KCA University is a dynamic private business university committed to quality service and ethical practices.
KCA University seeks to recruit a candidate to fill the following position;
Career Opportunity: Foundation Development Officer
Job Objective: To manage a portfolio of current and prospective donors through grant writing, donor prospecting and execution of fundraising events.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Establish and implement donor prospect development plan
- Manage a comprehensive donor prospect management system
- Utilize donor prospect research tools for gathering data on current and prospective donors.
- Devise creative fundraising solutions with limited resources using a combination of industry best practices and individual innovation
- Develop resource mobilization plans with specified outcomes for Foundation events.
- Develops ongoing Foundation messaging and publicity materials
- Identify University programs that could benefit from private support and present to potential donors
- Carry out donor survey and establish a robust, segmented and classified donor profile for the foundation
- Prepare a calendar on key donor meetings and events aligned to the foundation’s objectives
- Develop grant and/or funding proposals with technical summaries of major projects and work areas with donors
- Supervise volunteers of KCA University Foundation
- Maintains currency on new trends and advances in the field of fundraising and development.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences
- Master’s Degree in relevant field will be an added advantage
- At least 5 years’ work experience in grant writing and fund-raising activities
Other Skills and Competencies
- Fundraising skills
- I.T skills in fundraising and/or donor related management systems
- Organization skills
- Relationship building & Networking skills
- Project coordination skills
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter indicating current and desired salary, a detailed CV including three referees, academic & professional certificates and a clear copy of your Kenya National ID and iTax certificate via email to hrjobs@kcau.ac.ke by 30th May 2022.
KCA UNIVERSITY STAFF ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
The subject of your email should read: FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Head of Human Resources,
KCA University,
P.0. Box 56808-00200,
Nairobi, Kenya
Website: www.kcau.ac.ke