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Fundraising - Directorate Of Resource Mobilization
Nairobi, Kenya
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James Hope University
MBA Program Coordinator – JHU Business School
Lagos, Nigeria
Closing: May 20, 2024
6 days remainingPublished: May 3, 2024 (11 days ago)
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Requirements
- Christian commitment and practice
- Bachelor's degree in PR, Communications, Marketing, Business Management, or other relevant discipline from an accredited university or its equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with a proven track record of resource mobilization and the creation of resource mobilization-oriented partnerships and stakeholder networks.
- Demonstrable experience in Business Development, Fundraising, Communication and Relationship Management
- Proven experience with writing quality proposals for local and international donors and an understanding of technical and financial requirements for grant proposals
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to tell compelling stories and leverage impact data for strong proposals
- Membership in the relevant professional bodies will be an advantage.
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Requirements
- Christian commitment and practice
- Bachelor's degree in PR, Communications, Marketing, Business Management, or other relevant discipline from an accredited university or its equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with a proven track record of resource mobilization and the creation of resource mobilization-oriented partnerships and stakeholder networks.
- Demonstrable experience in Business Development, Fundraising, Communication and Relationship Management
- Proven experience with writing quality proposals for local and international donors and an understanding of technical and financial requirements for grant proposals
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to tell compelling stories and leverage impact data for strong proposals
- Membership in the relevant professional bodies will be an advantage.
- Participate in the Formulation and implementation of comprehensive fundraising plans aligned with the organization's mission and objectives.
- Identify and prioritize potential funding sources, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and government entities.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing donors, sponsors, and supporters.
- Explore opportunities to establish new partnerships and collaborations with potential donors.
- Oversee fundraising campaigns and initiatives, ensuring they are well-planned and executed.
- Develop creative and compelling fundraising appeals to attract donations.
- Prepare grant proposals and applications for corporates, foundations and government funding.
- Research and identify appropriate grant opportunities for the organization.
- Organize fundraising events, to generate financial support.
- Coordinate logistics, marketing, and participant engagement for successful events.
- Develop and manage budgets related to fundraising activities.
- Provide regular reports to leadership on fundraising progress, outcomes, and challenges.
- Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards related to fundraising activities.
- Maintain accurate records of donations, donor information, and financial transactions.
- Collaborate with the marketing and communication teams to promote fundraising initiatives.
- Effectively communicate the impact of donations and the organization's mission to potential supporters.
- Foster a collaborative and goal-oriented environment within the team.
- Stay informed about fundraising trends, best practices, and changes in the philanthropic landscape.
- Continuously assess and adapt fundraising strategies based on industry developments.
- Support the Director Resource Mobilization in preparation of internal and external reports
- Ensuring consistent Christian behaviour in line with the university’s vision
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