We are seeking a passionate and energetic individual to join our fundraising team as a Face-to-Face Fundraiser. In this role, you will engage directly with the public and inspire them to support our cause through regular donations. You will represent our organization with enthusiasm, professionalism, and integrity, creating positive relationships with potential donors and promoting awareness of our mission.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engagement: Approach members of the public in various locations, such, events, or shopping malls, to initiate conversations about our cause and secure regular donations.
- Educate: Effectively communicate our organization's mission, programs, and impact to potential donors, highlighting the importance of their long-term support in achieving our goals.
- Fundraising: Raise a minimum of 18 long term recurring donations worth Kshs.1,200 and Kshs.14,000 as once off a month.
- Build Rapport: Develop genuine connections with individuals through active listening, empathy, and understanding of their concerns and motivations.
- Inspire Action: Utilize persuasive communication techniques to encourage individuals to commit to long term regular donations, emphasizing the significance of their contributions in creating positive change.
- Maintain Compliance: Adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines governing fundraising activities, ensuring ethical and transparent interactions with the public.
- Data Reporting: Accurately record donor information, interactions, and outcomes in our database, providing regular reports to management on fundraising progress and performance.
Requirements
Key Qualifications:
- Minimum education qualification is diploma; a degree will be an added advantage.
- 1-2 years’ experience in fundraising, hard core sales/marketing or customer service.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and create a connection easily.
- Strong persuasion and negotiation abilities, coupled with a genuine passion for our cause.
- Self-motivated and resilient, with the ability to work independently and thrive in a high target-driven environment.
Key Competencies:
- We accept applications from people from a variety of backgrounds. A passion to work for the environment is always encouraged. Candidates must also have:
- Ability to talk and listen to people and build rapport with a wide range of people.
- Keen desire to learn on the job.
- Energy and drive to inspire people and promote a cause.
- Ability to work towards fundraising targets, and accept and implement feedback.
