Resource Development Manager

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.