Resource Mobilization & Partnership Manager at Starehe Girls’ Centre And School
Starehe Girls’ Centre
- Kenya
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Developing, implementing and monitoring resource mobilization and partnership strategies that includes yearly targets to meet the financial needs of the Centre.
- Lead the identification of new donors, maintain and develop relationships with potential funders by strategically mapping donors and recruiting funders to align interests and impact of the Centre; being current and up to date with available resource mobilization initiatives and legal issues affecting corporate resources mobilization.
- Conduct research on potential partners/donors/alliance such as foundations, alumni chapters, trusts, societies, companies and find partners whose funding criteria match the Centre's vision and activities.
- Develop high quality funding proposals, funder briefings and packets, funder reports, and maintaining communications with funder organizations; ensure all partners receives appropriate and timely reports and updates; understand reporting requirements for various partners.
- Oversee and manage the work and staff of the Centre's sponsorship office - including ensuring adequate responsiveness to individual sponsors; work closely with other staff in regard to conceptualization; writing, reviewing needed documents; communication and submission of the relevant documents for targeted resources mobilization initiatives.
- Develop and coordinate resource mobilization communication materials and ensure that fundraising and resource mobilization information are up to date online and social media presence including the Centre's web-based resource mobilization.
- Establish partnerships and collaboration with strategic non-financial partners.
- Contribute to the production of the Annual Review and Newsletter, including writing, copy, liaising with printers and designers, distribution to Starehe Girls sponsors, donors and partners.
- Collate case studies, photographs and video from various school events in conjunction with the school Information and Technology department for use later and to store in the Centre archive.
- Aim to train and sensitize other staff members on resource mobilization skills and strategy in order to build effective resources mobilization team.
- Developing the annual work plans based on approved strategy together with expenditure and revenue budget for each resource mobilization initiatives.
- In liaison with the BOT Resource Mobilization committee, prepare annual fundraising activities; Golf, walk, dinner etc.
- Master's degree in Social Science, Business Communication, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field from a recognized University.
- Bachelor's Degree in international development, International Relations, Development or any related field from a recognized University.
- In possession of additional programme and resource mobilization training will be an added advantage.
- A minimum 8 years (5 of which should be in not for profit or NGO Sector) of demonstrated experience in developing fund-raising strategy and institutional resource mobilization, proposal and grants writing, reporting and subsequent management of the same.
- A proven track record of fundraising from major donors, corporate and foundations.
- A proven track record of character consistent with the ethos of Starehe.
- Must be IT savvy with experience in modern computer packages to support decision making and operation of all functions.
- A self-driven individual who is committed to sacrificial service, excellence, accountability, and leadership that is solely focused on the students and the good name of Starehe.
- An individual of impeccable character, integrity, and good moral standing.
- Excellent organizational skills: flexible and able to multi-task, with demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities.
- Attention to detail and accuracy, planning and organizing.
- Strong communication skills
- Problem analysis
- Strong judgment and problem-solving and supervisory skills
- Strong sense of accountability, integrity, and ability to handle highly visible responsibilities.
- Ability to take initiative, act independently and direct one's own work.
- Guided by exceptional common sense, maturity, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
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