Senior Associate - Fundraising and Partnership

About this role

The role is for a Senior Associate in Fundraising and Partnerships at The Restored Heart Foundation in Abuja. It supports resource mobilisation, donor engagement, and developing funding pipelines to sustain programmes. The Foundation works on healthcare, education, empowerment for women and youth, and leadership development to support sustainable development goals. The position is contract-based with potential renewal, and offers a monthly gross salary plus performance bonuses tied to successful grants and partnerships.

What you would do

• Support donor engagement and relationship management
• Follow up on proposals and prepare donor reports
• Identify and pursue corporate partnerships, CSR opportunities, individual giving, and other funding sources
• Develop and maintain a funding pipeline and a 6-month fundraising strategy
• Provide regular updates to management on fundraising progress and opportunities
• Maintain a grant submission calendar and track deadlines and donor requirements
• Prepare and support submission of concept notes, letters of inquiry, proposals, budgets, and fundraising documents
• Identify, research, and prioritise grant opportunities from foundations, agencies, and donors
• Conduct research to inform fundraising strategy and opportunities
• Collaborate with a small team to achieve fundraising goals

What they are asking for

• Ability to work in a hybrid model and meet deadlines
• Proven track record in securing grants or fundraising proposals
• Knowledge of local and international funding opportunities and donor requirements
• Experience in grant writing, fundraising, resource mobilisation, or business development
• Strong research, writing, communication, budgeting, and organisational skills

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