Head of Fundraising at KCB Bank Kenya

Kenya Commercial Bank Limited is registered as a non-operating holding company which started operations as a licensed banking institution with effect from January 1, 2016. The holding company oversees KCB Kenya - incorporated with effect from January 1, 2016 - and all KCB's regional units in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia and South Sudan. It als...

 

Head of Fundraising

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience8 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldProject Management 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: MUST NOT BE MORE THAN 

Program Development: 

  • Lead efforts to identify and prioritize high-impact programs and initiatives that align with KCBF’s strategic objectives. 
  • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop compelling funding proposals and articulate the potential impact of proposed projects.

Donor Cultivation and Stewardship: 

  • Identify and cultivate relationships with individual donors, major gift prospects, corporations, foundations, and other potential funding sources. 
  • Engage donors through personalized communications, meetings, events, and stewardship activities to deepen their commitment to KCB Foundation. 
  • Maintain an informatics system that monitors and updates on the funding and opportunity pipeline, and lead pipeline and information management to drive informed decisions on future opportunities.

Fundraising Campaigns: 

  • Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of fundraising campaigns, including annual appeals, major gift drives, capital campaigns, and special events.
  • Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to develop compelling messaging and materials that inspire donor engagement and support.

Grant Writing and Management: 

  • Oversee the grant writing process, working closely with Director Foundation, Head of Programs, program managers, grants writer, and other staff to develop competitive grant proposals. 
  • Ensure alignment between grant opportunities and programmatic goals, and manage grant reporting requirements to maintain funder compliance

Strategic Planning:

  • Develop and implement regional fundraising strategies aligned with Foundation’s goals and priorities.
  • Identify new fundraising opportunities, trends, and emerging donor interests within the region.
  • Scope and identify opportunities for funding, Coordination of efforts and knowledge management aimed at winning new business.
  • Conduct regular assessments and analyses of fundraising performance, trends, and effectiveness.

Team Leadership and Capacity Building:

  • Provide leadership in institutional resource mobilization and fund raising across KCB Foundation, regional offices including subsidiaries.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence within the fundraising department.
  • Identify training and professional development opportunities to enhance fundraising skills and competencies.
  • Support programs and business units to develop and implement resource mobilization strategies.
  • Provide technical training and capacity building to countries, staff and project implementation teams on resource mobilization, intelligence gathering, proposal writing to develop high quality proposals.
  • Liaise with partnerships and policy and advocacy teams, working together to engage critical stakeholders and generate leads for new/enhanced program funding. 

Compliance and Reporting:

  • Review proposals and pitch materials for compliance and soundness with donor requirements as well as adherence to KCB Foundation and Group policies and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant fundraising regulations, policies, and best practices within the region.
  • Prepare accurate and timely reports on fundraising activities, progress, and outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with finance and administrative teams to track fundraising revenues, expenses, and budget allocations.

 Representation: 

  • Cultivate relationships with strategic funders, donors, and other stakeholders to enhance the organization's visibility and funding opportunities. 
  • Attend meetings, conferences, and networking events to promote the organization's work and identify potential funding prospects.
  • Promote the work of KCB Foundation through in person and written engagements to external stakeholders including donors, public sector and other relevant stakeholders.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Academic & Professional

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree — Any relevant field (RQ)

Professional Qualifications:

  • Fundraising/resource mobilization/program implementation (AA)
  • Master’s degree — Business Administration (MBA) / Marketing / Related Field / Project Management / Social Sciences / Communication (AA)

Experience

Total Minimum No of Years’ Experience Required: 8 years

Detail:

  • Donor Fundraising — 8 years (ES)
  • Track record of raising at least Ksh 1B annually — 3 years (DE)
  • Proposal, concept note and idea note development and preparation — 8 years (ES)
  • Programme development — 5 years (ES)
  • Partnership management — 4 years (ES)
  • Research — 3 years (DE)
  • Monitoring & evaluation — 2 years (DE)

Check how your CV aligns with this job

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to KCB Bank Kenya on eoin.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com to apply

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