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Request for proposals are invited for Consultancy to Conduct a Fundraising Market Research and Develop a Fundraising Strategy for Sos Childrens Villages in Nigeria. Date Added: February 11, 2025 Deadline: 03/03/2025 Category: Consultancy Background of SOS Childrens Villages Nigeria SOS CHILDRENS VILLAGES is a non-governmental social development organization that works in 136 countries and territories to find the most appropriate response to the situation of children without parental care and those at risk of losing parental care. this, we uniquely do by providing an enabling family environment with practical support over the long term, so that each child and youth can develop resilient relationships to face lifes challenges. Since 1973, we have been active in Nigeria, with a presence across the country in Lagos, Ogun, Plateau, Oyo, Kaduna, Borno and Edo states as well as the Federal Capital Territory. SOS Childrens Villages mission is to build families for children in need, help them shape their own future and shape in the development of their communities. Our care solutions include Alternative Care for Children, Family Strengthening, Youth Development, Advocacy and Humanitarian Action. We strengthen vulnerable families and prevent child abandonment through direct family empowerment (DFE) and community empowerment. Overview of Project In line with the organizations strategic goals of increased level of MA self-sufficiency with the aim to increase its funding base and move towards greater sustainability, SOS Childrens Villages seeks to engage the services of a consultant/firm to conduct comprehensive fundraising market research and develop a tailored and robust fundraising strategy aligned with the organizations mission and objectives, to sustain and expand its impactful programs, by leveraging market opportunities, significantly increase its local income generation capacity and decrease its reliance on international subsidy income. Objective of the Project The overall objective of this consultancy is to: Conduct Market Research: Identify and analyze potential fundraising opportunities within Nigeria, with a focus on corporations, foundations, major donors, individuals, HNI, and other funding sources. Develop a Fundraising Strategy: Formulate a strategic plan that outlines clear, actionable steps to increase and diversify funding streams and achieve financial sustainability. Scope of Business Requirements The contracted consultant will conduct market research, assess the donor environment in the country and develop a fundraising strategy to meet the following objectives. The consultant will undertake the following tasks: Phase 1: Fundraising Market Research Detailed analysis of the donor environment and current fundraising landscape in Nigeria, highlighting. Key donor funding trends, opportunities, challenges and competitor performance. Detailed donor overviews for all the institutional major donors (Individuals, Foundations and Corporations) in Nigeria. Funding cycles, criteria and eligibility requirements (donor agencies). Budgets and average funding amounts (donor agencies). Key contact persons and any connections to them (corporates, foundations, agencies). Areas for Influence around aid strategies, key policies and development approach. Any risk/considerations around donor engagement. Target groups. Estimated Investment cost and returns on investment. Development Process, risk-related and mitigation actions. Identify new (5) and innovative potential funding mechanisms in Nigeria and analyze their respective priorities. Identify and evaluate potential donors and funding sources (corporate entities, foundations, high-net-worth individuals, and institutional donors). Assess the fundraising practices of comparable organizations to identify best practices. Map stakeholders and funding priorities relevant to SOS Childrens Villages Nigerias mission. Phase 2: Fundraising Strategies Development Define clear fundraising goals and objectives to SOS Childrens Villages Nigeria. Develop strategies and channels to engage and secure support from identified funding sources. Propose innovative approaches to digital fundraising, face to face fundraising, corporate partnerships, and donor retention. Key recommendations and priority actions around the fundraising community with a shortlist of priority opportunities identifying where opportunities and strategic synergies are maximized. Identification of any consortia of opportunities with other INGOs or local partners, which should be built and used to leverage future funding partnerships. Identify potential for connection with diaspora individuals and groups to support local initiatives. Create an implementation plan with timelines, performance indicators, and monitoring frameworks. Appendices (donor reports and documents shared, interview and meeting notes, etc.) A 5-year fundraising strategy based on market research conducted. Tender Link : https://etenders.com.ng/sos-childrens-villages-request-for-proposal-for-consultancy-to-conduct-a-fundraising-market-research-and-develop-a-fundraising-strategy-for-sos-childrens-villages-in-nigeria/
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