Development and Partner Relations Associate

About Lead For Ghana

Lead For Ghana is a network of solution-driven leaders expanding educational opportunities to all children in Ghana. We are a Ghanaian not-for-profit social enterprise powered by our resolute belief that education is the most powerful solution to all societal problems and the medium to provide equal opportunities. With this conviction, we devote our people, resources, and ideas to ensure an excellent education for all children in Ghana.

We are currently in search of an impassioned individual who shares our vision and mission and aligns with our core beliefs: Responsibility is Mutual, Innovation is Simple, and Impossible is Nothing. These values are the pillars of our culture, driving our long-term success and sustainability, and form a crucial part of our team member selection process.

Position Summary

The Development and Partner Relations Associate will be responsible for helping this functional area achieve its fundraising goals. This will involve working with all stakeholders including private and public sector officials and foundations. The role will also involve working closely with other functional areas to ensure that reports are put together and delivered to partners in a timely manner.

Primary Responsibilities

• Help maintain the integrity of our funding databases and systems.

• Help manage and enhance our donor database, ensuring accurate tracking and system updates.

• Support fundraising research, strategize its execution, and analyze results to ensure Lead For Ghana meets its annual fundraising goals.

• Assist the Manager in grant management, including report preparation, proposal updates, and supplementary material development.

• Collaborate with the finance team to guarantee partners receive comprehensive and timely reports.

• Partner with the marketing team to keep fundraising marketing materials current and effective.

• Liaise with various teams, ensuring they're informed of pertinent updates that may influence growth and development discussions.

• Help procure both financial and in-kind contributions from foundations, individuals, and corporate entities.

• Collaborate with the functional head to foster and sustain strong relationships with partners and stakeholders.

Competencies Required

Reasoning and strategic thinking

• Ability to define an opportunity or threat.

• Ability to synthesize, integrate, and execute strategies.

Building relationships and influencing others

• Understanding the perspectives of others.

• Communicating effectively with others.

• Influencing others to achieve outcomes.

Operations and Management

• Organizing, planning, and executing.

• Making decisions & demonstrating good judgment.

• Learning and continuously improving.

• Managing team execution.

Values and Mindsets

• Continuous learning and improvement mindset.

• Adherence to our core values and beliefs.

• Humility, maturity, and a teachable spirit.

Education and Experience

• Graduate /Professional Degree in Marketing or Sales preferred.
• Undergraduate Degree with, at least, 2-years experience, desired.
• Experience delivering meaningful, and high impact pitch, grants, and reports.

NB: Please note that evening (and occasionally weekend) work will be required to deliver an effective outcome.

This job description is intended as a guide to the principal duties and responsibilities for the post and should not be considered an exhaustive list. It is subject to change in line with the future development of the organization.