Head of Public Fundraising at EIDU

We are looking for a Head of Public Fundraising who will play a crucial role in driving our fundraising efforts with bilateral and multilateral donors. They will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive public fundraising strategy to ensure long-term sustainability of our projects in Kenya and other countries in the future. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in working with multilateral institutions and securing seven-figure grants, exceptional communication skills, and a deep commitment to our mission.
What You Will Do

• Fundraising Strategy Development: Design and implement a long-term public fundraising strategy that aligns with EIDU’s mission and financial goals
• Donor Engagement & Grant Acquisition: Independently cultivate relationships with relevant multilateral and bilateral donors and identify and secure grants from these donors
• Internal Collaboration: Work closely with the Fundraising, Government Relations and Finance teams to create proposals and align on internal planning.
• Fundraising Support: Support other fundraising efforts of the team as necessary.
• Field Visits: Arrange and host field visits for donors and other partners, being able to act as EIDU’s representative and answer their program questions.

What You Should Bring

• At least 8 years of experience in Fundraising, including direct experience of securing seven-figure grants from multilateral or bilateral donors and building long-term donor relationships.
• Ability to work in a start-up environment navigating complex and fast-changing circumstances.
• Highly organised person with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work reliably with end-to-end project ownership.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English (required).
• Familiarity with numbers, budgets and spreadsheets (Excel) (required).
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with people at all levels of the organisation and from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• The desire to use your skills to bring about positive social change for underprivileged children.