Resource Development Manager

Bible Translation & Literacy is a Christian organization established in 1981 to facilitate Bible translation and sustainable literacy and language development programs among small language groups in Kenya and beyond.

The Resource Development Manager will be responsible for creating and implementing a multi-year strategy for resource generation, encompassing major gifts, institutional grants, corporate sponsorships, church engagement, and individual donor contributions. The role serves as the primary contact for donors and funders, focusing on building and maintaining strong relationships with churches, foundations, corporations, educational institutions, and high-net-worth individuals. This position also oversees the entire grant management process, from identifying prospects and writing proposals to ensuring compliance, reporting, and donor stewardship. Additionally, the manager will review and recommend grant agreements and strategic partnership proposals for executive approval and guide the organization's communication, marketing, and brand visibility efforts in collaboration with the communications team.

1. Develop and implement a comprehensive, multi-year strategy for resource development, covering major gifts, institutional grants, corporate sponsorships, church engagement, and individual donor giving.
2. Act as the primary point of contact for donors, institutional funders, and key stakeholders.
3. Cultivate, nurture, and maintain strong relationships with local churches, foundations, corporations, learning institutions, and high-net-worth supporters.
4. Manage the entire grant lifecycle, from prospecting and proposal writing to compliance oversight, reporting, and donor stewardship.
5. Review and recommend grant agreements and strategic partnership proposals for final approval by the Executive Director.
6. Guide organizational communications, marketing campaigns, and brand visibility in collaboration with the Communications team.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Communications, Business Administration, Theology, or a related field from a recognized university; a Master’s Degree in Strategic Management, Communications, Business Administration (MBA), Project Management, International Relations, or a closely related field is an added advantage.
2. Professional certifications in Fundraising, Grant Writing, or Resource Mobilization are desirable.
3. Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in resource mobilization, fundraising, grant management, or partnership development within the Non-Profit / PBO sector in Kenya or East Africa, with at least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
4. Proven and verifiable track record of successful grant acquisition and fundraising.
5. Deep understanding of the public benefit/charitable sector in Kenya, including local philanthropy dynamics, church relations, and international donor compliance.
6. Excellent strategic planning, budget management, and analytical skills.
7. Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and executive presentation skills.
8. High level of personal integrity, accountability, and commitment to the organization's mission and faith values.