Grants, Partnerships & Development Manager

About Techrity Techrity Innovation Foundation is a youth-focused nonprofit organization committed to equipping young Africans with the skills, mentorship, opportunities, and support systems they need to thrive in technology and the future of work. Through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, mentorship, community building, and technology education, we are creating pathways that bridge learning with employment, entrepreneurship, and lifelong career growth. Over the next three years, our goal is to become one of Africa’s leading technology-focused nonprofit organizations by building sustainable funding systems, expanding strategic partnerships, and increasing access to opportunities for thousands of young people. Our current organizational priorities include: Securing at least $20,000 annually through grants, partnerships, sponsorships, and fundraising initiatives Expanding strategic partnerships with local and international organizations Strengthening Techrity’s operational capacity and sustainability Impacting over 1,000 young Africans through technology-focused programs and career development initiatives As our first dedicated Grants, Partnerships & Development Manager, you won’t inherit an existing fundraising department—you’ll help build it. About the Role This is not a traditional Grant Writer position. We are looking for someone who can build Techrity’s fundraising and partnership engine. The Grants, Partnerships & Development Manager will lead the organization’s funding strategy by identifying funding opportunities, developing competitive grant proposals, cultivating donor and partner relationships, coordinating fundraising initiatives, ensuring grant compliance, and establishing the internal systems required to support sustainable organizational growth. The successful candidate will own the complete funding lifecycle—from opportunity discovery and qualification through proposal development, award management, donor stewardship, reporting, and renewals. This role combines strategic thinking with excellent writing, research, project management, relationship management, and impact reporting. You will work directly with the Executive Director and collaborate across every department to help secure the resources needed to scale Techrity’s impact. Key Responsibilities Funding Strategy & Grant Intelligence Lead Techrity’s grant sourcing and funding strategy by: Identifying local and international grant opportunities aligned with Techrity’s mission. Researching philanthropic foundations, corporate CSR programs, government funding opportunities, development agencies, embassies, innovation funds, and multilateral organizations. Monitoring grant platforms such as Goodstack and other funding databases. Maintaining an annual funding calendar and grant opportunity pipeline. Developing a diversified funding strategy across grants, sponsorships, corporate giving, donor programs, and strategic partnerships. Advising leadership on which opportunities should be prioritized based on strategic fit and probability of success. Opportunity Qualification Evaluate every funding opportunity against: Organizational eligibility Strategic alignment Funding amount Success probability Reporting requirements Geographic focus Programmatic fit Internal capacity Required effort Timeline Recommend high-value opportunities that maximize organizational impact while avoiding low-return applications. Grant Proposal Development Lead the preparation of compelling funding applications including: Grant proposals Concept notes Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) Expressions of Interest (EOIs) Project proposals Donor presentations Executive summaries Organizational capability statements Theory of Change Logic Models Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks Sustainability plans Case for Support documents Work closely with internal teams to gather technical information, budgets, impact data, success stories, and supporting documentation. Customize every proposal to the priorities and funding criteria of each donor. Partnership Development & Donor Engagement Build long-term strategic relationships with: Foundations Corporate partners Donor organizations Development agencies Government institutions Universities International NGOs Technology companies Philanthropic organizations Ecosystem partners Represent Techrity during meetings, networking events, conferences, and donor engagements. Support the cultivation of long-term relationships that lead to repeat funding opportunities. Fundraising Campaign Management Coordinate fundraising initiatives alongside internal teams. This includes supporting campaigns such as: One Techie One Laptop Campaign Corporate Giving initiatives Individual donor campaigns Annual fundraising campaigns Sponsorship opportunities Technology donation initiatives Innovation funding opportunities Collaborate closely with Social Media, Design, Community, Engineering, and Content teams to ensure fundraising campaigns are effectively communicated and executed. Budget Development Partner with leadership to: Develop project budgets Prepare budget narratives Create budget justifications Ensure financial accuracy Align budgets with donor requirements Coordinate with Finance during proposal development and reporting Grant Management & Compliance Following successful awards: Track grant milestones Coordinate internal deliverables Monitor reporting deadlines Ensure compliance with grant agreements Maintain complete grant documentation Coordinate narrative reports Coordinate financial reporting with Finance Support grant renewals and extensions Manage donor communications throughout the grant lifecycle Maintain a 100% on-time reporting record. Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Reporting Collaborate with program teams to capture evidence of impact. Coordinate: Success stories Beneficiary testimonials Case studies Photos and videos Program metrics Outcome reporting Quarterly reports Annual impact reports Donor reports Ensure every report demonstrates measurable outcomes and aligns with donor expectations. Development Operations & Knowledge Management Build and continuously improve Techrity’s fundraising infrastructure. Develop and maintain: Grant opportunity tracker Funding pipeline dashboard Annual funding calendar Donor CRM Proposal library Proposal templates Reporting templates Budget templates Donor database Partnership database Knowledge repository Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Create repeatable systems that enable Techrity to scale fundraising efficiently. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with: Executive Leadership Programs Team Finance Communications Social Media Content Team Design Team Community Team Engineering Team External partners and consultants Fundraising is a cross-functional effort, and this role will serve as the central coordinator for funding and partnership initiatives across the organization. Success in Your First 90 Days Within your first three months, you will: Audit Techrity’s existing fundraising assets and documentation. Build Techrity’s Grant Opportunity Tracker and Annual Funding Calendar. Establish a centralized Donor & Partnership CRM. Develop a prioritized funding pipeline of local and international opportunities. Submit the first batch of high-quality grant applications. Develop standardized proposal, budget, and reporting templates. Create a grants and partnerships dashboard for leadership. Coordinate fundraising priorities across internal teams. Support ongoing fundraising initiatives and partnership engagements. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Success in this role will be measured through: Funding Build an annual qualified funding pipeline valued at $100,000+ Secure at least $20,000 annually through grants, partnerships, sponsorships, and fundraising initiatives. Submit 20–30 high-quality grant applications annually. Increase the annual grant success rate. Partnerships Build relationships with 25+ strategic funding organizations and partners. Increase the number of active corporate and institutional partnerships. Improve donor retention and grant renewal rates. Operations Maintain 100% grant reporting compliance. Zero missed reporting deadlines. Maintain an up-to-date grants CRM and funding pipeline. Develop and maintain proposal and reporting templates. Organizational Impact Support Techrity’s broader organizational goals of: Expanding sustainable funding. Increasing strategic partnerships. Strengthening organizational capacity. Enabling Techrity to impact over 1,000 young Africans through technology programs and career development initiatives. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience. Minimum of 2 years experience in grant writing, fundraising, nonprofit development, partnerships, business development, or resource mobilization. Proven experience developing successful funding proposals. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional proposal writing and storytelling ability. Strong research and analytical skills. Experience managing multiple deadlines simultaneously. Strong project management and organizational skills. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to work independently in a remote environment. High level of integrity and professionalism. Preferred Experience Experience working with one or more of the following: Nonprofit organizations International NGOs Foundations Development organizations Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Education Workforce Development Youth Development Technology ecosystem Innovation ecosystem Social entrepreneurship Experience securing international grants will be considered a strong advantage. Technical Skills Experience using (or willingness to learn): Google Workspace Microsoft Office Suite Notion Airtable CRM platforms Goodstack Grant management systems AI productivity tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) Budgeting and financial spreadsheets Project management platforms Canva (basic proposal presentation design is a plus) Personal Attributes We’re looking for someone who is: Mission-driven Strategic Highly organized Curious and resourceful A strong researcher An exceptional writer Relationship-oriented Collaborative Accountable Adaptable Self-motivated Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup nonprofit environment Passionate about creating opportunities for young Africans Compensation & Benefits We believe in investing in people who help us create impact. This role offers: ₦100,000 monthly base salary Annual performance bonus tied to agreed KPIs and funding outcomes Fully remote work within Nigeria Flexible work environment Professional development opportunities Access to AI tools and productivity software Mentorship and career growth opportunities Local and international travel opportunities for conferences, ecosystem events, donor meetings, and partner engagements Opportunity to shape the future of one of Africa’s emerging youth-focused technology nonprofits Why Join Techrity? At Techrity, you’ll do far more than write grant applications. You’ll build the systems, partnerships, and funding strategy that enable thousands of young Africans to access mentorship, technology education, career opportunities, innovation programs, and pathways into the future of work. This is a rare opportunity to build a nonprofit development function from the ground up and leave a lasting legacy by helping create sustainable impact across Africa. If you’re passionate about fundraising, partnerships, social innovation, and creating opportunities for the next generation, we’d love to hear from you. How to Apply Please submit the following: Your current CV or résumé on Idealist A cover letter (maximum two pages) explaining why you’re a strong fit for this role and how your experience aligns with Techrity’s mission. Two writing samples (grant proposal, funding application, concept note, partnership proposal, or similar work). Evidence of successful grants, partnerships, or fundraising initiatives you have contributed to (where confidentiality permits). Contact details for two professional referees. Application Deadline: To be communicated. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.