Resource Mobilizer at Optiven Limited

Job Details

• Developing, implementing and monitoring fundraising strategies that includes yearly targets to meet the costs of the current and future programmes.
• Coordinating all Foundation functions and activities; Grow Foundation kitty through donations.
• Approaching and raising funds from companies, trusts, partners/donors, Banks and foundations within Kenya and abroad.
• Developing, managing and updating databases to record donor contacts and preference information
• Maintaining a network of corporate contacts and effectively managing and maximizing these relationships.
• Provide regular email correspondence to foundation donors and prospective foundation donors regarding events and news pertaining to Optiven Foundation.
• Ensuring all Foundation pillars are covered and progress on each is done.
• Developing and coordinating web-based fundraising Sending thank you notes to all Foundation Donors and partners
• Monitoring and evaluating partners’ communications on a regular basis; Briefing the Trustees on partner specific communication.
• Conducting research on potential donors/partners such as trusts, foundations, companies and high net worth individuals who’s philanthropic or funding criteria match the Foundation’s vision and activities.
• Research on other Foundations strategies and update trustees for benchmarking.
• Managing and coordination of all Foundation events flawlessly Hyping the Foundation through social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
• Sale of books and other Foundation branded materials. At least 10 books sold in every event
• Preparing detailed weekly reports and ensuring they are with your supervisor by close of week.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Social Sciences or Community Development,
• Preferable has worked in NGO charitable organization
• Sociable and good attitude
• Ability to use social media flat form
• Ability to work independently, within a team and with strict deadlines.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent management & communication skills
• Organisational/planning skills
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Experience with proposal writing and institutional donors
• Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies
• Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research