Supporting mothers2mothers, an LGT Venture Philanthropy portfolio organization

• Lead Capture Efforts: Spearheading strategic capture initiatives for country programs in Ghana, Uganda, and Zambia, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and local needs.• Donor Engagement & Management: Building and maintaining robust relationships with donors at both in-country and global levels, enhancing partnerships and funding opportunities.• Grant Management & Coordination: Directing the full lifecycle of grant application processes, from concept development to submission and reporting, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.• Funder Cultivation & Proposal Development: Developing compelling concept notes, proposals, and reports for new and existing donors while proactively cultivating relationships with potential funders to expand funding streams.

• Crafting grant proposals, pitch decks and composing comprehensive reports.• Processing donation requests on Salesforce and Authorize.net.• Generating donor funding reports on Salesforce for use in fundraising performanceanalysis and prospecting research.• Supported 20 donor relationships per year, collectively worth over $10M.• Spearheading research initiatives related to carbon funding.• Leading prospect research efforts, encompassing High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs), public and private funders, foundations, and corporations.• Leading strategy development for and orchestrating team monthly calls.• Designing and moderating a monthly educational program fluency call.• Helped build One Acre Fund’s retail funding platform.• Overseeing the entire process of donor visits across all operational countries, including the design and implementation of virtual visits during the global pandemic.• Responsible for developing and executing Donor Engagement training for Field Staff.• Representing One Acre Fund at external events.• Coordinating logistics for team-wide events.• Acting as the primary point of contact (POC) for the organization through administration and donations mailboxes.• Providing support to the Board of Directors.

• Diligently recorded the origin details of shipments, supplying vital data to the Kenya Revenue Authority for smooth clearance and processing.• Took an active role in developing and nurturing strategic alliances with respected shipping agents in vital global hubs like the UK, US, and Dubai.• Fostered long-lasting relationships with last-mile delivery partners.• Skillfully administered data with the use of Zipbooks, a crucial tool for bolstering operational efficiency.• Set the leadership example by overseeing a compact and skilled team of experts, fostering a culture centered on excellence and cooperation.

• Managing the processing of payments and purchase orders within the Oracle system.• Conducting thorough document, contract, and payment reviews to ensure compliance and accuracy align with organizational policies.• Enhancing and overseeing tools for the 'Getting the Basics Right' project, assessing compliance levels across nine country offices.• Developing, implementing, and supervising new task management solutions.• Procuring workflow management tools for projects and processes spanning nine country offices.• Crafting concise report summaries for presentation and discussions with finance managers in the nine country offices.• Assisting in the preparation of reports for both management and donors.• Supervising petty cash, ensuring proper accountability and replenishment.• Designing and preparing quarterly bulletins and weekly newsletters.

• Pitching Pesaguide to a network of like-minded individuals • Driving traffic to the company website• Support in recruiting for high level roles• Exploring and seeking out Partnership opportunities

• Crafting and overseeing the implementation of standard operating procedures.• Creating staff job descriptions.• Facilitating grievance hearings and resolving conflicts.• Devised and put into practice an innovative fleet management system.• Formulated scripts for the back office team responsible for handling customer calls.

• Managing website design and maintenance, which includes integrating customer support and order approval systems.• Sourcing products at cost-effective rates, involving negotiations with international suppliers and establishing productive partnerships.• Engaging in customer relationship management, which encompasses the creation of appealing marketing campaigns.• Overseeing the shipping and handling of shipments to Kenya from the United States, the United Kingdom, and several countries in the United Arab Emirates.• Establishing and sustaining relationships with service providers, both local and international logistics companies.

• Serving as the Direct Sales agent responsible for specific sectors within Kajiado county.• Collaborating with the top management of the client's company to provide cost-effective product packages, including negotiating monthly payment options for their employees.• Managing advertising and marketing initiatives, which involved negotiating budget-friendly rates for physical marketing, advertising, and product presentations at busy shopping malls.

• Expanding the company’s client base• Relationship management for new customer accounts

• Oversaw the distribution of the Bingwa magazine in Nairobi and across the Mt. Kenya region• Sought out partnership opportunities with schools• Worked with the team to set up activations in various school divisions

• Marketing of car rental services to individuals and companies• Sourcing for vehicles and creating lasting relationships with suppliers