Fundraising Officer – Directorate of Resource Mobilization
2025-09-12T14:10:07+00:00
Daystar University
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Education, and Training
Management
2025-09-26T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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Purpose of the Job:
The incumbent supports the Director of Resource Mobilization in the cultivation and management of donor relationships, coordinates fundraising events and campaigns, and ensures the effective implementation of fundraising strategies. With a focus on revenue generation, relationship building, and campaign management, the Fundraising Officer plays a pivotal role in securing financial resources to advance the university's mission and vision.
Requirements:
- Christian commitment and practice
- Master's degree in PR, Fundraising Management, Communications, Marketing, Business Management, or other relevant discipline from an accredited university or its equivalent.
- Minimum of seven years of experience, three of which must at least be as a Senior Officer or Manager with a proven track record of resource mobilization and the creation of resource mobilization-oriented partnerships and stakeholder networks.
- Demonstrable experience in Business Development, Fundraising, Communication and Relationship Management.
- Proven experience with writing quality proposals for local and international donors and an understanding of technical and financial requirements for grant proposals.
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to tell compelling stories and leverage impact data for strong proposals.
- Membership in relevant professional bodies will be an advantage.
Responsibilities.
- Participate in the formulation and implementation of comprehensive fundraising plans aligned with the organization's mission and objectives.
- Identify and prioritize potential funding sources, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and government entities.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing donors, sponsors, and supporters.
- Explore opportunities to establish new partnerships and collaborations with potential donors.
- Oversee fundraising campaigns and initiatives, ensuring they are well-planned and executed.
- Develop creative and compelling fundraising appeals to attract donations.
- Prepare grant proposals and applications for corporates, foundations and government funding.
- Research and identify appropriate grant opportunities for the organization.
- Organize fundraising events to generate financial support.
- Coordinate logistics, marketing, and participant engagement for successful events.
- Develop and manage budgets related to fundraising activities.
- Provide regular reports to leadership on fundraising progress, outcomes, and challenges.
- Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards related to fundraising activities.
- Maintain accurate records of donations, donor information, and financial transactions.
- Collaborate with the marketing and communication teams to promote fundraising initiatives.
- Effectively communicate the impact of donations and the organization's mission to potential supporters.
- Foster a collaborative and goal-oriented environment within the team.
- Stay informed about fundraising trends, best practices, and changes in the philanthropic landscape.
- Continuously assess and adapt fundraising strategies based on industry developments.
- Support the Director Resource Mobilization in preparation of internal and external reports.
- Ensure consistent Christian behaviour in line with the university’s vision.
Participate in the formulation and implementation of comprehensive fundraising plans aligned with the organization's mission and objectives. Identify and prioritize potential funding sources, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and government entities. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing donors, sponsors, and supporters. Explore opportunities to establish new partnerships and collaborations with potential donors. Oversee fundraising campaigns and initiatives, ensuring they are well-planned and executed. Develop creative and compelling fundraising appeals to attract donations. Prepare grant proposals and applications for corporates, foundations and government funding. Research and identify appropriate grant opportunities for the organization. Organize fundraising events to generate financial support. Coordinate logistics, marketing, and participant engagement for successful events. Develop and manage budgets related to fundraising activities. Provide regular reports to leadership on fundraising progress, outcomes, and challenges. Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards related to fundraising activities. Maintain accurate records of donations, donor information, and financial transactions. Collaborate with the marketing and communication teams to promote fundraising initiatives. Effectively communicate the impact of donations and the organization's mission to potential supporters. Foster a collaborative and goal-oriented environment within the team. Stay informed about fundraising trends, best practices, and changes in the philanthropic landscape. Continuously assess and adapt fundraising strategies based on industry developments. Support the Director Resource Mobilization in preparation of internal and external reports. Ensure consistent Christian behaviour in line with the university’s vision.
Christian commitment and practice Master's degree in PR, Fundraising Management, Communications, Marketing, Business Management, or other relevant discipline from an accredited university or its equivalent. Minimum of seven years of experience, three of which must at least be as a Senior Officer or Manager with a proven track record of resource mobilization and the creation of resource mobilization-oriented partnerships and stakeholder networks. Demonstrable experience in Business Development, Fundraising, Communication and Relationship Management. Proven experience with writing quality proposals for local and international donors and an understanding of technical and financial requirements for grant proposals. Excellent writing skills with the ability to tell compelling stories and leverage impact data for strong proposals. Membership in relevant professional bodies will be an advantage.
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Vacancy title:
Fundraising Officer – Directorate of Resource Mobilization
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
Daystar University
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 26 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 12 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Purpose of the Job:
The incumbent supports the Director of Resource Mobilization in the cultivation and management of donor relationships, coordinates fundraising events and campaigns, and ensures the effective implementation of fundraising strategies. With a focus on revenue generation, relationship building, and campaign management, the Fundraising Officer plays a pivotal role in securing financial resources to advance the university's mission and vision.
Requirements:
- Christian commitment and practice
- Master's degree in PR, Fundraising Management, Communications, Marketing, Business Management, or other relevant discipline from an accredited university or its equivalent.
- Minimum of seven years of experience, three of which must at least be as a Senior Officer or Manager with a proven track record of resource mobilization and the creation of resource mobilization-oriented partnerships and stakeholder networks.
- Demonstrable experience in Business Development, Fundraising, Communication and Relationship Management.
- Proven experience with writing quality proposals for local and international donors and an understanding of technical and financial requirements for grant proposals.
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to tell compelling stories and leverage impact data for strong proposals.
- Membership in relevant professional bodies will be an advantage.
Responsibilities.
- Participate in the formulation and implementation of comprehensive fundraising plans aligned with the organization's mission and objectives.
- Identify and prioritize potential funding sources, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and government entities.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing donors, sponsors, and supporters.
- Explore opportunities to establish new partnerships and collaborations with potential donors.
- Oversee fundraising campaigns and initiatives, ensuring they are well-planned and executed.
- Develop creative and compelling fundraising appeals to attract donations.
- Prepare grant proposals and applications for corporates, foundations and government funding.
- Research and identify appropriate grant opportunities for the organization.
- Organize fundraising events to generate financial support.
- Coordinate logistics, marketing, and participant engagement for successful events.
- Develop and manage budgets related to fundraising activities.
- Provide regular reports to leadership on fundraising progress, outcomes, and challenges.
- Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards related to fundraising activities.
- Maintain accurate records of donations, donor information, and financial transactions.
- Collaborate with the marketing and communication teams to promote fundraising initiatives.
- Effectively communicate the impact of donations and the organization's mission to potential supporters.
- Foster a collaborative and goal-oriented environment within the team.
- Stay informed about fundraising trends, best practices, and changes in the philanthropic landscape.
- Continuously assess and adapt fundraising strategies based on industry developments.
- Support the Director Resource Mobilization in preparation of internal and external reports.
- Ensure consistent Christian behaviour in line with the university’s vision.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 84
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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