Senior Manager, Partner Funding

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants anywhere in the world.

📋 Description

• Lead the creation and documentation of fundraising methodologies, tools, and practical guides for the Portfolio team and its partners.

• Manage the fundraising resource library and ensure its integration into the Wezesha Hub and other knowledge-sharing platforms.

• Set the agenda for enhancing fundraising methodologies and tools based on feedback from the Portfolio and its partners.

• Develop and deliver resources that empower Portfolio Managers to assess and assist partners with their fundraising needs.

• Organize and oversee fundraising clinics, office hours, and strategy sessions with the Portfolio team.

• Act as a liaison between the CAF team and the Portfolio.

• Provide direct fundraising assistance to partners on complex or high-priority opportunities.

• Identify and facilitate new funding opportunities by connecting partners with suitable donors.

• Design and lead coordinated fundraising workshops.

• Assist the Director in managing selected donor relationships and represent CAF in assigned donor discussions.

• Support the positioning and growth of the Vuma Fund.

• Contribute to discussions and materials related to fundraising strategies aimed at achieving the $65M goal.

• Collaborate with Finance and Admin, Strategic Initiatives, Communications, and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning to align fundraising systems with organization-wide data and learning platforms.

• Gradually assume strategic representation and support for the Director as capabilities and tenure increase.

⛳️ Requirements

• High levels of autonomy and independent decision-making in designing methodologies, delivering training, engaging directly with partners, and managing specific donor relationships.

• Proficiency in developing fundraising methodologies, tools, practical guides, and training sessions.

• Ability to diagnose and address partner fundraising needs effectively.

• Skill in providing direct fundraising support for complex or high-stakes opportunities.

• Expertise in designing and facilitating clustered fundraising workshops.

• Capability to engage with donors and foster donor relationship development.

• Proficiency in coordinating fundraising systems with organization-wide data and learning platforms.

• Willingness and ability to progressively take on strategic representation and support at the Director level.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Access to resources and tools that support your role.