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- Where
- Nairobi, Kenya
- How to apply
- Directly to the employer by email. The address is in the listing below.
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Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and execute a robust, multi-year Resource Development Strategy covering major gifts, institutional grants, corporate sponsorships, church engagement, and individual donor giving.
Serve as the organization’s primary liaison to donors, institutional funders, and key stakeholders.
Cultivate, steward, and maintain strong relationships with the local church, foundations, corporations, learning institutions, and high-net-worth supporters.
Oversee the end-to-end grant management cycle—from prospecting and writing compelling proposals to overseeing compliance, reporting, and donor stewardship.
Review and recommend grant agreements and strategic partnership proposals for final sign-off by the Executive Director.
Guide organizational communications, marketing campaigns, and brand visibility in collaboration with the Communications team.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Communications, Business Administration, Theology, or related fields from a recognized university; a Master’s Degree in Strategic Management, Communications, Business Administration (MBA), Project Management, International Relations, or a closely related field is an added advantage.
Professional certifications in Fundraising, Grant Writing, or Resource Mobilization are desirable.
Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in resource mobilization, fundraising, grant management, or partnership development within the Non-Profit / PBO sector in Kenya or East Africa, with at least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
Proven, verifiable track record of successful grant acquisition and fundraising.
Deep understanding of the public benefit/charitable sector in Kenya, including local philanthropy dynamics, church
relations, and international donor compliance.
Excellent strategic planning, budget management, and analytical skills.
Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and executive presentation skills.
High level of personal integrity, accountability, and commitment to the organization's mission and faith values.
Minimum qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
How to apply
Email applications with a detailed CV, copies of certificates, and three referees (Professional, Social, and Church). Include office and mobile telephone contacts for both the applicant and referees, and email them with the subject line Resource Development Manager by Friday, 6th November 2026.
Email: career.rdm@btlea.org
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