Strategic Partnerships & Grants Manager at Women's Global Education Project

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Strategic Partnerships and Grants Manager will help WGEP reach our annual revenue goals (2026 goal: $2M) and strategic objectives via:

Donor stewardship and partner development [50%]

• Lead grant prospecting and identify potential funding partners
• Cultivate and steward relationships with institutional, corporate, and individual donors in Kenya and East Africa.
• Draft and submit compelling grant proposals, concept notes, and budgets.
• Reach out to potential corporations for partnerships
• Develop materials for potential corporate partners as needed
• Manage foundation relations, in-person meetings, Zoom updates, and phone calls
• Write grant proposals and reports for major donors and grant partners
• Represent WGEP at donor conferences and networking events in person and online

Partner advisor and capacity building [25%]

• Provide ongoing technical support to local partner organizations in Kenya, which will include occasional travel to partner locations for site visits.
• Identify potential new partner organizations and conduct evaluations to determine their alignment with the WGEP.
• Provide tailored technical support to strengthen partner capacity in program delivery and reporting.
• Coordinate quarterly reporting and data collection aligned with WGEP’s monitoring and evaluation framework.
• Capture stories and updates from the field for the WGEP quarterly board meetings and communications materials.

Communications [25%]

• Develop press releases, feature stories, and thought pieces for relevant Kenyan and regional media outlets.
• Serve as an ambassador for WGEP in Kenya, representing the organization in external meetings and public forums.
• Collaborate with the global team to produce high-quality content—written, visual, and video—highlighting program impact.

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Passion for gender equality, girls’ education, and equitable international development
• 5+ years’ experience in non-profit development
• Experience in grant writing for foundation and corporate partners
• Excellent writing skills, interpersonal communication skills, and comfort with public speaking
• Knowledge and experience with grant writing within the philanthropic landscape for girls’ education
• Ability to work independently, multitask with ease, and be a creative problem solver
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting with other staff members, local partners, and the board of directors
• Demonstrated ability to develop complex strategies and implement action plans
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, Master's degree preferred