Fundraising Consultant

Job purpose

In order to grow its programming and achieve its goals, MFF is seeking an expert Fundraising Consultant on a parttime basis, to consolidate MFF's fundraising efforts, and lead the development and execution of MFF's fundraising

strategy, to support MFF's existing projects and programmes.

Key responsibilities

Fundraising strategy development

Work with the MFF management team to understand previous fundraising strategies

Consolidate existing strategies with new ideas to enhance MFF's fundraising and expand MFF's activities

Develop a fundraising strategy with clear goals and targets for the short-term, medium-term, and long-term,

along with monitoring mechanisms

Develop a pipeline of new donors through cold calls, meetings, existing networks, etc.

Research, identify and cultivate relationships with prospective individual donors and present MFF and its

work to secure high level donations

Strengthen relations with existing donors

CSR and grants

Identify opportunities and partnerships that can bring in revenue, support, and funds for MFF

Plan campaigns and pitches for potential donors

Work with the MFF team to develop and write funding applications and proposals for applicable grants,

keeping donor's needs, concerns, and objectives in mind

Nurture relationships with key donors and partners; negotiate and close deals with them

Fundraising initiatives and communications

Write and develop collateral needs (for example: publications, video, online communications, mailing

materials) to support MFF's fundraising activities

Undertake direct marketing campaigns, including mail and online appeals

Set up, coordinate, and organise fundraising events for MFF

Donor and relationship management

Setting up systems for donor management and implement them

Build key donor relationships and provide support as required

Maintain and leverage personal networks to grow MFF's fundraising activities

Grow and develop a donor retention strategy

Work to develop and implement a strategic approach to communicate and engage with current and

potential donors and partners

Establish and build relationships with strategic and funding partners

Attend networking events and meetings with potential donors, and represent the work and best interests of MFF

Others

Conduct research and assist with setting up of meetings at networking events

Provide support with revenue generating projects

Manage a reporting calendar and ensure timely reporting to donors

Prepare reports and give presentations on fundraising progress to Executive Director, Board of Directors,

and senior leadership team