Details:
FIDA/GO/01/2019: GRANT OFFICER – FUNDRAISING (BASED IN NAIROBI)
Report to: The Deputy Executive Director and Head of Programmes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To develop and implement a sustainable fundraising strategy for FIDA Kenya, ensuring it supports and contributes to the FIDA Kenya Sustainability Plan and Strategic Plan.
Set and achieve fundraising targets, agreed in consultation with the Executive Director.
Create a sustainable and diverse fundraising portfolio, with funding streams including corporates, events, foundations, developmental organizations and other grant-makers, with appropriate priorities.
Create and activate a calendar of events geared towards fundraising and donor stewardship.
Working closely with the Management and Programme Team to produce timely and quality funding proposals in accordance with the terms of grants.
Liaise with the Finance Manager to prepare fundraising budgets.
Carry out prospect research and develop a comprehensive fundraising database that captures all relevant information as well as handling all administrative aspects of fundraising.
Managing the grant application process and ensuring that reporting is tracked and meets donors’ expectations.
Cultivate and nurture relationships with funders, donors and sponsors, keeping accurate and up-to-date records of all communication and applying robust account management.
Report to the Board Resource Mobilization Committee on a quarterly basis of progress to-date of specific fundraising activities and income targets.
Attending relevant fundraising forums and groups.
Remain abreast of fundraising standards, trends and best practice, taking responsibility for maintaining own learning and attending training as required.
Qualifications & Experiences
MUST have at least 3 years’ experience in fundraising with a strong track record of securing funding for NGO activities from a variety of funding streams.
Experience in participatory proposal development processes.
Donor knowledge.
Budgeting principles.
Superior writing and presentation skills.
Knowledge and understanding of key issues in women empowerment.
