Fundraising and Partnerships Manager at Catering to Africans In Need (CAIN)

Our mission is to provide quality education and healthcare to the less privileged in impoverished African societies.
CAIN (Catering to Africans In Need) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2013 by young adults who are very passionate about helping the less privileged in Africa. Our main target areas are healthcare and education. At the heart of this foundation is the belief that everyone should have access to quality education and healthcare regardless of socioeconomic status.Why This Role Matters

This is not just a fundraising role — it’s a mission-critical leadership position for someone ready to build, execute, and scale a world-class fundraising strategy. From six-figure grants to high-value corporate partnerships and major donor programs, you’ll be at the forefront of driving CAIN’s growth and sustainability.
If you have a track record of raising hundreds of thousands (or millions) for social impact and love building from the ground up, we’d be excited to connect with you!

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Leadership

Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising roadmap to raise $500K+ annually within 2–3 years
Set and track quarterly/annual fundraising goals, monitor KPIs, and prepare regular progress reports
Design diversified income streams: grants, major gifts, CSR partnerships, events, and individual giving campaigns
Collaborate with program and comms teams to align messaging and impact stories
Identify new funding opportunities across local and global markets

Grant Acquisition & Management

Research and pursue high-value local and international grants
Write compelling, data-driven proposals for six-figure funding opportunities
Build and manage a grant pipeline and reporting calendar
Maintain strong relationships with institutional funders

Major Donor & Corporate Partnerships

Identify and cultivate high-net-worth individuals and corporate sponsors
Build long-term donor relationships leading to large, multi-year gifts
Develop donor engagement strategies to improve retention and grow giving levels
Ensure timely, personalized donor communications and reporting

Systems & Team Building

Lay the foundation for a scalable fundraising department
Build and manage donor databases, CRM systems, and funding pipelines
Recruit or oversee part-time staff, consultants, or interns as needed

Campaigns & Visibility

Design and execute creative donor campaigns and fundraising events
Collaborate with the communications team on fundraising content and decks
Represent CAIN at donor meetings, conferences, and sector events

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
3+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, or donor relations
Proven ability to personally raise $200,000+ annually across diverse funding sources
Excellent grant writing and proposal development skills with measurable success
Strong grasp of donor strategy, nonprofit budgeting, and financials
Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Comfortable working in lean, fast-paced, mission-driven teams
Familiarity with CRM platforms like Salesforce or Bloomerang (a plus)
Bonus: Experience working with global funders, education-focused nonprofits, or tech-driven NGOs