Business Development & Partnerships Officer

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Akili Dada

  • Career category: Fundraising/ Grant management
  • Job type: Job
  • Humanitarian or Development: Development
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 16/08/2024
  • Location: Kenya
Education Economic justice
 About Akili Dada
Akili Dada is an award-winning leadership incubator anchored on the belief that girls and young women CAN, DO and WILL LEAD. Our mission is to nurture transformational feminist leadership in girls and young women from underserved backgrounds to meet the urgent need for more African women in leadership.

Deliverables
Fundraising Strategy Development Activities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy that aligns with Akili Dada’s Strategic Plan 2024-2028 and institutional mandate.
  • Identify and prioritize fundraising targets, including high-priority, medium-priority, and other priority prospects.
  • Conduct market research (external) and needs assessment (internal) to identify new fundraising opportunities.
  • Analyze market trends and donor landscapes to identify opportunities and threats.
Business Development

  • Establish and strengthen donor and partner networks in Kenya, across Africa, and globally, including the United States and Europe (including Nordic Countries).
  • Develop strategic partnerships with organizations that align with our values and mission.
  • Create a systematic process for identifying, cultivating, and managing potential donors, allowing for better tracking and engagement from initial contact to becoming regular contributors.

Leadership & Reporting

  • Lead regular and timely donor reporting efforts, detailing the impact of contributions as well as the progress and outcomes of funded projects.
  • Collaborate with the Communications department to develop and distribute newsletters and updates to keep Akili Dada’s stakeholders informed and engaged.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to gather necessary data and information for donor reports.

Stakeholder Management and Engagement

  • Organize appreciation events and recognition programs for donors to acknowledge their contributions.
  • Respond promptly to donor inquiries and feedback to foster trust and satisfaction.
  • Segment donors based on their interests and giving capacity to tailor engagement strategies.

Proposal Development and Grant Writing

  • Research and identify potential grant opportunities that align with Akili Dada’s mission and programs.
  • Prepare compelling grant proposals that effectively communicate the organization’s needs, goals, and impact.
  • In collaboration with the Finance and Operations Manager develop budgets and financial plans for grant proposals, ensuring they are accurate and align with the project objectives.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related field.
  • 5-7 years of proven business development experience in the non-profit, social impact, corporate and/or start-up space.
  • Strong network with the ability to proactively seek new financial and partnership opportunities both regionally and internationally including through crowdfunding and online campaign experience.
  • Proven experience working with international donors, corporates and philanthropists and the ability to fundraise for annual budgets of USD 2 million+.
  • Experience in building long-term relationships with stakeholders and networks.
  • Proven experience working with senior leadership teams.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate and work well with others regardless of position, background or geographical location.
  • Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and manage risk and uncertainty.
  • Ability to travel as needed and attend after-hours work events.
 

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