Fundraising and Partnerships Manager

Catering to Africans In Need (CAIN)

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Fundraising and Partnerships Manager – CAIN Educational Foundation

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Type: Full-Time (1-year contract, renewable)

Work Style: Hybrid

Salary: ₦300,000 – ₦400,000/month (commensurate with experience)

Application Deadline: August 31, 2025

About CAIN Educational Foundation

CAIN (Catering to Africans in Need) Educational Foundation is a leading nonprofit organization registered in both the U.S. and Nigeria. We are committed to empowering underserved African children and youth with quality education and life-changing skills. Since inception, we have impacted over 14,000 lives through a systems-based, community-driven approach.

As we scale our work across Africa, we’re seeking a strategic, mission-driven Fundraising & Partnerships Manager to lead our resource mobilization efforts and sustain our transformative programs.

Why This Role Matters

This is not just a fundraising role — it’s a mission-critical leadership position for someone ready to build, execute, and scale a world-class fundraising strategy. From six-figure grants to high-value corporate partnerships and major donor programs, you’ll be at the forefront of driving CAIN’s growth and sustainability.

If you have a track record of raising hundreds of thousands (or millions) for social impact and love building from the ground up, we’d be excited to connect with you!

Key Responsibilities

1. Fundraising Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising roadmap to raise $500K+ annually within 2–3 years
• Set and track quarterly/annual fundraising goals, monitor KPIs, and prepare regular progress reports
• Design diversified income streams: grants, major gifts, CSR partnerships, events, and individual giving campaigns
• Collaborate with program and comms teams to align messaging and impact stories
Identify new funding opportunities across local and global markets

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2. Grant Acquisition & Management

• Research and pursue high-value local and international grants
• Write compelling, data-driven proposals for six-figure funding opportunities
• Build and manage a grant pipeline and reporting calendar
Maintain strong relationships with institutional funders

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3. Major Donor & Corporate Partnerships

• Identify and cultivate high-net-worth individuals and corporate sponsors
• Build long-term donor relationships leading to large, multi-year gifts
• Develop donor engagement strategies to improve retention and grow giving levels
Ensure timely, personalized donor communications and reporting

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4. Systems & Team Building

• Lay the foundation for a scalable fundraising department
• Build and manage donor databases, CRM systems, and funding pipelines
Recruit or oversee part-time staff, consultants, or interns as needed

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5. Campaigns & Visibility

• Design and execute creative donor campaigns and fundraising events
• Collaborate with the communications team on fundraising content and decks
Represent CAIN at donor meetings, conferences, and sector events

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 3+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, or donor relations
• Proven ability to personally raise $200,000+ annually across diverse funding sources
• Excellent grant writing and proposal development skills with measurable success
• Strong grasp of donor strategy, nonprofit budgeting, and financials
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working in lean, fast-paced, mission-driven teams
• Familiarity with CRM platforms like Salesforce or Bloomerang (a plus)
Bonus: Experience working with global funders, education-focused nonprofits, or tech-driven NGOs

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What Success Looks Like in This Role

• By Year 1: Raised $150K–$250K and established a solid funding pipeline
• By Year 2: Raised $250K–$500K+, secured multi-year grants, and built sustainable revenue streams
Expanded CAIN’s donor base and global visibility

Compensation & Growth

• Salary: ₦300,000 – ₦400,000/month (commensurate with experience)
• Performance Bonus: Based on fundraising results
• Vacation: 21 working days of paid leave annually
• Development Time: 14 weekdays for conferences, seminars, or workshops
Opportunities for career growth in a dynamic, impact-driven environment

How to Apply

Email your CV and a brief (max 1-page) cover letter highlighting your fundraising successes and experience to info@cainafrica.org .

Deadline: August 31, 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Join us and be part of building the future of education in Africa.

Let’s make sure no child is left behind.

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