Business Development Officer

Business Development Officer

Job Description

In this role, you will use your expert communication skills and keen sense of initiative to spot Resource Mobilization opportunities, develop relationships with potential donors, and manage Resource Mobilization campaigns. By coordinating events, writing proposals, and you will hone your speaking, writing, and leadership abilities while moving closer to your financial goals.

Responsibilities and Duties

Leading & Coordinating Resource Mobilization awareness activities.

• •You are a Front line campaigner to raise Funds for International NPOs.
• •travelling to different satellites cities for activities.
• • To develop and implement dynamic and effective donors plan in the region.
• • Acquiring new donors.
• • Building relationships with existing donors.
• • Researching and contacting a potential donor through emails, phone contacts, letters etc.
• • Creating innovative ways and looking for Funding opportunities.
• • Producing Resource Mobilization plans for each assigned project and writing proposals/applications to Potential donors and reports to sponsors during and after the implementation of the projects.
• • Not only responsible for raising the funds necessary for operating our educational programs but Also responsible for raising awareness of who we are and what we do.
• • Business development which is the primary task for a fundraiser. The executive will approach and Acquire donors as per the given guidelines to raise funds as well as maximize previous support made for the cause.
• • In addition he/she will provide relevant information concerning the value of giving, and the use of the gift/ donation in an honest and effective manner to help promote a culture of giving.
• • Advising and reporting to the team leader in a timely manner on Resource Mobilization performance and Identifying areas of risk and opportunities.
• • Excellent team player with the ability to work in a collaborative and consultative manner Innovative, Aggressive & Persistent.

Skills Required

• • Passionate about working for a cause.
• • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• • Ability to lead and motivate colleagues and volunteers
• • Strong attention to detail
• • A passion for research
• • Adept at managing tasks, planning events, and balancing priorities
• • Motivate, inspire and lead the team to achieve results.
• • Confident with a positive attitude.
• • Creative and adaptable.
• • Be able to think, communicate and present information effectively

Required Experience and Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s in any degree, We prefer in communications, business, public relations, Social Work or a related field
• • Certificate in Resource Mobilization, Diploma in Resource Mobilization, or similar qualification
• • Competence in Microsoft Office suite and donor management systems
• • Experience writing grant proposals, press releases, and/or Resource Mobilization letters
• • Confidence in public speaking