Fundraising Officer
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Nalafem is hiring a full-time Fundraising Officer in Nairobi to lead donor sourcing, grant proposal development, and fundraising strategy implementation. The role focuses on building relationships with foundations, corporations, and major donors across local and global levels. Candidates need at least 5 years of nonprofit development experience and strong written and spoken English; French is a plus.
- Full-time role based in Nairobi
- Requires 5+ years nonprofit fundraising experience
- Focus on major donor sourcing and grant proposals
- English required, French is a strong bonus
- Application via Nalafem Google Docs link
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- Nalafem Collective is a Pan-African platform of women politicians and activists united towards the liberation of African women and girls.
- Fundraising Officer
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Qualification
- BA/BSc/HND
Experience
5 years
Location
Nairobi
Job Field
Finance / Accounting / Audit
Scope of work
The role of the Fundraising Officer is to source and onboard major donors to advance the Nalafem’s fundraising and awareness raising efforts, and to create and oversee the implementation of the organization’s fundraising strategy. The position is responsible for identifying and building relationships with top prospective foundations, corporations, and individual donors as well as submitting grant proposals.
Duties and
in the nonprofit development field, and a proven record of securing major contributions from foundations, corporations, and additional sources;
working for nonprofit(s) of similar scope and size is a plus.
An acute understanding of the data infrastructure required for systematic resource mobilization especially AI powered.
Interpersonal and communications skills and capacity to build excellent relationships with key stakeholders, particularly with high-level individuals in a multinational environment.
researching and securing funds from organizations; access to high net worth databases and subscriptions to capacity research tools is a plus.
Comfort with and/or
of operating in a lean, start-up environment.
Strong communication in written and speaking English and French is a strong bonus.
Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
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Method of Application
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement Nalafem fundraising strategy in line with Nalafem’s key flagship projects and strategy through careful research and analysis;
- Develop and submit grant proposals ongoing basis
- Identify best practices and lessons learned directly linked to fundraising activities and contribute to early monitoring and evaluation efforts;
- Develop accurate benchmarks to guide in the projections.
- Join all donor meetings
- Develop list of top foundation and corporate prospects at from local to global levels ;
- Onboard major donors, and plan, implement, manage, and coordinate the stewardship activities of Nalafem’s major donors;
- Ensure appropriate and timely follow-up of donors following the receipt of pledges and funds through a professional stewardship AI powered infrastructure;
- Ensure Nalafem finds sponsors for special events throughout the year such as the fellowship and Nalafem Summit.
- Develop high quality financial and narrative reports, ensuring consistency, accuracy, clarity and timely submission in compliance with Nalafem as well as donor contractual requirements;
- Ensure compliance with Nalafem and donor
Requirements
- and compliance with the gifts acceptance policy, on the uses of funds, including budget monitoring, amendment requests and timely flagging of problems;
- Maintain and regularly update Nalafem's donor and partner database, ensuring accurate records of contact details, giving history, and engagement activity;
- Draft and send quarterly in collaboration with Director, update emails to partners and donors, highlighting key achievements, impact, and funding needs;
Qualifications and Skills
At least 5 years of professional