myAgro is a non-profit agritech social enterprise based in West Africa. We have developed a mobile savings model that allows farmers to invest their own funds in high-quality seed, fertilizer, and agricultural training to increase their harvest and income by 50-100%. Our North Star is to support 1 million farmers in 2026 - providing them the tools they need to prosper. Our organization has received recognition and support from Skoll Foundation, Echoing Green, World Bank, and The Audacious Project from TED. Learn more from our founder and CEO here.
About the Role:
We are on the lookout for a passionate and proactive Development Project Manager to bolster our fundraising efforts. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Development, you will help expand myAgro's donor portfolio and promote long-lasting relationships with strategic partners. The Development team works closely with each other, other teams, field staff, and donors to proactively meet fundraising objectives. With a solutions-oriented approach and a collaborative spirit, we engage with passion and purpose, ensuring our mission resonates with everyone we connect with.
• Manage the portfolio to maximize engagement prospects and collaborate with the Sr. Director of Development to explore viable opportunities for myAgro's engagement with donors.
• Support the donor engagement cycle for both prospects and current donors, from cultivation to stewardship phases.
• Assist in solicitation efforts by contributing to letters of interest, concept notes, and proposals, working collaboratively with the Grants Writer and country teams.
• Maintain strong donor relations by supporting the Sr. Director of Development in communicating with myAgro partners.
• Work with programs and operations to ensure that relevant knowledge is captured and informs myAgro’s work in Senegal.
• Support the creation and implementation of donor and prospect engagement communications and strategies
• Explain the mission and program priorities of myAgro in written and oral development outreach tools (presentations, talking points, briefing notes, scripts).
• Participate in relevant meetings, team-building activities, and contributions towards team goals.
• Inform and update the systems and tools used by the Development team to manage its work.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience in a related field
• 4+ years working in fundraising or in a nonprofit setting;
• Experience building a portfolio of funders and managing outreach and engagement with multiple donors.
• Knowledge of international development or agriculture and rural development
• Experience with donor databases (preferably Raiser's Edge)
• Health insurance (including dental, vision and health coverage)
• Approximately 4 weeks of paid time off each year
• Retirement plan contributions
• Professional development and laptop stipends
• Co-working Space stipend, if remote based.
• Parental leave
• The opportunity to make a difference for farmers everyday!
To apply, submit an application on our website. Include a cover letter (motivation letter) and a resume or CV. Please submit your application and documents in English. Only shortlisted candidates will contacted by our team.
There is no fixed deadline as we hire on a rolling basis. If someone else is selected while you are interviewing, we will let you know and consider your application for future positions. The interview process includes the application form, short virtual interviews and typically a short written assignment or a visit to the field or one of our offices.
myAgro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, national origin, age, disability, political opinion, social status, veteran status, and genetics. myAgro complies with all applicable federal, provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
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