Partnership and Fundraising Manager at Impact Investors Foundation - IIF

Position Summary

The Investors Foundation (IIF) seeks to appoint a capable and results-oriented Partnership and Fundraising Manager. This role is critical to addressing ongoing funding challenges and deepening stakeholder relationships across IIF and NABII.

The successful candidate will drive partnership growth, enhance the visibility and credibility of IIF and NABII, and mobilise sustainable resources to support key programmes including Deal Source Africa (DSA), Nigeria Wholesale Impact Investment Fund (WIIF), Enterprise Support Organisations (ESO), and the Nigerian Impact Investing Research Industry Collaborative (NIIRIC).

Expected Outcomes

• Increased stakeholder engagement and collaboration across IIF and NABII
• Strengthened trust, credibility, and visibility among partners and donors
• Growth in NABII membership and ecosystem participation
• Improved grant proposal quality, funding inflows, and overall financial sustainability

Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation

• Lead the design and implementation of innovative fundraising strategies to secure diversified funding sources
• Develop high-quality grant proposals, donor pitches, and sponsorship packages aligned with organisational priorities
• Strengthen IIF's donor pipeline through proactive cultivation and relationship management
• Identify new funding streams, including impact funds, CSR partnerships, and blended finance opportunities

Strategic Partnership Development

• Forge and sustain strategic partnerships with development agencies, corporates, investors, and public sector stakeholders
• Strengthen collaboration frameworks that enhance IIF's credibility and long-term financial resilience
• Develop memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and partnership models that deliver measurable results

Stakeholder Engagement and Visibility

• Deepen relationships with key stakeholders within the Nigerian impact investing ecosystem