About the Role
Food4Education is experiencing rapid growth, and we are on the lookout for a highly motivated and creative Senior Fundraising Manager to help fuel our expansion. As the Senior Fundraising Manager at F4E, you will be a crucial part of our mission to eradicate classroom hunger in Kenya.
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, you will lead a team of associates, and manage and steward a portfolio of funders across several types of funding (foundations, bilaterals/multilateral, etc.). You will collaborate extensively with various departments to achieve our ambitious fundraising goals. You will be the lead editor on all writing done by our team of high-achieving associates, utilizing and applying your skills in writing, your broad organizational context, and your knowledge of donor preferences. You will leverage your expertise in donor relations, proposal development, and strategic fundraising initiatives.
Responsibilities
Relationship Management and Fundraising Strategy:
Manage relationships with donors from end-to-end, including bi/multilateral and philanthropic foundations, fostering engagement and stewarding along the giving lifecycle.
Host visits of donors and prospective donors to see F4E operations as a key lever in the grants lifecycle. This also includes all pre-work and communication leading up to visits.
Support execution and, as needed updating, of comprehensive fundraising strategy targeting new revenue sources and bolstering current revenue sources to support school feeding initiatives.
Proposal Development, Due Diligence, and Reporting:
Oversee the writing of and personally edit high-quality grant proposals, reports, and donor materials for a diverse set of donor audiences.
Lead and/or support due diligence processes with funders, acting as the main point of contact for funders at F4E. This includes working across teams for financial models, operational information, and any other relevant data.
Project manage and collaborate across teams to ensure the most up-to-date information for all F4E written materials and alignment with organizational objectives.
Together with associates, conduct market research to identify and assess funding opportunities from diverse sources.
Team Management:
Manage a team of 1-2 fundraising professionals, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to achieve fundraising targets and objectives.
Work with the Director of Fundraising and Head of US Philanthropy as a thought partner on special projects
Collaborate with the fundraising department’s senior managers and leadership on a variety of strategic and team topics and initiatives.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
8-10 years of cumulative experience, including at least 3 years in fundraising or international development, ideally within a social enterprise context
At least 5 years experience in managing, coaching, and mentoring a team of high-achieving, early-career professionals
Deep understanding in program management in an international development context
Demonstrated success in securing funding from bilateral, multilateral, and major philanthropic foundations
Excellent and clear written and verbal communication skills, with a strong track record in proposal writing and editing written fundraising materials
Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently while ensuring follow-through on all initiatives
Strategic thinker with a keen attention to detail and a strong ability to execute strategy
Solutions-oriented with a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude, able to prioritize tasks, and navigate shifting demands effectively
Passionate commitment to F4E’s vision and values
Collaborative mindset a can-do attitude and the ability to work across departments effectively
Strong analytical, written, and leadership skills with a focus on meeting deadlines
Experience with Salesforce or other CRM systems is desirable, but not required
Apply via :
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