The posting
About the role:
The Fundraising manager leads Casa Raudha’sfundraising strategy to secure sustainable and diversified funding in supportof the organisation’s mission. The role drives donor and grant development,builds strategic partnerships, strengthens internal fundraising capacity, andensures strong governance, compliance, and accountability, working closely withthe Executive Director and Board.
1. Fundraising Strategy & Leadership
1. Develop and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with Casa Raudha’s mission and organisational goals.
2. Diversify income streams across:
- Individual giving
- Corporate partnerships and sponsorships
- Foundations and trusts
- Events and campaigns
- Digital and community fundraising
3. Set annual fundraising targets and KPIs; monitorprogress and adjust strategies accordingly.
2. Donor & Partnership Development
- Cultivate, steward, and grow relationships with major donors, corporate partners, foundations, and institutional funders.
- Lead donor engagement strategies, including donor journeys, recognition, and retention plans.
- Work closely with the Executive Director and the Fundraising Committee to support high-level donor engagement and solicitations.
- Identify and develop strategic partnerships that align with Casa Raudha’s values and safeguarding principles.
3. Grants Strategy & Management
- Provide strategic oversight of institutional and government grants, ensuring alignment with Casa Raudha’s mission, programmes, and safeguarding principles.
- Lead the identification, development, and successful application of relevant grants, including but not limited to Tote Board grants, government funding schemes, and institutional funders.
- Oversee end-to-end grant processes, including prospect research, proposal development, budgeting (in collaboration with Finance), submission, and compliance.
- Ensure timely and accurate grant reporting, monitoring outcomes, and meeting all funder requirements.
- Maintain strong relationships with grant-makers and funding bodies to support renewals and long-term funding sustainability.
- Build internal systems and templates to strengthen Casa Raudha’s grant-writing capacity and success rate.
4. Team Leadership & Capacity Building
- Lead, manage, and mentor the fundraising team (including staff, volunteers, and interns where applicable).
- Build internal fundraising capability through clear systems, processes, and performance management.
- Foster a collaborative culture with programme, communications, and finance teams.
5. Governance, Reporting & Accountability
- Prepare regular fundraising reports for the Executive Director and Board, including income performance, risks, and opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, ethical, and donor requirements.
- Support audits, grant reporting, and donor accountability processes.
6. Governance, Reporting & Accountability
- Prepare regular fundraising reports for the Executive Director and Board, including income performance, risks, and opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, ethical, and donor requirements.
- Support audits, grant reporting, and donor accountability processes.
7. Advocacy & Representation
- Represent Casa Raudha at networking events, sector platforms, and donor engagements.
- Strengthen Casa Raudha’s public profile and credibility within the social service, philanthropic, and corporate sectors.
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Social Service, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in fundraising, grant management, and partnership development, preferably with supervisory experience.
- Proven track record in securing funding, cultivating donors, and developing corporate partnerships.
- Strong strategic planning, communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of grant compliance, ethical fundraising, and governance requirements.
- Experience in the social service or non-profit sector would be an advantage.
