Development (Fundraising) Officer

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.
  

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.
  

• 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.