skills:

• Previous proposal development and proposal-writing experience.
• Good people, presentation, and networking skills, with a proven track record of building and managing effective relationships.
• A good working knowledge of the small/medium NGO sector and sustainable funding models.
• Relevant experience with institutional donors trusts and foundations.
• Experience engaging new donors and opening new partnership opportunities.
• Flexible, self-motivated, and highly organized to carry out a part-time role and maximize opportunities to develop and grow.
• Finance and budget development experience
• Excellent external communication and writing skills.
• Highly organized team player, with a pro-active and flexible work style.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience in international development or the social sector more broadly.
• Humility, integrity, and a sense of humor
• Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams;
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills;