Senior Fundraising & Partnerships Coordinator
The Senior Fundraising and Partnership Coordinator plays a key role in supporting Chrysalis’ mission by helping secure funding, manage donor relationships, and implement individual and corporate fundraising strategies. This role combines strategic planning, donor engagement, partnership building, donor stewardship, reporting, and event coordination to strengthen the organization’s financial sustainability. The Fundraising Coordinator will work closely with internal teams, donors, corporate firms, and partners to develop appeals, proposals, track funding opportunities, and ensure timely reporting to maintain trust and accountability.
Full-time. Office-based (HO) in Colombo with a requirement for meeting donors and field visits.
Opening Date
13, Jul 2026
Closing Date
30, Jul 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Donor Identification, Research & Pipeline Development
- Donor Engagement, Partnerships & Stewardship
- Fundraising Content, Proposals & Communications
- Digital Fundraising & Online Giving
- Systems, Data & Performance Management
- Risk, Compliance & Governance
- Strategy & Institutional Sustainability
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Communications, Marketing, Development Studies, or related fields (or equivalent professional experience).
- 2–3 years in fundraising, donor relations, grant management, or resource mobilization, preferably in NGOs, development organizations, or social enterprises.
- Experience in proposal writing, donor reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
- Familiarity with fundraising tools, CRM systems, and donor databases is an advantage
Required:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Sinhala/Tamil an advantage). • Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills. • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously. • Relationship-building and networking skills with donors, partners, and stakeholders. • Analytical and problem-solving abilities to monitor fundraising trends and outcomes. • Proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative working style. • High level of integrity, accountability, and alignment with Chrysalis’ values.
