Fields of Life (FOL) is a Christian international development organisation that has worked in East Africa for over 30 years. Its primary mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable and marginalised children and communities through education, clean water, health, skills development and sustainable community programmes.

Responsibilities

Donor Relations building Networking and Marketing

• Donor research and relationship-building with local/external donors on funding prospects for development programmes.
• Packaging FOL’s programme development work in alignment with donor needs to secure support
• Promote FOL to the outside world with the purpose of building strategic relationships.
• Develop and maintain relevant and professional relationships with current partners, potential partners, and donors
• Participate in mapping potential donors and arranging face to face meetings with them in liaison with suitable members of FOL EA team.
• Participate in developing marketing materials and fundraising Initiatives in support of FOL EA Programme work.
• Represent FOL EA at network meetings as may be assigned by the Executive Director.

Grants Development

• Lead the development of fundable proposals both at the national and international levels, working closely with Programmes and members of the NI Fundraising team.
• Write appeals to tap into Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of in-country and foreign companies
• Conduct regular Web-based fundraising and marketing-related activities to further FOL programme work.
• Participate in information needs identification and gathering for purposes of proposal development.

Grants compliance, monitoring and Reporting.

• Assist in contract management and grants coordination to ensure quality and compliance to donor agreements.
• Assist in studying and interpreting guidelines on upcoming grants and disseminate information to all team members deemed to participate in proposal development i.e. both staff and consultants as the case may so require in a timely manner

Planning, Coordination and Reporting

• Participate in developing of a fundraising strategy for FOL EA
• Develop departmental budget and workplan to achieve agreed targets
• Work with the programmes team to ensure timely submission of complete donor reports in line with the reporting donor requirements.
• Coordinate with NI Fundraising Team to avoid any duplication and to ensure that Funding Proposals are of fundable quality.
• Provide updates as required to the NI Fundraising Team meetings
• Prepare monthly reports and give weekly updates on the pipeline to the SLT.
• To provide capacity building to programme and Finance teams with the objective of strengthening the fundraising function in FOL EA.
• Oversee digital campaigns, social media, and newsletters about Fields of Life’s work, using compelling messaging and tones that inspire action.
• Raise public awareness about Fields of Life’s work through effective communication and engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree from a recognized university
• Post graduate training in areas relevant to the role will be added advantage
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development relevant to the role purpose will also be advantageous.

Details of experience

• At least three years’ experience in a similar role
• Proven track record in fundraising that has directly resulted in increased income for an organization.
• Experience of utilizing the strength of an organization brand for charity/business development
• Proven track record of meeting challenging income targets
• Proven ability to build, manage and develop key stakeholder, client and donor relationships.
• Effective dissemination of information to large and diverse groups

• Donor Relations building Networking and Marketing
• Donor research and relationship-building with local/external donors on funding prospects for development programmes.
• Packaging FOL’s programme development work in alignment with donor needs to secure support
• Promote FOL to the outside world with the purpose of building strategic relationships.
• Develop and maintain relevant and professional relationships with current partners, potential partners, and donors
• Participate in mapping potential donors and arranging face to face meetings with them in liaison with suitable members of FOL EA team.
• Participate in developing marketing materials and fundraising Initiatives in support of FOL EA Programme work.
• Represent FOL EA at network meetings as may be assigned by the Executive Director.
• Grants Development
• Lead the development of fundable proposals both at the national and international levels, working closely with Programmes and members of the NI Fundraising team.
• Write appeals to tap into Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of in-country and foreign companies
• Conduct regular Web-based fundraising and marketing-related activities to further FOL programme work.
• Participate in information needs identification and gathering for purposes of proposal development.
• Grants compliance, monitoring and Reporting.
• Assist in contract management and grants coordination to ensure quality and compliance to donor agreements.
• Assist in studying and interpreting guidelines on upcoming grants and disseminate information to all team members deemed to participate in proposal development i.e. both staff and consultants as the case may so require in a timely manner
• Planning, Coordination and Reporting
• Participate in developing of a fundraising strategy for FOL EA
• Develop departmental budget and workplan to achieve agreed targets
• Work with the programmes team to ensure timely submission of complete donor reports in line with the reporting donor requirements.
• Coordinate with NI Fundraising Team to avoid any duplication and to ensure that Funding Proposals are of fundable quality.
• Provide updates as required to the NI Fundraising Team meetings
• Prepare monthly reports and give weekly updates on the pipeline to the SLT.
• To provide capacity building to programme and Finance teams with the objective of strengthening the fundraising function in FOL EA.
• Oversee digital campaigns, social media, and newsletters about Fields of Life’s work, using compelling messaging and tones that inspire action.
• Raise public awareness about Fields of Life’s work through effective communication and engagement.

• Ability to bring innovative creative thinking and fresh ideas to an organization and/ or its services.
• Knowledge of the fundraising environment and of a range techniques and disciplines which will support the cost-effective generation of income for FOL EA
• Exceptional written and oral skills with the ability to present and convey complex ideas and issues clearly and coherently
• Demonstrable ability to evaluate the type of initiatives and programmes within the scope of the post and initiate, develop and deliver new initiatives that build on their successes.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative and make decisions.
• Commitment to FOL’s core values and strategic direction

• Bachelors’ Degree from a recognized university
• Post graduate training in areas relevant to the role will be added advantage
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development relevant to the role purpose will also be advantageous.