MOMODa FOUNDATION
Business Development Manager — Lead Fundraising & Partnerships for MOMODa FOUNDATION
Dhaka
Deadline: 2025-12-15
1 Positions
Job Overview
Company: MOMODa FOUNDATION
Location: Dhaka
Type: FullTime
Salary: Negotiable
Posted: 2025-12-04
Experience: 3 Years
Education Requirements
Bachelor/Honors required; Master’s preferred (Public Relations, Fundraising, Development Studies or related)
Job Responsibilities
- Identifying potential sources of funding and staying updated on trends in the fundraising landscape.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and partners to ensure ongoing support.
- Prepare compelling grant proposals and applications for government agencies, foundations, and corporations.
- Developing and maintaining quarterly budgets related to fundraising activities.
- Devising creative strategies to increase awareness about the MOMODa FOUNDATION’s mission and fundraising campaigns.
- Implementing a diverse range of marketing strategies and promotional campaigns to attract donors and sponsors.
- Organizing and participating in non-profit events and networking with relevant stakeholders.
- Provide regular reports and updates to the executive team on fundraising progress.
- Identify and engage potential corporate partners for sponsorships and donations.
- Establishing strong relationships with staff, members of the public, and the media to foster support for fundraising initiatives.
- Manage individual donor campaigns, including donor acquisition, retention, and stewardship.
- Maintaining CRM to track the relationship development with different stakeholders.
- Preparing presentations for different stakeholders and presenting MOMODa FOUNDATION in various events.
- Experience in networking activities to secure market research projects from different national and MNC’s.
Required Skills
- Business Development
- Business/Product Development
- Marketing
- Sales & Marketing
- Fundraising
- Grant/Proposal Writing
- Donor Relations
- CRM management
- Team Management
- Communication
- Networking
Benefits & Compensation
- An industry-standard remuneration will be offered.
- Salary is negotiable for highly qualified candidates.
- Variable incentive packages may be offered to high-achieving candidates based on performance and milestones.
Job Description
MOMODa FOUNDATION is recruiting an experienced and motivated Business Development Manager to drive fundraising, partnerships, and revenue-generating initiatives. This job opportunity is ideal for a candidate with strong donor engagement experience, proposal development skills, and a proactive approach to building strategic relationships. As part of this circular for a new hire, the successful applicant will help expand the company’s funding base and public profile across Bangladesh and beyond. If you are passionate about development work and ready to apply your expertise to a mission-driven organization, we encourage you to apply.About the company: MOMODa FOUNDATION is a research-oriented development organization working in both rural and urban Bangladesh since 2011. The company collaborates with local public and non-government organizations and with international academics and funding partners to run action research projects. This job is published in a recruitment circular and targets professionals who can contribute to the foundation’s growth and sustainability.Key responsibilities (summary):Identify potential sources of funding (donors, grant makers, corporate partners) and track trends in the fundraising landscape.Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, sponsors, partners, and stakeholders to secure ongoing support and cultivate long-term engagement.Prepare compelling grant proposals, concept notes, and applications for government agencies, foundations, and corporate CSR programs.Develop and maintain quarterly budgets related to fundraising activities and monitor financial performance of fundraising initiatives.Design and implement creative strategies to increase awareness about the MOMODa FOUNDATION’s mission and fundraising campaigns.Implement marketing strategies and promotional campaigns to attract donors and sponsors, and manage donor acquisition and retention campaigns.Organize and participate in non-profit events, represent the foundation at conferences, and network with relevant stakeholders.Provide regular reports and updates to the executive team on fundraising progress, pipeline, and impact.Identify and engage potential corporate partners for sponsorships and project collaborations.Maintain CRM systems to track relationship development, donor engagement, and follow-ups.Prepare stakeholder presentations and represent MOMODa FOUNDATION at public and media events.Lead and support the team to achieve fundraising targets and manage contributors when required.Detailed responsibilities (expanded):Conduct research on national and multinational funding opportunities, aligning program ideas with donor priorities.Draft and edit high-quality proposals, budgets and supporting documentation for submission.Coordinate with program teams to ensure proposals are technically sound and budgets realistic.Lead donor stewardship efforts: acknowledgements, reporting, meetings, and cultivation activities to strengthen long-term relationships.Work closely with communications to build compelling campaign materials and online fundraising initiatives.Track prospect pipelines, forecast income, and propose corrective strategies where required.Required qualifications & education:Bachelor/Honors degree is required; a Master’s degree in Public Relations, Fundraising, Development Studies, Business, or a related field is preferred.Minimum 3 to 5 years of proven fundraising or business development experience — experience in development agencies or NGOs is an advantage.Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent presentation skills, and capacity to engage donors and corporate partners.Skills & competencies:Fundraising and donor relationsGrant and proposal writingBusiness development and partnership cultivationCRM management and donor stewardshipBudgeting for projects and fundraising activitiesMarketing, public relations, and campaign managementNetworking and stakeholder engagementTeam management and collaborationBenefits & compensation:An industry-standard remuneration will be offered.Salary is negotiable for highly qualified candidates.Variable incentive packages may be offered to high-achieving candidates, evaluated on performance and milestones.Location & work type: This is a Full Time, on-site position based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The foundation office is located in Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209.How to apply: If you meet these requirements and are passionate about driving fundraising success, we encourage you to apply. Please send your CV along with a recent photograph to info@momodafoundation.org by 15 December 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This job circular emphasizes equal opportunity and fair recruitment; any form of persuasion will lead to disqualification. The application instruction includes an email address for submission and the deadline noted above.Why this job matters: Joining MOMODa FOUNDATION provides an opportunity to contribute directly to development research, influence program design through secured funding, and work within a motivated company committed to reducing poverty and inequality in Bangladesh. This role sits at the intersection of program quality and resource mobilization, offering a meaningful career path for professionals who want to make an impact.Keywords: job, company, circular, bangladesh, apply