Fundraising Officer at Lagos Food Bank Initiative

Lagos Food Bank is a non-profit, nutrition-focused initiative committed to fighting hunger, reducing food waste and solving the problem of malnutrition through targeted programs that seek to improve the nutrition/food intake of pregnant women and their infants who are not able to get the required nutrient during pregnancy and breastfeeding of their babies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fundraising Officer

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

The Role

• We are seeking a motivated and creative Fundraising Officer to join our team. You will play a vital role in securing funding from individuals, community groups, corporate partners, and grant-making bodies.
• Your work will help ensure the sustainability of our food bank and allow us to reach more people in need.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies to increase income.
• Monitor and report on fundraising progress, ensuring targets are met.
• Maintain accurate donor records and ensure excellent stewardship.
• Manage relationships with individual donors, community groups, and corporate supporters.
• Research and write compelling grant applications and funding proposals.
• Organize and support fundraising campaigns and events.

About You

• Experience in fundraising, donor relations, or income generation (preferably in the non-profit sector).
• Creative, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a Cover Letter outlining their suitability for the role to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email