Position: Resource Mobilization and Fundraising Officer,
Location: Chogoria,
Reports to: Director of
Programs,
Gross Salary: Ksh 80,000 –
Ksh 100,000,
Our client is a community
development organization that promotes sustainable living and family health.
They are seeking to hire a Resource Mobilization and Fundraising Officer who
will play a pivotal role in ensuring the organization has adequate resources to
support new and existing programs. The officer will be responsible for
identifying funding opportunities, developing and submitting high-quality
proposals, and managing grants effectively. The role also entails cultivating
corporate support and developing new fundraising initiatives to enhance the
organization’s revenue streams.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue funding opportunities, prepare
high-quality grant proposals, and submit them promptly.
- Guide program teams and finance on compliance
requirements, potential opportunities, and donor priorities, and ensure
effective grant management for all projects.
- Collaborate with the Communications Officer to
develop and produce communication materials to support fundraising
efforts, including brochures, appeals, newsletters, and annual reports.
- Develop and maintain corporate partnerships to
maximize support and broaden the organization’s reach.
- Organize and manage local fundraising events and
initiatives.
- Institutionalize fundraising efforts to ensure
sustainability.
- Collaborate with the Communications Officer to
develop and monitor online fundraising opportunities.
- Arrange and coordinate partner and donor site visits.
- Develop and share the annual work plan and budget
for the Resource Mobilization and Fundraising Department.
- Maintain a comprehensive fundraising database,
including successful and unsuccessful concept notes and proposals for
future reference.
- Generate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual
reports on Resource Mobilization and Fundraising activities.
- Develop a quarterly donor newsletter to inform
supporters about the organization’s progress.
Key Competencies & Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations, compliance
requirements, and best practices.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in
a team environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and
fundraising databases.
Key Requirements
- Degree
in Marketing, Business Administration, Project Management, Social work, or
any other related field.
- A
minimum 5 years of related work experience in a similar or higher position
of fundraising and resource mobilization preferably within the NGO sector.
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess
the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting
the job title and preferred location on the email subject (Fundraising and Resource mobilization) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke
before or on 12th May 2023.
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