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Job description
Are you passionate about helping people reach their philanthropic goals? Are you are self-starter who loves to work independently? Are you motivated by the opportunity to provide service to others?
For the past 10 years, The Rotary Foundation has been working to continuously expand its fundraising efforts. It is therefore looking for a Fundraising Independent Contractor to assist its Senior Fundraising Advisor in the development and implementation of fundraising strategies in the assigned region. Although the role is based in Nairobi, the successful candidate will be accountable for Burundi, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. They will be required to work with volunteers and the Senior Fundraising Advisor to identify, cultivate and solicit prospective donors.
The role is suitable for an individual who is passionate about helping people reach their philanthropic goals. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who loves to work independently. They are also motivated by Rotary’s mission.
Detailed Responsibilities
- Relationship Management
- Build relationships with existing Rotary volunteers in order to work collaboratively on the objectives for the region
- Get to know the potential and existing donors with the capacity to make gifts of $10,000 or more
- Host and attend events to create awareness of the Rotary foundation, its projects and means of supporting its mission
- Respond to queries and requests from various stakeholders such donors and volunteers
- Regional Management
- Assist in defining and implementing a fund development plan for the assigned region This plan will need to enhance the annual fund as well as the major and planned giving efforts
- Play a crucial role in shaping the future fundraising direction in the region by providing input on what is and isn’t working
- Train volunteer committees on fund development related matters at Rotary Institutes, district events and other Rotary meetings as assigned
- Ensure that all legal and administration tasks for the region are completed accurately and timely
Does this sound like you?
- 2 - 4 years’ similar work experience
- Currently residing in Nairobi, Kenya
- Experience in fundraising development, training or sales with a large or international organisation
- Experience living, working or studying in a multinational environment
- High emotional intelligence, challenges boundaries and delivery focused
- Strong analytical, mathematical, communication, interpersonal and programme management skills
- Willing to travel, including weekends, within the assigned region
- Meet the visa qualification criteria for countries such as USA, South Africa and Zurich. This is because occasional travel to Rotary International Europe Africa Office in Zurich, Switzerland and Rotary International World Headquarters in Evanston, IL, USA will be required
- Proficiency in the use of computer analytical tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, databases and “Raiser’s Edge” software (preferred). Training will be provided on “Raiser’s Edge” as necessary
- Familiarity with nonprofit association and charitable tax regulations in Africa (preferred)
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