Fractional Fundraising & Donor Relations Specialist at TUME Middle Africa Consulting Limited

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position has the overall responsibilities of:

• Build, steward, and expand strong relationships with existing and prospective donors, foundations, and partners to ensure sustained and long-term funding support. Meet or exceed annual fundraising goals.
• Prepare and submit high-quality grant proposals and donor reports aligned with organizational strategy and program priorities.
• Monitor fundraising performance, ensure data integrity, report to senior management and the Board, and strengthen internal fundraising capacity.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Fractional Fundraising & Donor Relations Specialist is responsible and accountable for the following core job elements:

• Cultivate, steward, and grow relationships with existing and potential donors, foundations, and partners through personalized communications, updates, and events.
• Research and identify new funding opportunities to diversify and expand revenue streams. Maintain a portfolio of funding opportunities and donor databases
• Prepare and submit compelling grant proposals, donor reports, and fundraising communications.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Director and program teams to ensure alignment of fundraising strategies with organizational goals and programmatic priorities.
• Support donor stewardship activities, including regular updates, engagement events, and personalized communications.
• Monitor fundraising performance and provide regular progress reports to senior management and the Board.
• Maintain accurate and organized donor records and fundraising databases.
• Mentor and build capacity within the fundraising team or volunteers, as applicable.
• Represent the organization at donor meetings, conferences, and networking events when required.

EDUCATIONAL AND COLLATERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• An undergraduate degree in business, communications, or a related field, with over eight (8) years in NGO fundraising and donor relations, including proven success in securing grants.
• Must have proven high-level fundraising experience in international NGOs, including those of 501 (c) (3) registered.
• Evidence of writing winning grant proposals and demonstrated success in meeting fundraising targets and managing donor relations.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement effective fundraising plans.
• Experience using fundraising databases and digital tools for donor management and reporting.
• Must be willing to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality results within a part-time engagement.
• Deep familiarity with Kenyan NGO regulatory frameworks, donor management and best practices in fundraising.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain independence, objectivity, and integrity.
• A mature individual with outstanding analytical skills and exceptional communication and presentation talents.