Fundraising Officer NGO Job Amnesty International

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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The Fundraising Officer will:

• Coordinate the growth of individual giving, regular and one-off donations, by operationalising the Public Defenders Fund, managing accurate CRM records, and producing compelling donor communications, including appeals, pitches, newsletters, and impact reports.
• Support the Fundraising Manager in identifying and cultivating High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) prospects by preparing tailored major gift proposals, developing Public Defenders Fund–inspired pitches, and managing stewardship plans to retain long-term high-value donors.
• Strengthen diaspora fundraising by supporting outreach strategies in key markets, deepening partnerships with AI-USA and AI-UK, coordinating virtual and in-person engagements with Diaspora Champions, and producing diaspora-specific communication materials.
• Plan and execute impactful fundraising events, such as galas, auctions, and webinars, while managing budgets, logistics, vendor relationships, and post-event reporting and follow-up.
• Working with the Head of Programmes, serve as the link between the Fundraising and Programmes teams by collecting and consolidating existing program data and MEL findings provided by the Programmes.
• Analyze consolidated program data and translate it into engaging, accurate, and ethical impact narratives and visual reports specifically tailored for external donor audiences.
• Contribute to the organisations MEL plans by maintaining key dashboards related to fundraising outcomes and ensuring compliance with donor reporting requirements and data ethics standards.

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EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

ESSENTIAL

• Commitment to the Kenyan constitution, Amnesty values and policy positions.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Development Studies, Monitoring and Evaluation or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, monitoring and evaluation or business development.
• Demonstrated experience of raising at least KES. 500,000 across diverse funding streams by developing compelling proposals, cultivating individual and corporate donor relationships, and campaigns.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in event planning and project management.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and fundraising software.
• Demonstrated experience in MEL, including data collection, basic analysis, reporting, and use of MEL tools or frameworks.
• Strategic thinking and creativity in donor engagement.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

DESIRABLE

• Demonstrated ability to produce engaging photos, videos, and written posts that resonate with different audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to research, qualify, and successfully approach corporate partners or high-value foundation prospects.
• Experience using statistical software packages or data visualisation tools to present impact data clearly.
• Knowledge of digital fundraising trends, including social media and online giving platforms.
• Familiarity with human rights-based programming and organising frameworks.

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