Fundraising and Resource Mobilization Lead

### Key Duties & Responsibilities A. Fundraising Strategy and Planning. Develop a comprehensive Fundraising and Resource Mobilization Strategy. Identify appropriate fundraising channels, institutions, donors, foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, grants and strategic partnerships. Develop an annual fundraising action plan with clear targets, timelines and responsibilities. Develop practical fundraising tools, templates and internal processes for tracking funding opportunities, submissions and donor relationships. B. Donor and Funding Opportunity Identification. Conduct regular research to identify relevant local, regional and international funding opportunities. Develop and maintain a database of potential donors, foundations, corporates and strategic partners. Assess funding opportunities and develop a donor pipeline and funding opportunity tracker. Lead or support the development of high-quality concept notes, proposals and grant applications. Donor Relationship Management. Ensure proposals are aligned with donor requirements and organizational priorities and maintain strong relationships with existing/prospective donors. C. Actual Resource Mobilization. Identify and secure funding from donors, foundations, governments and other partners. Research funding opportunities and maintain a pipeline of prospective funders. Develop and submit funding proposals and concept notes. Mobilize non-financial resources, including in-kind donations. Organize fundraising campaigns, events and appeals where appropriate. Cultivate, negotiate and close funding partner.