Development (Fundraising) Officer at United States International University - USIU Africa

Job Summary:

To establish a robust coordination mechanism with USIU’s stakeholders to achieve overall effectiveness in fundraising and social investment programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research for fundraising and grants opportunities that match USIU-Africa’s strategic intent.
• Communication and engagement of USIU-Africa’s current partners and prospects, to facilitate solicitation for grants, donations, partnerships and sponsorship.
• Maintain active records for all existing funders and keep track of pledges and donations accurately.
• Prepare draft case statements for fundraising activities and provide institutional information for grant applications.
• Plan, implement and monitor fundraising and CSR events with all university stakeholders in accordance with existing university guidelines, and mobilize participation from all actors.
• Provide precise information about ongoing fundraising programmes for sharing in USIU-Africa’s formal communication channels and social media, for sustained donor interest and alumni giving.
• Carry out due diligence on potential fundraising partners to promote compatible and sustainable partnerships, in accordance with existing university guidelines.
• Be a liaison between USIU-Africa and Kasarani Neighbourhood Association and actively promote USIU Africa’s good repute in Neighborhood activities.
• Recruit and manage volunteers to participate in various fundraising activities and promote active participation in fundraising by USIU-Africa’s internal stakeholders.
• Maintaining partnerships and networks for donors, alumni and volunteers.
• Planning, implementing and promoting fundraising programs that support USIU’s strategic intent.
• Profiling and advancing University Advancement flagship projects and events.
• Supporting growth and service delivery for University CSR programs.

Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university.
• At least 2 years’ experience in Fundraising/Grand writing and Event Management.

Skills and Competencies

• Superior written, verbal and organizational skills.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work closely with high level staff/faculty and university committees.
• Read, Write and Speak Fluent English.
• Analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Computer and IT skills.

Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Confidentiality and integrity.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Relationship builder & effective negotiator.
• Good communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Attention to detail.
• Adaptability and reliability.