Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, December 10, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Strategic objective 2: To resource mobilize from trusts and foundations. (30% of total fundraising target)
To achieve this objective the fundraiser will
• Create a database of trust and foundations whose thematic focus align with CBM Kenya’s work. This database will be included in the donor scoping tool/document.
• Plan to provide timely responds to calls for proposals from identified trusts and foundations led by the fundraising manager with support from other staff.
• Train board members and staff (CBM Kenya & CBM Global) on how to engage in fundraising from trusts and foundations. One of the main entry points for raising money from trust and foundations is usually person-to-person relationships.
• Invest time in creating relationships with trusts and foundations through one-on-one meetings (both online and physical).

Strategic Objective 3: To establish funding relationships and partnerships with corporates aiming to raise both financial and in-kind resources - (10% of total fundraising target).
To achieve this objective the fundraiser will
• Research and identify corporates whose funding themes aligns with CBM Kenya’s work and develop a corporate database.
• Cultivate interest of corporates in our work and aim to establish long-term funding partnerships. He/she will start with corporates that are CBM Kenya’s business partners e.g., staff pension managers and suppliers.
• Invite identified corporates to attend CBM Kenya’s events, project activities or visit our beneficiaries as a way of interesting them to connect to our work.
• Stewardship – Continuous communication with corporate through social media, sharing reports and impact stories.

Strategic Objective 4: To strengthen CBM Kenya’s fundraising function through improved communication, fundraising network engagement, continuous learning, and staff skills enhancement**
To improve the fundraising function of CBM Kenya, the fundraiser will:
• Develop CBM Kenya marketing tools such as organizational profile, videos, branded folders, pamphlets, fliers, and newsletters and use them to promote CBM Kenya’s work.
• Enhance our communication through CBM Kenya social media platforms and regularly update our stakeholders and donors about our work, programs, and plans.
• Revamp CBM Kenya’s website to ensure it is attractive and has latest information about our work, programs, and achievements.
• Supervision of communication Intern who will support our communication and public relation work.
• Subscribe online platforms that provide alerts on new funding opportunities aligned to CBM Kenya’s work such as Funds for NGO.
• Explore possibilities of joining professional fundraising networks e.g., East Africa Philanthropy Network (EAPN) and Kenya Association of Professional Fundraisers (KAPF).
• Provide regular training to staff to have a better understanding of fundraising and their roles.

Requirements:
• Over 6 years demonstrated experience of fundraising from institutional donors, trusts, foundations, and corporates.
• Relevant academic qualifications with excellent writing skills.
• Ability to work well in a diverse team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Send your application letter and resume to info@cbmkenya.org  by COB 21st December 2022.

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