Job Summary

The Communications and Fundraising Officer will play a pivotal role in advancing the organization's mission by leading communication strategies and designing innovative fundraising initiatives. The role requires a creative and strategic thinker who can effectively engage diverse stakeholders and generate sustainable funding streams.

Key Responsibilities

Communications

• Create and execute an annual communications plan to enhance brand awareness and promote the organization’s mission.
• Develop impactful messaging for internal and external audiences.
• Produce high-quality content, including newsletters, press releases, blog posts, social media updates, and annual reports.
• Manage and update the organization’s social media platforms regularly.
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers.
• Design and implement advocacy campaigns and events to amplify organizational impact.
• Coordinate with program teams to showcase success stories and case studies.

Fundraising

• Design and implement an innovative fundraising strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Identify potential funding opportunities, including grants, sponsorships, and partnerships.
• Develop relationships with current and potential donors through personalized communication
• Research, write, and submit compelling grant proposals and funding applications.
• Research potential grant opportunities and maintain a calendar of submission deadlines.
• Write compelling grant proposals and funding applications tailored to donor priorities.
• Collaborate with program teams to gather relevant data, success stories, and budget information for proposals.
• Track fundraising progress and prepare periodic reports on outcomes.
• Work closely with program, communication, and finance teams to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals.
• Represent the organization at meetings, conferences, and networking events to build partnerships.
• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with legal, ethical, and organizational policies.
• Uphold donor confidentiality and adhere to data protection regulations.
• Monitor and best practices to improve fundraising efforts

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Project Management, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in communications and fundraising, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
• Proven track record in developing successful fundraising campaigns and managing donor relationships.
• Strong experience in digital marketing, content creation, and media engagement.
• He/she should have strong working experience in the development sector.

Skills:

• He/She should have strong writing skills in developing annual and other reports; ability to represent DevCon on different forms; strong presentation skills etc.
• Proficiency in using design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and social media platforms.
• Experience with fundraising platforms.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

DevCon is an equal opportunity employer; Women, Individuals from minority groups and physical challenged candidates are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

DevCon does not tolerate (Zero Tolerance) sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.