SOS Children's Villages Nepal Vacancy for Local Fundraising Manager

SOS Children’s Villages Nepal, a non-governmental social development organisation, supports children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health and emergency relief. We advocate for the rights of children and young people, in alliance with a great diversity of partners. We offer a secure and friendly work environment and are committed to safeguarding the rights of children by having zero tolerance policy in this regard. We are further committed to providing a safe environment for coworkers and children, young people and adults with whom we work, where human rights are respected and upheld, and healthy relations are fostered by building organisational systems, capacity, and awareness on our Child and Youth Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We are now looking for interested and qualified individuals for the position of Local Fundraising Manager at SOS Children’s Villages Nepal.

Position: Local Fundraising Manager (1)

The Local Fundraising Manager will be responsible for the development, implementation and reporting of local fund development strategies, annual plans and their regular review. This role is critical in enhancing the visibility and brand image of SOS Children’s Villages Nepal and in promoting its mission to a broad audience. The incumbent will lead efforts to build and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders including high-net-worth individuals, corporate and business entities, government agencies and like-minded development organisations, through a strategic long-term approach to fundraising and public relations.

Key performance areas and responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive local fundraising strategies, annual plans and targets in alignment with the organisation’s overall fundraising objectives.
• Lead the identification, cultivation and engagement of potential donors, sponsors and partners including high-net-worth individuals, corporate entities and like-minded organisations.
• Strengthen relationships with existing donors and ensure effective stewardship through timely communication, reporting and recognition.
• Oversee the development of compelling fundraising campaigns, proposals and donor communication materials to support income generation efforts.
• Initiate and manage fundraising events, corporate partnership programmes and brand visibility activities to enhance the public profile of SOS Children’s Villages Nepal.
• Maintain a robust donor database and ensure regular monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of fundraising performance against set targets.
• Provide strategic leadership and supervision to the local fundraising teams, including capacity building and coordination with other departments to ensure integration of fundraising initiatives across programmes.
• Represent SOS Children’s Villages Nepal in relevant forums, networks, and partnership meetings to promote collaboration and advocacy for childcare and development initiatives.

Qualification, Experience and Skills:

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Development Studies or a relevant discipline, preferably with a specialisation in Marketing, with at least a second division or equivalent.
• A minimum of five years of proven experience in fundraising, marketing or partnership management with non-profit or corporate sector, preferably in a managerial or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of local fundraising trends, corporate social responsibly (CSR) practices, and partnership development strategies.
• Excellent skills in proposal writing, communication, negotiation, and relationship management.
• A strategic thinker with strong analytical, organisational and reporting capabilities.
• Proficiency in English and Nepali with sound computer literacy.
• Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and a positive attitude.
• Experience of working with children and young people will be considered an added advantage.
• Preference will be given to candidates holding a valid two-wheeler license.

For the above-mentioned position, candidate must be a Nepali citizen.

Salary and other benefits will be provided as per the policies of the organisation.

Interested candidates are requested to apply with a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Academic Certificates, (including an equivalence certificate from the relevant government agencies if the studies were completed at a non-Nepalese educational institution), a Copy of Citizenship Certificate, a passport size photo and the Employment Application Form (mandatory document to be downloaded from here) by 5 p.m., November 9, 2025 to vacancy@sosnepal.org.np.

SOS Children’s Villages Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all the applications without assigning any reason whatsoever. SOS Children’s Villages Nepal follows the Inclusive Policy and therefore encourages women, people with disabilities, people of ethnic minorities and marginalised communities to apply.