Job Description
About the Opportunity
The Director of Development position is new for Inkomoko. To date, fundraising activities have been led by Inkomoko’s CEO Founder with a 3-person development team.
We have done an incredible job of building a small group of committed foundation donors in our first 10 years. As we scale, we need to grow our donor-base and institutionalize our fundraising department. Currently, our annual operating budget is $13M, with rapid growth planned for the years ahead.
Responsibilities
As a member of the Senior leadership team, the Director of Development will:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to raise $70M USD in the next 5 years, in partnership with the leadership team and Board of Directors;
- Mentor and grow a team of development professionals to identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors, including foundations, corporations, government agencies, and individual donors; create and implement fundraising campaigns; and oversee the management of the organization’s donor management systems; and
- Coordinate with other internal departments, including finance, MEL, and Communications, to ensure that we are in compliance with donor expectations, and that we are promoting our impact to stakeholders in compelling ways.
Minimum Qualifications
For this role, the successful candidate will have these qualities:
- Proven track record of meeting multi-million annual fundraising goals through a comprehensive and multi-pronged strategic fundraising plan
- Impeccable integrity and discretion when working with high-net worth individuals
- Deep relationships and understanding of the philanthropic and social enterprise sectors in Africa
- Personable, with confidence and integrity to engage donors to support our work
- Experience managing and developing a team, and overseeing department budgets
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to think strategically and develop effective fundraising strategies
- Proficiency with donor management systems
- Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of related experience in fundraising
What You’ll Get
This role is a tremendous opportunity to work in a high-growth, mission-driven organization. Our compensation includes both a great culture and a competitive market-based package, including:
- Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity
- Opportunity to work with a talented, passionate, and committed team of professionals across the region
- Ability to make a significant social impact and contribute to economic growth
- Competitive salary, and potential KPI-based bonus
- Favorable policies like health insurance, staff savings program, parental leave, sabbatical program, and more.
TO APPLY
To apply for this position please submit a CV and cover letter introducing yourself and 1-2 specific ways you’ll help Inkomoko reach our goals.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
If you have any questions, please address them to the Director of People & Culture barbara@inkomoko.com
DEADLINE: Open until filled. Please apply as soon as possible. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for additional information.
Inkomoko seeks to reflect the communities we serve and is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Refugees, women, people with disabilities, and persons who reflect the diverse communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply. We have inclusive company policies in place to ensure that we are also a good employer to those with a variety of backgrounds and life situations.
NB: We do not employ staff whose background is not suitable. All employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks.