Resource & partnerships Assistant at International Transformation Foundation ITF in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Resource & partnerships Assistant

    Posted

    1 week ago

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    28 Aug

    Full Time
    On Site
    Entry
    Charity, NGO & Non-Profit
    Volunteer & NGO Work

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    Job Description

    In conjunction with the Secretary General, the Resource Mobilizer will be responsible for generating both financial and non-financial resources to sustain ITF's operations and programs.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Identify and prepare grant proposals and develop other fundraising strategies for projects and office expenses.
    • Develop a funds generation and resource mobilization work plan and oversee its implementation.
    • Maintain ongoing engagement with supporters, ensuring transparency on project progress, impact, and financial accountability through personalized communication and detailed reports.
    • Expand ITF's supporter base by leading structured fundraising campaigns.
    • Mobilize non-financial resources from private sector entities, individuals, and corporate partners.
    • Coordinate agreements connected to funding opportunities and ensure timely submission of reports and grant renewals.
    • Monitor donor reporting and grant expenditure deadlines, preparing high-quality narrative and financial reports in collaboration with relevant teams.
    • Contribute to the production of the ITF Newsletter with a focus on resource mobilization updates.
    • Keep ITF's fundraising and resource mobilization records up to date.
    • Strengthen ITF's fundraising strategies through independent research and benchmarking against larger nonprofit organizations.
    • Must be between the ages of 18 – 30.
    • Must commit to a minimum of six months full-time service.
    • Strong interest in fundraising, partnerships, communications, and nonprofit growth.
    • Highly motivated and passionate about supporting communities, with a genuine interest in career development in the nonprofit sector.

    Required Qualifications

    • A degree or diploma in Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration, Marketing, Development Studies, International Relations, or a related field is desirable.
    • Candidates with strong demonstrated experience in fundraising, writing proposals, or mobilizing resources will also be considered, even if they do not hold a formal qualification in the above fields.
    • Although ITF Volunteer staff enjoy limitless opportunities, ITF does NOT provide any form of compensation.
    • ITF staff operate on a full-time volunteer basis.
    • Volunteers are responsible for their own basic expenses, such as accommodation and transport to the office.
    • ITF provides direct operational expenses only, such as transport to meetings, field visits, and official operations.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Volunteer & NGO Work

    Education Level

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Business

    Field of Study

    Public Relations

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified? Go to International Transformation Foundation (ITF) on www.itfsecretariat.org to apply.

    Fundraising That Moves the Mission Forward

    This role is the engine room of ITF's growth — you'll be crafting proposals, courting partners, and keeping donors close. The hiring team wants someone who can turn ideas into income and relationships into long-term support.

    1. Show your fundraising wins: On your CV, list specific campaigns or proposals you've contributed to, with numbers if possible. Even volunteer efforts count — like a school fundraiser that brought in 50k KES. That proves you can generate resources, not just talk about them.

    2. Master the donor report: Donors want to see impact, not just activity. Practice writing reports that link every shilling spent to a tangible outcome. Be ready to explain how you'd track grant deadlines and expenditure in a small nonprofit like ITF.

    3. Know the nonprofit landscape: Research ITF's current partners and funding sources. Understand the Kenyan NGO sector — who funds what, and what trends are emerging. This shows you're serious about the mission, not just the role.

    4. Prepare a mini fundraising plan: Before the interview, sketch a simple plan for a hypothetical project: how you'd identify donors, approach them, and keep them engaged. This demonstrates strategic thinking and initiative.

    5. Communicate with warmth and precision: This role is about relationships. Practice explaining complex project details in simple, compelling language. Show you can write a thank-you note that makes a donor feel like a hero.

    6. Embrace the volunteer reality: ITF is clear: this is unpaid, full-time volunteer work. Be honest with yourself about your financial situation. If you can commit, frame it as an investment in your nonprofit career — and mention that in your application.

    7. Highlight your research skills: You'll be benchmarking against larger nonprofits. Show you can use tools like Google Alerts, NGO databases, and annual reports to spot funding opportunities. Give an example of how you've researched a sector before.

    8. Bring energy and passion: This role demands drive. In your cover letter and interview, let your enthusiasm for community impact shine. Share a personal story about why you care about nonprofit work — that authenticity is what sets you apart.

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    Tags

    fundraising
    grant writing
    partnerships
    communications
    nonprofit