We are looking for a Head of Public Fundraising who will play a crucial role in driving our fundraising efforts with bilateral and multilateral donors. They will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive public fundraising strategy to ensure long-term sustainability of our projects in Kenya and other countries in the future. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in working with multilateral institutions and securing seven-figure grants, exceptional communication skills, and a deep commitment to our mission.
What You Will Do
Fundraising Strategy Development: Design and implement a long-term public fundraising strategy that aligns with EIDU's mission and financial goals
Donor Engagement & Grant Acquisition: Independently cultivate relationships with relevant multilateral and bilateral donors and identify and secure grants from these donors
Internal Collaboration: Work closely with the Fundraising, Government Relations and Finance teams to create proposals and align on internal planning.
Fundraising Support: Support other fundraising efforts of the team as necessary.
Field Visits: Arrange and host field visits for donors and other partners, being able to act as EIDU's representative and answer their program questions.
What You Should Bring
At least 8 years of experience in Fundraising, including direct experience of securing seven-figure grants from multilateral or bilateral donors and building long-term donor relationships.
Ability to work in a start-up environment navigating complex and fast-changing circumstances.
Highly organised person with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work reliably with end-to-end project ownership.
Excellent communication and writing skills in English (required).
Familiarity with numbers, budgets and spreadsheets (Excel) (required).
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with people at all levels of the organisation and from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
The desire to use your skills to bring about positive social change for underprivileged children.