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.
Proven knowledge and experience in
Communication, Monitoring & Evaluation, or Research will be an added advantage.
Proven
track record of successful grant proposals and fundraising initiatives.
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 17th May 2023.
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