Fundraising Manager

About the job

Manager – Fundraising

Location: Head Office, Karachi (Full-time)

Department: Development

Reports to: General Manager – Development

Position Summary

The Manager – Fundraising will lead the end-to-end operations of the fundraising department,

driving sustainable resource mobilization through corporate partnerships, institutional grants,

individual giving, international chapters, and strategic collaborations. The role is responsible for

managing the donor lifecycle, maintaining donor systems, executing fundraising campaigns and

events, and cultivating long-term relationships with donors and partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising Operations

 Lead the day-to-day operations of the fundraising department.

 Develop and implement annual fundraising plans aligned with organizational targets.

 Monitor fundraising performance, pipelines, and KPIs, ensuring timely reporting to the

GM – Development.

 Strengthen fundraising processes, systems, and internal coordination.

Donor Management & Stewardship

 Manage the complete donor journey from prospecting to stewardship and retention.

 Maintain and optimize the organization's donor management system (CRM), ensuring

accurate donor records, reporting, and pipeline tracking.

 Ensure timely donor acknowledgements, impact reports, renewals, and stewardship

activities.

 Develop personalized engagement plans to improve donor retention and lifetime value.

Fundraising Portfolios

Oversee the planning, execution, and performance of the following fundraising streams:

 Corporate Outreach

 HNIs

 Non-Government Grants & Research

 International Chapters

 Business Development

High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs)

 Build and manage relationships with existing and prospective HNIs.

 Coordinate donor meetings, site visits, proposals, and engagement opportunities.

 Support the cultivation and solicitation of major gifts.

Events &Donor Engagement

 Plan and execute fundraising events, donor appreciation initiatives, and engagement

campaigns.

 Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality donor experiences.

Business Development

 Lead business development initiatives to grow earned income through the sale of

NOWPDPs textile products and wheelchairs.

 Develop and execute sales strategies, identify new markets, and build relationships with

institutional and commercial buyers.

 Supervise the sales team, monitor sales performance, and drive achievement of revenue

targets.

 Explore new commercial opportunities that strengthen the organizations financial

sustainability and social impact.

Partnerships

 Lead the development and management of strategic partnerships across all NOWPDP

pillars.

 Build and strengthen relationships with corporates, academic institutions, retail partners,

industry, development partners, and other key stakeholders.

 Own and maintain the organizations partnerships repository, ensuring all external

collaborations are tracked and effectively managed.

 Develop partnership opportunities that create financial and non-financial value, including

funding, knowledge exchange, volunteering, advocacy, and in-kind support.

International Chapters

 Coordinate with NOWPDP international chapters to align fundraising, outreach, and

engagement efforts with organizational priorities.

 Serve as the focal point from Pakistan for chapter communication, reporting, support, and

coordination of initiatives.

Qualifications:

 Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Development Studies, Social

Sciences, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.

Experience:

 Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in nonprofit fundraising.

 Demonstrated success in managing multiple fundraising portfolios and achieving

fundraising targets.

 Experience engaging corporate donors, institutional funders, philanthropists, and strategic

partners.

Core Competencies:

 Fundraising strategy and execution

 Corporate and institutional fundraising

 Donor relationship management and stewardship

 CRM/Donor Management Systems

 Proposal writing and grant management

 Partnership development

 Event management

 Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

 Strategic thinking with excellent project management abilities.