Guidelines

CCDHR Fundraising Fellows will assume leadership responsibilities in developing the fundraising the department of the organization. This includes the following:

• Research and identification of viable fundraising opportunities for the organization.

• The development and harmonization of fundraising initiatives of organization.

• Coordination of all fundraising events and activities of the organization.

• Development of a standardized fundraising framework to be included in a database for easy retrieval, updating, and utilization for future purposes as appropriate.

Responsibilities

1. Work with individuals, communities, businesses, and charitable trusts to raise awareness of CCDHR, its mission, vision, programs, projects, objectives and goals in an effort to increase the financial support for the organization by these stakeholders through the building of  relationships and exploring new fundraising ideas.

2. Make risk analyses and balancing time-cost ratios to focus effort on the most appropriate fundraising activities with the highest chance of success, monitor income and expenditure against budgets and the target, and prepare reports for donors of the organization.

3. Manage the planning and organization of a wide range of funding raising events and activities of the organization, including the drafting and dissemination of appropriate communications and professional interpersonal contacts.

4. Raise awareness of the organization’s work, at the local, national, and international level including speaking engagement to groups or dealing with the media in CCDHR marketing, public relations, and fundraising efforts.

5. Develop and coordinate new and imaginative fundraising activities, such as events-based and web-based fundraising initiatives to enhance the financial ability of the organization.

6. Work with all forms of media, and producing supporting materials such as posters, websites and newsletters to promote, market, and publicize the organization and its fundraising events and initiatives.

7. Manage and update databases to record donor contact and information preferences, preparing mail-shots and correspondence using direct mailing to reach a wide range of current and potential donors.

8. Coordinate the activities of the fundraising and public relations department, fundraising volunteers and interns, and collaborate with the grant writing department of the organization.

9. Must be passionate about CCDHR's mission to promote and support human rights, democracy, peace building, development, and humanitarian assistance in Cameroon.

Qualifications

• Experience as a professional fundraiser preferable.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Extensive knowledge of fundraising and public relations strategies.

• Existing reservoir of fundraising structure and network for nonprofits.

• Demonstrated ability to successfully organized fundraising events and activities.

• Ability to use own computers, various software products, and email to carry out responsibilities.

• Ability to work individually and as part of a team in the fundraising and public relations effort of the organization.

Recognition

At the end of the fellowship, fellows will be awarded a “Certificate of Fellowship” stating the duration of their fellowship, and a "Letter of Accomplishment" stating their duties and achievement during their fellowship with CCDHR. A fellowship with CCDHR presents an opportunity to contribute to the building of a strong civil society and improving the lives of people in Cameroon.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and Resume, clearly outlining their experience and capacity to carry out the task. Electronic submissions (email) are preferred. Forward your application to jobs@ccdhr.org. We accept fellowship applications on a rolling basis. Fellowships are open to all nationals. Phone interviews will be arranged for short-listed applicants.