Job Description
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 a relevant field will be an added advantage
• At least 5 years of 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