Job Description
Job Summary: Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Fundraising & Development Director will provide the necessary vision, leadership, and fundraising skills which will enable the Hospital to achieve its fundraising targets and organizational development Programme.
Person Specification Essential Experience
Bachelor’s Degree
At least seven years’ experience in a similar role.
Demonstrable track record of Strategic Fundraising.
Successful, significant, and relevant achievement at management
level in a comparable national/international organization.
Experience in utilizing the strength of an organization brand for
charity/business development.
Proven track record of meeting challenging income targets.
Proven ability to build, manage and develop key stakeholder,
client, and donor relationships.
Experience in developing and implementing strategic and
business plans.
Proven track record in fundraising that has directly resulted in
increased income for an organization.
Effective dissemination of information to large and diverse
groups.
Essential Skills and Knowledge
Strong leadership skills.
Experience in the development of an individual donor Programme
including donor marketing is also an advantage.
Track record of bringing innovative creative thinking and fresh ideas to
an organization and/or its services.
Knowledge of the fundraising environment and of a range of
techniques and disciplines which will support the cost-effective
generation of income for Tenwek Hospital.
Exceptionally convincing and persuasive written and oral skills with the
ability to present and convey complex ideas and issues clearly and
coherently.
Ability to secure Senior Management and the Board’s approval for
strategy.
Demonstrable ability to evaluate the type of initiatives and
programmes within the scope of the post and initiate, develop, and
deliver new initiatives that build on their successes.
Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative
and make decisions.
Commitment to Tenwek Hospital’s core values and strategic direction.