Assistant Director, Fundraising (Corporate & Foundations)

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If you share our vision of ensuring that every child is in a loving family and are ready to take on the challenge of shaping the future of fundraising at Mother's Choice, we invite you to join us. Our team is innovative, collaborative, and committed to achieving our goals. They embody our core values and are passionate about our mission. If you flourish in a dynamic and rewarding work environment where you can make a real difference, we encourage you to consider a career with Mother's Choice.

Position Description

The Assistant Director of Fundraising (Corporate & Foundations) should possess a strong passion for our vision to see every child in a loving family, and a deep commitment to securing resources that support its mission. 

This role is a newly created strategic position aimed at boosting growth in foundation and grant-derived income, contributing to the growth of Mother’s Choice’s annual budget across key income streams to ensure the organization’s continued impact in the future. This role involves strategic planning, relationship management, and oversight of grant application processes to ensure the NGO's financial sustainability and programmatic success.

The Assistant Director of Fundraising (Corporate & Foundations) will report to the Director of Fundraising and will be supported by a Senior Officer of Fundraising (Corporate & Foundations).

Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy and Development:

Strategic Planning

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for grants and foundations.
• Conduct comprehensive financial needs assessments across services, aligning organizational needs with available fundraising resources to establish clear strategies and targets.
• Identify funding priorities and align them with the NGO's mission and goals.

Relationship Management

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with foundation representatives, family offices, grant officers, and potential donors.
• Develop a deep understanding of each potential partner through nurturing of relationship, engagement, and collaboration with team members.
• Represent the NGO at meetings, conferences, and events to promote funding opportunities.

Grant Research and Identification

• Conduct research to identify potential grant opportunities from local, national, and international foundations.
• Oversee preparation and submission of timely reports to funders on program outcomes and financial expenditures. These reports detail the use of funds, agreed performance measures, and the impact of their contributions.
• Stay informed about funding trends and emerging opportunities.

Proposal Development

• Lead the preparation and submission of high-quality grant proposals.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather necessary data and insights for proposals.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and deadlines.

Corporate Partnership Development 

• Lead discussions on ways to engage with corporate partners
• Propose a structured approach addressing the corporate needs and philanthropic priorities
• Develop the internal structure to launch the initiatives, report on result and enrich the relationship.

Capacity Building

• Train and mentor staff on grant writing and fundraising best practices.
• Foster a culture of philanthropy within the organization.
• Oversee building and maintenance of database to capture information that will support relationships with key stakeholders as well as all activities related analysis.
• Explore and implement new systems through grant management software and fundraising platforms – as seen fitted and required.

Impact Monitoring and Evaluation

• Develop metrics to assess the impact of funded programs and initiatives.
• Report on program effectiveness to various internal and external stakeholders and funders. These reports will be critical to showcase our sense of accountability and transparency.
• Identify opportunities to adopt grant management systems and fundraising software (e.g., Salesforce, GrantHub, etc.).

Communications and Campaigns

• Partner with Marketing and Communications on development of messages and content catering the corporate and foundation audience.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: At least 8 years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, or resource development within the nonprofit sector, with a proven track record of securing funding from foundations and government sources.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Chinese, with exceptional writing skills to create compelling narratives and articulate program goals.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with various grant application processes, grant management systems, and fundraising software (e.g., Salesforce, GrantHub, etc.), as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and online research tools.
• Financial Acumen: Understanding of nonprofit financial management and budgeting processes.
• Personal Attributes:
  • Deep commitment to the NGO’s mission and values, with a genuine desire to make a difference.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical and research abilities, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and adaptable to changing circumstances.
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with funders, stakeholders, and internal teams.
  • Self-starter who can identify opportunities and take initiative in developing new fundraising strategies.
  • Commitment to professional development and staying updated on trends in philanthropy and nonprofit management.

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