Join a Small, Dynamic Team Making a Significant Impact in the Lives of East African Women and Girls

Sasamani’s mission is to improve gender equity in East Africa. Our initiatives increase access to education and employment opportunities for women and girls, empowering them to shape their futures and cultivate positive change in their communities. Our ethos of 'with, not for' means all Sasamani programs are designed in collaboration between a Tanzanian and U.S. Board of Directors and led by local staff in Bagamoyo and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Start Date: Aug 26, 2024

OVERVIEW

The Development Director for the Sasamani Foundation in the U.S. will oversee all fundraising, U.S. board collaboration, and financial stewardship. This position will collaborate with board members and report directly to the U.S. Board of Directors.

This is a dynamic role for a highly motivated, innovative, engaging, and passionate leader who understands the transformative impact of education and leadership programs on East African women and girls. The Development Director will engage in all development aspects of the foundation's nonprofit operation in the U.S., including fundraising, donor cultivation, fostering strategic partnerships, and financial stewardship. Success in this role requires advancing the organization’s mission while preserving its core qualities and ethos. The ideal candidate is a self-directed leader with strong communication skills, committed to advancing the organization's success.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1. Design and Implement Sasamani’s Annual Development Plan:

Lead all aspects of development activities in the US, including fostering strong relationships with funders, granting organizations, corporations, and individual donors.
Establish annual development goals and objectives aligned with Sasamani’s mission to ensure the achievement of near-term operational goals and progress toward longer-term strategic objectives.
Implement new creative fundraising strategies to generate additional revenue from public, corporate, foundation, and individual sources.
Manage the organization’s donor communication efforts, including donor database, website, donation platform, quarterly newsletter, monthly impact stories, social media posts, and annual report.
Communicate with donors to ensure continued support and donor retention.
Coordinate the printing and mailing all donor documents, including annual appeals, stewardship, and donor tax documentation.
Identify and apply for applicable grants.

2. Collaborate with the U.S. Board, Tanzanian Board, and Tanzanian Staff:

Collaborate with the US development committee in developing long-term fundraising strategies aligned with the organization’s mission and goals.
Engage US board members in fundraising efforts, leveraging their networks and influence, including planning targeted fundraising events.
Schedule and Lead regular meetings with the development and finance committees to discuss strategies, planning, progress, and next steps.
Collaborate with the team in Tanzania, including program directors and the board, to understand funding needs, track progress and program impact, and align these efforts with fundraising strategies.
Communicate effectively with the US Board, providing timely and accurate fundraising information to enable informed decision-making.
Plan and participate in bi-monthly U.S. board video calls via ZOOM.

3. Oversee Financial Performance and Viability:

Maintain the fiscal integrity of the Sasamani Foundation by submitting proposed annual and monthly budgets to the Board Governance Committee and bi-monthly budgets and financial statements to the Board, accurately reflecting the organization’s financial condition.
Ensure fiscal management operates within the approved budget, maximizes resource utilization, and maintains a positive financial position.

QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree and previous not-for-profit management experience is required. The education requirement may be substituted with a combination of education and relevant work or related non-profit experience.
Must possess integrity and exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
A proven development and fundraising track record is recommended.
This is a part-time, remote position with flexibility.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Expected Time Commitment: Part-time, 15-20 hours per week, although hours will vary based upon demands of the particular week. Performance will be evaluated by outcomes rather than hours worked.
Compensation: $35,000-$45,000/ annually, commensurate with experience.
The work schedule is flexible and may include some evenings and weekend calls to collaborate with U.S. volunteers and early mornings to collaborate with Tanzanian Board and staff on East Africa time.
Percentage Breakdown of Work Scope: Fundraising/Revenue Generation (70%), Board communication and Administration (20%), Financial management (10%).
The position is for a 1099 contractor.
Must provide your own Internet access, computer, printer, and workspace.
Travel expenses, as needed to build key donor relationships, will be covered by the organization. Travel may include 1-2 domestic trips per year and trips to Tanzania with key donors at least once every two years.

Apply now to be part of a team making a difference!

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