Volunteer Fundraiser at TAYONEHO

Job Title: Volunteer Fundraiser
Department: Projects and Planning
Report to: Managing Director

PURPOSE OF POSITION
To provide assistance to the head or the board of the organization in identifying donor resources, raising funds and writing proposals for long-term organizational sustainability. Also responsible for all outreach efforts and working with the program/ project coordinator, finance Officer, Research Officer and the team to coordinate project training, technical assistance and other projects/ program activities in an efficient and timely manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

-Advise and assist the Executive Director and all Programme Directors in devising and implementing fundraising strategies for their programmes and specific projects and review their implementation on a regular basis.
-Compile and maintain a database of international and local donor organizations (international foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies and private corporations offering donations).
-Regularly monitor donor websites and identify and inform donor opportunities matching the work of the organization.
-Maintain a website and regularly update it with information about organization’s work.
-Assist the Director in writing concept notes, project ideas and project proposals and ensure their timely submission.
-Undertake independent research in finding alternative resources for long-term sustainability of the organization.
-Assist the Director in developing business plans to generate income from various sources.
-Undertake online research and build contacts with potential individual donors and raise funds for the activities of the organization.
-Maintain relationships with existing donors and respond to their requests regularly and keep updating them about the work of the organization.
-Improve and develop communications material for the organization such as brochure, website, annual report, DVD, poster etc.
-Organize or provide assistance in organizing any fundraising events for the organization.
-Suggest other innovative ideas for effective resource mobilization.
-Ensure that donor reports meet requirements and contracts and that they are of a high standard and submitted on time.
-Ensure that accurate and up-to-date information is maintained on all submissions, grant-funded projects and donors in relevant databases and filing systems.
-Keep the organization up-to-date on changing donor priorities and ensure that new funding opportunities are identified and shared with teams in a timely manner.
-Work closely with the Communications Manager, the Executive Management Committee and others across the organization to increase our profile and enhance our reputation within the donor community.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Knowledge.
The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
-Proposal writing.
-Project design.
-Office administration.
-Project monitoring and evaluation.
-Budget preparation.
-Human resource management.
-Performance review methods and techniques.
-Delegation.
-Mentoring and Coaching.

Skills.
The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:
-Supervisory skills.
-Team building.
-Analytical and problem solving skills.
-Decision making skills.
-Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
-Effective written communication skills.
-Ability to communicate effectively in English
-Computer skills.
-Stress management skills
-Time management skills.

Professional Qualifications.
The Volunteer Fundraiser must attain the required knowledge, skills and attitudes through completion of a Bachelor degree in Project Management, Community development, Sociology.
Working Experience

Working Experience.
-Minimum 1 years experience of developing and implementation of strategic plans, project management.
- Experience in the not for profit sector/ Non-governmental organization.
- Experience writing log frames.
- Proven experience of and ability to plan effectively at the organizational level.

Application details

Applications for the position close at 9am on Monday 25th August 2014.

Please email applications to tayonehotz@gmail.com, post to TAYONEHO, PO Box 52456, Bugando, Mwanza.

For more information about the position please contact Mr. Imani Tinda, Managing Director-TAYONEHO on +255 754 214 020.

TAYONEHO is an equal opportunities employer.

TAYONEHO greatly appreciates the time and energy dedicated to preparing an employment application.
Unfortunately, due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact shortlisted
applicants.