Resource Mobilization Officer at Bible Translation and Literacy

The Resource Mobilization Officer is responsible for building an increasingly, diversified network of supporters, including institutional, corporate, donors / partners as well as other philanthropic institutions / individuals who believe in the work of Bible Translation and Literacy.

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing and monitoring fundraising strategies that includes yearly targets to meet the costs of the current and future programmes.
• Approaching and raising funds from companies, trusts, partners/donors, and foundations within Kenya.
• Conducting research on potential donors/partners such as trusts, foundations, companies and high net worth individuals, etc., finding a match with partners whose philanthropic or funding criteria match the organization’s, or its partners vision and activities.
• Raising awareness of BTL and its work nationally.
• Assisting in the preparation of project proposals for corporate and other funding agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Institutional Fundraising, Marketing, Business Development, Development Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, or Business Administration.
• Minimum four years of demonstrated experience in developing fundraising strategy and institutional fundraising.
• Experience in writing winning fund raising appeals to companies, trusts, partners / donors, and foundations is essential.
• In-depth exposure to the use of various media platforms such as print, electronic / online, and social media, for communication and brand building is desirable.
• Prior experience / understanding of the development sector, is essential.