Director of Philanthropy

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The opportunity

As the inaugural Director of Philanthropy, you will be responsible for establishing and leading our philanthropy/fundraising program. This role involves developing a comprehensive strategy, over time building a dedicated team, and cultivating relationships with high-net-worth individuals and corporations to secure significant contributions that support our mission. The successful candidate enjoys strategy development, building a philanthropy department and highly productive team.

The immediate priority of this role will be to build a Major Gifts solicitation model and a portfolio of High Network Individuals in Nigeria, based on Plan Nigeria’s Brand. Over time, this role will propose modalities for Mass Giving, which will include Nigerians in Diaspora and merchandizing of corporate products for Plan Nigeria.

About You

We are looking for applicant with a Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience. Certification in Fundraising or Philanthropy, Master’s degree will be an added advantage. NYSC discharged or certificate of exemption is compulsory.

The candidate must show evidence of current network to High Net Worth individuals and/or an ability to demonstrate related ability to develop such relationships. Proven track record of successfully soliciting major gifts and leading fund-raising initiatives.

Our ideal candidate must be a result-oriented self-starter that loves hitting targets, comfortable working with a degree of ambiguity, skilled relationship builder and fearless in reaching out to prospective donors.

Preferred candidate must be exceptional both in written and verbal communication skills. Excellent leadership and team building skills, as well as deep understanding of organization’s mission and goals.

Sound knowledge of donor databases and CRM systems.

Please follow this link for a full role profile; Role Profile-Director of Philanthropy Plan Nigeria-Final.docx

Please respond to the requirements of the role in your cover letter.

Only CVs and cover letters in English will be accepted. 

Location: Abuja

Type of Role: Fixed Term

Closing Date: 21 st February 2025

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.