Girls For Girls Africa Mental Health Foundation

Business Development Director

Girls For Girls Africa Mental Health Foundation

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United Kingdom

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Leverage your vast network to identify and connect with potential donors, building a robust pipeline that translates potential into secured funding for our strategic priorities.
  • Play an instrumental role in developing and executing our New Business Development strategy, ensuring funding for initiatives aligned with our core mission.
  • Lead, manage, and actively participate in the proposal cycle within your domains, ensuring the hands-on creation of compelling proposals that effectively engage potential donors.
  • Initiate and foster relationships with potential donors, while also maintaining strong ties with our current partners.
  • Your representation at external events will ensure Tiko's message is prominent in donor communities.
  • Stay ahead of trends in donor priorities and resource mobilization, advising our leadership on incorporating these trends to ensure continued funding.
  • Additionally, commit to personal growth and development to always bring your best to the role.
  • Collaborate with colleagues on various projects, ensuring a cohesive approach to achieving our organizational goals.

Requirements

  • 8 - 10 years of experience in fundraising is required, and minimum 2 years of experience in a senior role such as New Business Development Director.
  • Experience working for a large (SRH) donor or extensive experience as a fundraising director for a large international (SRH) NGO.
  • A proven personal network with SRH donors, both private and government as well as a proven track record in revenue-generation from a wide variety of sources including investors/ investment funds, corporations, and foundations.
  • You have a proven track record in successfully securing a minimum of $ 5 million per year from a diversity of major donors, corporations (especially tech-related ones), individual philanthropists and foundations.
  • In securing this funding, you can prove you were responsible for initiating the leads as well as the strategic development of opportunities.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and fundamental adherence to the principles, ethics, and best practices of modern fundraising, including superior knowledge of donor relations principles and fundraising strategy.
  • Strong skills in writing persuasive and effective proposals are essential.
  • Open to travel and flexible in working hours because of the global character of Tiko.
  • You are based in Nairobi, Kenya, or London, UK, Cape Town or Johannesburg, South Africa and are willing to make weekly office visits.
Benefits
  • Health and accident insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements, including remote or hybrid options where applicable.
  • A personal development budget of €500 per year to invest in your professional growth - whether through training, certifications, or career advancement opportunities.
  • Comprehensive time-off package, including 5 days of wellness leave, all regional public holidays, maternity and parental leave according to local regulations, and unlimited holidays subject to team coordination.
  • The opportunity to shape a growing, impactful product and leave your mark on how we work.
  • A culture built on trust - we believe you’ll do your best without the need for unnecessary rules or micromanagement.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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