Fundraising Manager at Amnesty International

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Managers, all staff, Board Members, Specific Staff with the Amnesty International Secretariat and Funding Partners with related responsibilities and areas of work  

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write and manage fundraising strategy that leverages organisation-wide resources and relationships (20%)
• Cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-net-worth individual donors (50%)
• Building a robust donor base by developing and maintaining long-term relationships with funders through community outreach, accurate and regular reporting, and marketing activities. (20%)
• Building capacity for clear reporting and accountability by improving fundraising platforms, improving systems and processes to support the fundraising growth of the organization. (10%)

A change-maker with a passion and understanding of human rights, you will ensure all Amnesty fundraising initiatives and actions are underpinned by our theory of change by;

• Designing and managing participatory dialogues, public events and social mass media engagement to design and retain relevance of Amnesty’s fundraising model for existing and potential supporters.
• Proactively growing fundraising across diversified income streams from like-minded funding institutions, philanthropists and individuals who give.
• Establishing approaches, policies and systems that attract, engage, and retain loyal donors and giving supporters.
• Establishing accountability reporting systems and products that communicate value for money powerfully and transparently to institutional and individual donors.
• Engage and support other Amnesty initiatives nationally, regionally, and globally to build comparative understanding and synergies across the Amnesty movement.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• A minimum of an undergraduate university degree.
• At least eight years’ experience in fundraising in at least one of the following areas namely, public sector partnerships, major donors, trusts/foundations or corporate fundraising.
• At least three years’ fundraising experience in an international setting ideally with an international organization and with experience in Africa.
• Experience of creating and implementing a fundraising strategy that has secured at least USD 1 million.
• Experience and expertise in developing relationships with institutional donors, high net worth individuals or corporations.
• Strong diplomatic skills with sensitivity to political and cultural issues.
• High ethical standards of ethical behavior, good judgment, respect for others, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrable analytical, numerical, and budgetary skills including preparing fundraising budgets and proficient use of excel and spreadsheets.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills in a multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in influencing and contributing to strategic decision making and providing advice to the rest of senior management, board and other stakeholders.
• Adheres to Amnesty International Kenya’s values which are integrity, courageous solidarity, inclusivity and Innovative Creativity.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Experience working in the human rights and social justice environment.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience of working with the Kenyan diaspora.
• Proven track record of generating significant grants and gifts in the region of USD 3 Million
• Fundraising experience in markets other than Kenya.

All applications must be received on or before Wednesday 20th December 2023, 2359, hours (EAT)