The Hilde Back Education Fund, a Kenyan‐based charitable
trust focusing on the education of bright children from poor families
seeks a qualified person to fill the position of outreach and fundraising
coordinator.
Exact title of post: Outreach and Fundraising Coordinator
Deadline for Application: 07 September 2012
Duration of contract: One year (with possibility of extension ‐based on performance)
Note: This is a new post in a new
team tasked with growing HBEF’s income over the next five years.
Finding and keeping profitable donors is
crucial for growth; ultimately HBEF’s fundraising success will depend on
the quantity and quality of supporters that the post holder delivers.
Responsibilities of the position of Fundraising Coordinator
Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of the
Hilde Back Education Fund (HBEF) and the
overall guidance of the HBEF Board, the main responsibilities and tasks of the
holder of this position will be to:
- Coordinate all fundraising efforts of HBEF and ensure
that the organization’s funds dramatically increase in order to
ensure sustenance of HBEF programmes.
- Dramatically increase HBEF’s income, by rapidly growing
the number and value of HBEF donors.
- Build profitable and mutually rewarding relationships
with donors and potential donors. That will include a broad range of
donors from a few multi‐million dollar corporate donors to tens of
thousands of middle class supporters.
- Head and supervise the outreach and fundraising
secretariat that has been established within HBEF with a view to
creating a dynamic and vibrant fundraising network capable of
bringing increased funding for the organization.
- Organize a special event in October 2012 to mark the
birthday of the HBEF patron and use the event as a way of raising
HBEF’s profile and fundraising.
- Create and manage a network of local and international
fundraising volunteers.
- Advise the HBEF Board and staff on all matters
pertaining to fundraising.
- Conduct research on all funding sources that are
relevant for the work of HBEF and develop a strategy to approach all
such funding sources.
- Ensure the activities are conducted in compliance with
relevant standards and guidelines developed and amended from time to
time by the HBEF Board.
- Perform other relevant duties, as required by the
Executive Director and the HBEF Board.
Required Competencies and skills
- Solid and in‐depth knowledge of, and exposure to, a range of issues
related to fundraising, especially for charitable trusts.
- Excellent analytical and communication (spoken, written
and presentational) skills, including the ability to persuade donors
to support HBEF programmes, produce a variety of written reports in a
clear, concise style, to deliver presentations to external audiences,
and to build and maintain effective partnerships capable of
increasing HBEF’s funding base.
- Ability to establish priorities and to plan work
assignments, juggle competing demands and supervisory tasks, and work
under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines.
- Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work in a
multi‐cultural, multi‐ethnic environment with sensitivity
and respect for diversity. Experience in managing a team is an advantage.
Qualifications required
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or
equivalent). A long period of experience with direct fundraising work
may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Work Experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant
progressively responsible professional experience in charitable
trusts or NGOs or any organization or company, in a fundraising role.
- Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English. An
additional international language would be an asset.
As an organization, we offer competitive salary and benefits
commensurate to the position.
All applicants are requested
to submit a detailed CV together with copies of certificates, a
writing sample and full contact details (email and phone numbers) of at
least three references.
The current and expected remunerations
should be indicated.
Applications should be received not later than Friday 7th
September, 2012.
They should be forwarded to
the following address:
The Director
Hilde Back Education Fund
Email: info@Hildebackeducationfund.com
