Kenya

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: MUST NOT BE MORE THAN 

1. Program Development:
   • Lead efforts to identify and prioritize high-impact programs and initiatives that align with KCBF’s strategic objectives. 
   • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop compelling funding proposals and articulate the potential impact of proposed projects.
2. Donor Cultivation and Stewardship:
   • Identify and cultivate relationships with individual donors, major gift prospects, corporations, foundations, and other potential funding sources. 
   • Engage donors through personalized communications, meetings, events, and stewardship activities to deepen their commitment to KCB Foundation. 
   • Maintain an informatics system that monitors and updates on the funding and opportunity pipeline, and lead pipeline and information management to drive informed decisions on future opportunities.
3. Fundraising Campaigns:
   • Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of fundraising campaigns, including annual appeals, major gift drives, capital campaigns, and special events.
   • Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to develop compelling messaging and materials that inspire donor engagement and support.
4. Grant Writing and Management:
   • Oversee the grant writing process, working closely with Director Foundation, Head of Programs, program managers, grants writer, and other staff to develop competitive grant proposals. 
   • Ensure alignment between grant opportunities and programmatic goals, and manage grant reporting requirements to maintain funder compliance.
5. Strategic Planning:

• Develop and implement regional fundraising strategies aligned with Foundation’s goals and priorities.
• Identify new fundraising opportunities, trends, and emerging donor interests within the region.
• Scope and identify opportunities for funding, Coordination of efforts and knowledge management aimed at winning new business.
• Conduct regular assessments and analyses of fundraising performance, trends, and effectiveness.

6. Team Leadership and Capacity Building:

• Provide leadership in institutional resource mobilization and fund raising across KCB Foundation, regional offices including subsidiaries.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence within the fundraising department.
• Identify training and professional development opportunities to enhance fundraising skills and competencies.
• Support programs and business units to develop and implement resource mobilization strategies.
• Provide technical training and capacity building to countries, staff and project implementation teams on resource mobilization, intelligence gathering, proposal writing to develop high quality proposals.
• Liaise with partnerships and policy and advocacy teams, working together to engage critical stakeholders and generate leads for new/enhanced program funding. 

7. Compliance and Reporting:

• Review proposals and pitch materials for compliance and soundness with donor requirements as well as adherence to KCB Foundation and Group policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant fundraising regulations, policies, and best practices within the region.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports on fundraising activities, progress, and outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with finance and administrative teams to track fundraising revenues, expenses, and budget allocations.

8. Representation: 

• Cultivate relationships with strategic funders, donors, and other stakeholders to enhance the organization’s visibility and funding opportunities. 
• Attend meetings, conferences, and networking events to promote the organization’s work and identify potential funding prospects.
• Promote the work of KCB Foundation through in person and written engagements to external stakeholders including donors, public sector and other relevant stakeholders.

Academic & Professional

Experience