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About Strathmore University: A Beacon of Excellence in Education
Strathmore University, located in Nairobi, Kenya, holds the distinction of being the first multiracial and multi-religious educational institution in English-speaking Eastern Africa. Additionally, it achieved the notable milestone of becoming the first institute of higher learning to be ISO certified in East and Central Africa in 2004. Our mission is to provide comprehensive and high-quality education in an atmosphere conducive to growth and excellence.
Executive Director Position at Strathmore University
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA
Experience: 6 years
Location: Nairobi
Job Field: Project Management
Basic Job Summary:
The Executive Director will assume a leadership role in developing, executing, administering, and managing all functions related to fundraising, support services, and stakeholder relations at Strathmore University.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide overall leadership, administration, and development of the Foundation.
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of the University’s fundraising and endowment strategies in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Establish long-term and annual fundraising goals, objectives, and targets in consultation with key university figures.
- Develop and implement fundraising plans, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities, measurable metrics, and targets for self and staff.
- Maintain productive relationships with potential donors, managing a personal portfolio of high-value donors and achieving pre-agreed targets.
- Collaborate with university units to understand priorities and translate them into fundraising opportunities.
- Work with alumni in advancing relationships and involving them in fundraising priorities.
- Collaborate with marketing and communications teams for strategic promotion.
- Enhance the culture of fundraising and philanthropy across university units.
Minimum Academic Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in management or related field from an accredited institution.
- Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) or equivalent qualification with evidence of professional training in fundraising management.
Experience:
- Minimum six (6) years leading a fundraising team, preferably in higher education or the not-for-profit sector, raising a minimum of USD 3 million per annum.
- Evidence of developing innovative fundraising programs and successfully executing them to achieve targets.
- Experience in planning, implementing, managing, and concluding major fundraising campaigns.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical aspects of fundraising and alignment with university values.
- High-level contacts with leaders in local, international, non-profit, public, and private sectors.
Competencies and Attributes:
- Attention to detail with on-time follow-up.
- Ability to inspire, lead, manage, and evaluate a team.
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written) for various stakeholders.
- Decision-making, planning, and organizational skills.
- Ability to develop collaborations with units having competing priorities.
- Problem-solving with flexibility, timeliness, and creativity.
- High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.
Method of Application:
If you meet the qualifications for this position and are interested in joining our team, kindly send a copy of your updated resume and a letter of application (ONLY) to recruitment@strathmore.edu by 12th December 2023. Quote “Executive Director Strathmore University Foundation” in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you.
