Location:Based in Phnom Penh; with travel to Damnok Toek project sites

Report line:This position is reporting to the Executive Director

Starting date:April 2026, or as soon as possible

Closing date:31st March 2026

Background

Damnok Toek (“Drop of water” in English and “Goutte deau” in French) is a Cambodian organisation working with vulnerable children, young adults and their families. Damnok Toek runs projects in Poipet, Neak Loeung and Kep in the fields of Child Protection, Safe Migration and Disability. More information on the projects and beneficiaries is available on Damnok Toek’s website:www.damnoktoek.org.

Role and responsibilities

The Fundraising & Partnership Manager will be responsible for finding new donors and diversify donor portfolios to ensure long-term financial sustainability aligned with the Damnok Toeks strategic plan.

To achieve this, the first priority will be to secure funds for 2026 and 2027.As a second priority, a comprehensive fundraising strategy to secure funding from institutional donors, foundations, corporate partners, embassies, UN agencies, and individual donors will have to be developed based on the current portfolios.

You will work closely with the Communication officer, the Programme and Finances team and M&E to prepare grant proposals and strengthen the relationship with the donor base. Your excellent communication (mainly in English), budgeting and writing skills (particularly for donor proposals), your knowledge of project cycle management and Logical Framework analysis will be an important asset to the fundraising team in:

Securing new business and diversification of donor portfolio:

• Conduct prospect research and donor mapping to actively identifying potential new donors that align with DTs values, mission and current project needs through networking and relationship-building.
• Secure funding from new multilateral donor agencies, trusts and foundations, government agencies, corporates, embassies and private donors for all Damnok Toeks projects.
• Develop corporate and local fundraising initiatives aligned with Damnok Toeks mission.
• Develop individual donor campaigns (online and offline).
• Network and attending relevant events for exploring potential donors and partners.

Fundraising strategy and innovation

• Develop a multi-annual fundraising strategy for securing a stable and diversified donor base for Damnok Toek;
• Set annual fundraising targets in coordination with senior management.
• Diversify funding streams (institutional, corporate, major donors, events, digital giving) aligned with Damnok Toeks mission and goals.
• Provide guidance and direction for analysis, planning, implementation and management on all fundraising partners and channels, with emphasis on achieving flexible and unrestricted resources.
• Build and supports a culture of innovation to drive fundraising growth;
• Stay abreast of key developments in the external environment as they affect fundraising, and continuously look for adapting and identifying new opportunities;

Stewardship of ongoing donor relations

• Maintain and cultivate relationships with Damnok Toeks institutional and private donors and coordinating donor project visits with the team.
• Oversee grant-compliance and achievement of indicators and goals and inform of any deviances to Executive Director.
• Represent the organization in donor meetings and networking events.

Proposal Development & Grant Management

• Lead the development of high-quality concept notes and full proposals in close collaboration with the Programme and Finances team and M&E.
• Coordinate with programme and finance teams to prepare: logical frameworks, budgets, workplans and monitoring frameworks.
• Ensure timely submission of funding applications.
• Maintain a grants tracking system (pipeline management).
• Travel to project sites to observe implementation, identify needs, and understand field developments, thereby supporting the preparation and improvement of grant proposals

Communication & Visibility

Work closely with the communication officer to:

• Develop fundraising materials (brochures, impact reports, pitch decks).
• Strengthen digital fundraising (website, social media, crowdfunding platforms).
• Support preparation of donor reports and impact stories.