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Fundraising Coordinator
inABLE
Nairobi, KE
Full-time
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Description
About inABLE
inABLE is a non-profit organisation based in Nairobi, Kenya, with a mission to empower persons with disabilities in Africa through assistive computer technology and digital accessibility. Since 2009, inABLE has established assistive technology labs in schools for the blind and visually impaired across Kenya, reaching over 14,000 students, and champions digital accessibility across Africa through research, advocacy, policy work, and the annual Inclusive Africa Conference.
Purpose of the Role
The Fundraising Coordinator will expand and diversify inABLE's long-term global funding base, securing grants and partnerships from international foundations, institutional donors, corporates, and philanthropists, to enable inABLE to deliver, accelerate, and scale its digital inclusion mission across Africa.
Key Responsibilities
1. Implement a global fundraising strategy that grows and diversifies inABLE's income from foundations, institutional donors, corporates, and individual philanthropists in the US, Europe, Africa, and beyond.
2. Lead proactive funder outreach, identifying and approaching foundations and donors aligned with disability inclusion, assistive technology, education, and digital accessibility (e.g., disability rights, EdTech, and Africa-focused funders).
3. Write and coordinate compelling grant proposals, for both project and general operating support, translating inABLE's impact data and beneficiary stories into persuasive cases for support.
4. Steward and grow an active portfolio of funders, ensuring excellent relationship management, timely reporting, and compliance that builds trust and leads to renewals and increased funding.
5. Build consortium and alliance partnerships with INGOs, disability organisations, tech companies, and development actors to unlock larger, multi-partner funding opportunities.
6. Coordinate proposal budgets and supporting documentation in collaboration with programme and finance teams, ensuring accuracy, full cost recovery, and donor compliance.
7. Monitor and analyse global funding opportunities (grants, contracts, corporate partnerships), facilitating internal go/no-go decisions and advising colleagues on positioning.
8. Leverage the Inclusive Africa Conference and inABLE's thought leadership to raise the organisation's profile with funders, cultivate prospects, and secure sponsorships.
9. Manage fundraising systems and processes, including the CRM, donor pipeline, reporting dashboards, and sign-off procedures, to drive consistency and productivity.
10. Embed a fundraising culture across inABLE, supporting and coaching colleagues to identify funding opportunities and articulate fundable propositions.
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (communications, development studies, business, or similar).
• At least 5 years' experience in institutional fundraising, development, or partnerships within the NGO or social enterprise sector (candidates with 3+ years of highly relevant experience are encouraged to apply).
• Proven track record securing five- to six-figure grants from international foundations, institutional donors, or corporates, and managing a portfolio with competing deadlines.
• Outstanding written English, able to craft clear, persuasive, analytical proposals and reports.
• Strong understanding of the global philanthropic landscape, ideally including disability inclusion, education, or technology-for-development funders.
• Knowledge of the African development context and networks; experience fundraising for Africa-based programmes is a strong advantage.
• Experience using a CRM to manage pipelines and donor data.
• Confident presenter, able to build trust with donors, boards, and steering committees across cultures.
• Strategically agile, resilient under pressure, collaborative, and with a strong sense of ownership.
What We Offer
• The opportunity to drive meaningful impact for persons with disabilities across Africa.
• A collaborative, mission-driven team based in Nairobi with global partnerships.
Safeguarding and Inclusion
inABLE has zero tolerance for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All offers are subject to background checks and adherence to PSEA and Child/Adult Safeguarding policies. inABLE is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Send your CV (max 3 pages) and a cover letter (max 1 page) demonstrating your fundraising track record, your salary expectations and availability to [Careers@inable.org], with the subject line “Fundraising Coordinator Application”.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
inABLE is a non-profit organisation based in Nairobi, Kenya, with a mission to empower persons with disabilities in Africa through assistive computer technology and digital accessibility. Since 2009, inABLE has established assistive technology labs in schools for the blind and visually impaired across Kenya, reaching over 14,000 students, and champions digital accessibility across Africa through research, advocacy, policy work, and the annual Inclusive Africa Conference.
Purpose of the Role
The Fundraising Coordinator will expand and diversify inABLE's long-term global funding base, securing grants and partnerships from international foundations, institutional donors, corporates, and philanthropists, to enable inABLE to deliver, accelerate, and scale its digital inclusion mission across Africa.
Key Responsibilities
1. Implement a global fundraising strategy that grows and diversifies inABLE's income from foundations, institutional donors, corporates, and individual philanthropists in the US, Europe, Africa, and beyond.
2. Lead proactive funder outreach, identifying and approaching foundations and donors aligned with disability inclusion, assistive technology, education, and digital accessibility (e.g., disability rights, EdTech, and Africa-focused funders).
3. Write and coordinate compelling grant proposals, for both project and general operating support, translating inABLE's impact data and beneficiary stories into persuasive cases for support.
4. Steward and grow an active portfolio of funders, ensuring excellent relationship management, timely reporting, and compliance that builds trust and leads to renewals and increased funding.
5. Build consortium and alliance partnerships with INGOs, disability organisations, tech companies, and development actors to unlock larger, multi-partner funding opportunities.
6. Coordinate proposal budgets and supporting documentation in collaboration with programme and finance teams, ensuring accuracy, full cost recovery, and donor compliance.
7. Monitor and analyse global funding opportunities (grants, contracts, corporate partnerships), facilitating internal go/no-go decisions and advising colleagues on positioning.
8. Leverage the Inclusive Africa Conference and inABLE's thought leadership to raise the organisation's profile with funders, cultivate prospects, and secure sponsorships.
9. Manage fundraising systems and processes, including the CRM, donor pipeline, reporting dashboards, and sign-off procedures, to drive consistency and productivity.
10. Embed a fundraising culture across inABLE, supporting and coaching colleagues to identify funding opportunities and articulate fundable propositions.
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (communications, development studies, business, or similar).
• At least 5 years' experience in institutional fundraising, development, or partnerships within the NGO or social enterprise sector (candidates with 3+ years of highly relevant experience are encouraged to apply).
• Proven track record securing five- to six-figure grants from international foundations, institutional donors, or corporates, and managing a portfolio with competing deadlines.
• Outstanding written English, able to craft clear, persuasive, analytical proposals and reports.
• Strong understanding of the global philanthropic landscape, ideally including disability inclusion, education, or technology-for-development funders.
• Knowledge of the African development context and networks; experience fundraising for Africa-based programmes is a strong advantage.
• Experience using a CRM to manage pipelines and donor data.
• Confident presenter, able to build trust with donors, boards, and steering committees across cultures.
• Strategically agile, resilient under pressure, collaborative, and with a strong sense of ownership.
What We Offer
• The opportunity to drive meaningful impact for persons with disabilities across Africa.
• A collaborative, mission-driven team based in Nairobi with global partnerships.
Safeguarding and Inclusion
inABLE has zero tolerance for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All offers are subject to background checks and adherence to PSEA and Child/Adult Safeguarding policies. inABLE is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Send your CV (max 3 pages) and a cover letter (max 1 page) demonstrating your fundraising track record, your salary expectations and availability to [Careers@inable.org], with the subject line “Fundraising Coordinator Application”.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
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