Mathare Youth Sports Association Fundraising Manager Job in Kenya

Mathare Youth Sports Association (MYSA) announces the vacancy for a Fundraising Manager

Job Location: MYSA Headquarters.

Reports to: Chief Finance Officer

Job Specifications

• The Fundraising Manager will grow and sustain MYSA’s revenue to support the delivery of our work plan and maximise our impact for social transformation.


• Developing and implementing Fundraising Strategy and delivering specific fundraising programs relating to individual donors, major donors, grants & philanthropic foundations and corporate giving.


• Operating with integrity and according to equal opportunities, diversity and information protection policies and procedures at all time.


• Commitment and ability to work in a team


• Evidence of successfully delivering on project or job targets


• Creative business planning to secure support or funds

Responsibilities:

• Developing and delivering the MYSA Fundraising Strategy.


• Developing existing and new fundraising products, initiatives and events.


• Writing and presenting proposals through collaboration with project managers


• Managing the grant application process and ensuring that reporting is tracked and meets donors’ expectations


• Acquisition and retention of individual donors through developing relationships with all donors, identifying new potential major donors and nurturing relationships


• Researching, identification and acquisition of grants and major donations from philanthropic bodies, government departments, individual donors and the corporate sector.


• Attending relevant fundraising forums and groups


• Preparing annual income and expenditure fundraising budgets


• Recording, monitoring and reporting financial progress


• Provide regular progress updates against the delivery of specific fundraising activities and income targets and against the overall Fundraising Strategy to the MYSA Executive Director and Board of Trustees.


• Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of individual fundraising initiatives and campaigns

Qualifications:

• A First Degree from a recognized university or equivalent


• Demonstrated success in building individual donation revenue and programs.


• Demonstrated success in securing grants or major donations from philanthropic bodies, government, major donors and the corporate sector.


• Ability to work effectively in a team, with a friendly, positive, can-do attitude.


• Highly motivated self-starter with ability to prioritize tasks, forward plan, meet deadlines and deliver results.

Experience:

• Communication skills: writing dynamic funding proposals and inspiring people to commit to the cause in question.


• Interpersonal skills: you will be constantly interacting with people, persuading them of the value of the organization.


• Research skills and attention to detail: sourcing information and statistics, researching trends, assessing costs.

Send in your Curriculum Vitae at info@mysakenya.org by 15th February 2016 by 14:00hrs. 

Only the shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.