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The
Aga Khan University, invites applications from suitably qualified individuals
for the following position:
Director, Fundraising
Reporting to the Director General, Resource Development, and in close consultation with the faculty leadership and our volunteers, the Director, Fundraising will be primarily responsible for planning and implementing all aspects of fundraising in East Africa including annual fund as well as multi-year major gifts initiative as part of an overall University campaign.
Key responsibilities:
Director, Fundraising
Reporting to the Director General, Resource Development, and in close consultation with the faculty leadership and our volunteers, the Director, Fundraising will be primarily responsible for planning and implementing all aspects of fundraising in East Africa including annual fund as well as multi-year major gifts initiative as part of an overall University campaign.
Key responsibilities:
- Work with the fundraising committees of the University to develop and implement an annual and multi-year major gifts fundraising plan in East Africa;
- Develop and direct comprehensive annual and major gift fundraising efforts for the University in East Africa, including the identification, qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of prospective donors;
- Implement and manage donor database, donor files, development schedule and budget;
- Coordinate the production and mailing of annual appeal letters;
- Assist in the creation, management, and implementation of an annual donor stewardship plan and annual fundraiser;
- Work with the Director General and faculty leadership to develop, implement, report and track grant-funded projects as well as coordinate progress reports;
- Collaborate with Central Resource Development staff, the Deans, faculty, and staff of the University to establish fundraising goals.
Applicants
must have a master's degree, preferably in Business Administration or
Communications from an accredited university.
S/he should have a minimum of five years' experience in major and principal gifts fundraising for higher education or commensurate senior management experience in not-for-profit fund development.
S/he should demonstrate an understanding of public and private fund development, annual campaign, budget management, and special events production experience.
To Apply:
Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to, the
Manager, Recruitment,
P. O. Box 30270-00100,
Nairobi
or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu
so as to reach not later than 31st August 2011.
Applications by email are preferred.
Visit our website www.aku.edu for more information.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
S/he should have a minimum of five years' experience in major and principal gifts fundraising for higher education or commensurate senior management experience in not-for-profit fund development.
S/he should demonstrate an understanding of public and private fund development, annual campaign, budget management, and special events production experience.
To Apply:
Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to, the
Manager, Recruitment,
P. O. Box 30270-00100,
Nairobi
or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu
so as to reach not later than 31st August 2011.
Applications by email are preferred.
Visit our website www.aku.edu for more information.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
