Donors and Partners Officer

About the role

Nourishers Charity Organisation provides daily nutritious meals and education programmes for underprivileged children, aiming to break the cycle of poverty. It is looking for a full-time, on-site Donors and Partners officer based in Kampala to identify, cultivate and manage relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, foundations and community groups.

Key responsibilities

• Research potential funding opportunities and prepare proposals and concept notes
• Coordinate meetings and presentations with donors and partners
• Maintain donor records and reporting
• Organise fundraising campaigns and events
• Keep existing supporters informed and engaged through timely communication and stewardship
• Work closely with programme and finance teams to align funding needs with donor interests

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, donor relations or partnership management, preferably in the nonprofit or development sector
• Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Communications, Business or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Ability to work on-site in Kampala and collaborate with a diverse team in an inclusive way

Required skills

• Strong communication, proposal writing, report writing and presentation skills
• Relationship-building and negotiation skills
• Basic financial literacy for budgeting, grant tracking and donor compliance
• Project management and campaign planning
• Familiarity with child-focused, nutrition or education programmes; familiarity with office software and donor/CRM databases is an added advantage