To establish a robust coordination mechanism with USIU’s stakeholders to achieve overall effectiveness in fundraising and social investment programs.
Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university.
- At least 2 years’ experience in Fundraising/Grand writing and Event Management.
Skills and Competencies
- Superior written, verbal and organizational skills.
- Excellent Interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work closely with high level staff/faculty and university committees.
- Read, Write and Speak Fluent English.
- Analytical, organizational and time management skills.
- Computer and IT skills.
Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
- Confidentiality and integrity.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Relationship builder & effective negotiator.
- Good communication skills.
- Self-motivated.
- Attention to detail.
- Adaptability and reliability.
If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international, and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply indicating in the subject line "Development (Fundraising) Officer". Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts by 5.00pm, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 to:
Director Administration,United States International University - Africa,
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: [email protected]
- Identify and research for fundraising and grants opportunities that match USIU-Africa’s strategic intent.
- Communication and engagement of USIU-Africa’s current partners and prospects, to facilitate solicitation for grants, donations, partnerships and sponsorship.
- Maintain active records for all existing funders and keep track of pledges and donations accurately.
- Prepare draft case statements for fundraising activities and provide institutional information for grant applications.
- Plan, implement and monitor fundraising and CSR events with all university stakeholders in accordance with existing university guidelines, and mobilize participation from all actors.
- Provide precise information about ongoing fundraising programmes for sharing in USIU-Africa’s formal communication channels and social media, for sustained donor interest and alumni giving.
- Carry out due diligence on potential fundraising partners to promote compatible and sustainable partnerships, in accordance with existing university guidelines.
- Be a liaison between USIU-Africa and Kasarani Neighbourhood Association and actively promote USIU Africa’s good repute in Neighborhood activities.
- Recruit and manage volunteers to participate in various fundraising activities and promote active participation in fundraising by USIU-Africa’s internal stakeholders.
- Maintaining partnerships and networks for donors, alumni and volunteers.
- Planning, implementing and promoting fundraising programs that support USIU’s strategic intent.
- Profiling and advancing University Advancement flagship projects and events.
- Supporting growth and service delivery for University CSR programs.
