Senior Partnership and Fundraising Officer

As a Senior Partnership and Fundraising Officer, you will responsible for:

Scoping and Follow-up Opportunities

• Conduct market research to identify corporate entities with strong CSR commitments aligned with CISDI’s mission and program goals.
• Develop and maintain a partner prospect list categorized by industry, CSR focus, and geographic reach to manage the partnership pipeline effectively.
• Craft compelling proposals highlighting CISDI’s work, impact, and alignment with corporate CSR priorities.
• Analyze trends in corporate giving and CSR initiatives to identify emerging opportunities and adjust the partner prospect list accordingly, keeping the pipeline dynamic and relevant. (Contributes to pipeline development & ongoing refinement)
• Collaborate with Project Leads to ensure proposed projects align with partner capabilities and CSR objectives.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to build relationships with potential corporate partners.
• Facilitate joint planning sessions between CISDI teams and corporate stakeholders to develop impactful CSR initiatives.
• Act as a liaison between CISDI and corporate partners for ongoing collaboration and problem-solving.

Crowdfunding and Merchandise Fundraising

• Collaborate with the Corporate and Fundraising team to design and implement crowdfunding campaigns leveraging merchandise sales.
• Identify trends and opportunities in merchandise-based fundraising to enhance reach and revenue.
• Coordinate with vendors and stakeholders to ensure the quality, branding, and distribution of merchandise align with CISDI’s goals.
• Analyze and report on the performance of crowdfunding initiatives to refine strategies and increase fundraising impact.

Reporting and Continuous Improvement

• Conduct lessons-learned exercises following partnership and fundraising initiatives, documenting insights to improve future strategies.
• Share findings and recommendations with the Corporate Partnership Lead and internal teams.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of all partnership processes, including legal compliance and CSR reporting requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Public Health, Business Administration, International Relations, or Nonprofit Management.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in business development, corporate partnerships, or a related field.
• Experience working with CSR initiatives and corporate social responsibility departments is a plus.
• Proficient in written and verbal English communication.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively present findings, recommendations, and pipeline progress to stakeholders.