Donor Engagement Manager
Employment Type: Part-Time (20-25 hours per week)
Location: Remote*
Application Deadline: December 8, 2024
Targeted Start Date: January, 2025
*Applicants must be located in Canada, applicants based in the Fraser Valley are preferred.
About Kurumbuka Leadership Solutions
At Kurumbuka Leadership Solutions, we are transforming African communities by developing and empowering local leaders to spark sustainable change. The word “Kurumbuka,” meaning “multiplication” in Kinyarwanda, and reflects our vision: to see abundant leadership multiply across Africa so that every community has a servant-hearted leader driving reconciliation, economic growth, and transformation.
We believe that real change in Africa must come from within, led by leaders who know their communities best. For too long, Africa has suffered under toxic leadership—violence, corruption, and exploitation. We are committed to equipping Christ-centered leaders with the skills, mindset, and tools needed to serve their communities, prevent future tragedies, and unlock the potential of the continent.
Through programs like the Abundant Leadership Institute and Trek, we develop emerging and executive leaders, connect them with a like-minded network, and empower them to multiply their impact. By fostering servant-hearted, abundant leadership, we are building a movement that transforms Africa—one leader and one community at a time.
Job Summary
The Donor Engagement Manager will have a critical role in the successful growth of Kurumbuka Leadership Solutions as we seek Christ-centred transformation for leaders and their communities in Africa.
We are developing and empowering 10,000 African leaders who will impact 1,000 communities by 2030. The Manager will work with our North America-based team to meaningfully engage donors and partners as they invest in our core operations, needs-based scholarships, and strategic growth initiatives to fulfil our mission.
They will actively grow the number of monthly donors involved in our Rafiki (“Friend” in Swahili) Coalition, grow our funnel of committed annual donors, directly support the Executive Director, Richard Taylor, and team in engaging with major donors, and develop and oversee a capital campaign for the Kurumbuka Leadership Hub. They will work with our North America-based team to improve our donor management system and processes.
Key Areas of Accountability
Develop and oversee a fundraising and robust donor engagement strategy.
Grow our Rafiki Coalition of committed monthly donors in support of our core operations.
Grow our funnel of committed annual donors.
Support the Executive Director, Richard Taylor, and North American team to engage meaningfully with donors.
Find opportunities for Kurumbuka to engage with new donors and partners that will actively serve to promote our work and draw in new committed supporters.
Utilise Kurumbuka’s donor management system and donor engagement processes to track donor relationships.
Improve our internal processes to ensure that our team maximises data collection and use of relevant analytics in donor engagement efforts.
Connect meaningfully with our African-based team and the leaders we serve to effectively communicate our Vision, Mission, approach, and impact.
Develop and champion a capital campaign for the Kurumbuka Leadership Hub.
Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications department to develop compelling content that highlights the impact of donations and strengthens donor relations.
Collaborate with the Operations Manager to develop donor engagement events that strengthen relationships and increase commitment.
Help organise annual Vision Trips in collaboration with the Executive Director and Africa-based team.
Qualifications
A mature Christian with an active faith in Jesus Christ.
A strong commitment to our Mission, Vision, and Values.
A clear fit with our distinct organisational culture and leadership philosophy.
5 years of relevant fundraising and donor engagement experience with a clear track record of success in increasing the quantity of donors, donor engagement, and overall revenue.
Minimum of a BA degree in a related field (MA is a strong bonus).
A highly relational systems thinker with the ability to utilise online platforms, analyse data, and use emerging technology effectively in engaging donors well.
Skills in public speaking, project management, written communications, and cross-cultural engagement.
The candidate should have some level of international experience and a clear understanding of the African context.
Hours
This position is a part-time (20-25 hours per week) position.
Location
The Donor Engagement Manager will work virtually but will be strongly connected with the Canadian office in Langley, British Columbia and the Africa headquarters in Kigali, Rwanda. Our preference is for this position to be based in Greater Vancouver or the Fraser Valley but we will consider applications from other qualified candidates based in Western Canada. The successful candidate should be able to travel occasionally for donor meetings in Canada and once to twice a year within Africa. This position will report to the Executive Director.
Salary Range
$35,000 to $55,000 CAD, depending on experience level
Supervision
Given: None
Received: Executive Director, Richard Taylor
Team: Close collaboration with the Operations Manager and Marketing & Communications Manager. Regular engagement with Africa-based staff and volunteers.
How to Apply
If you have read through our website and are passionate about the mission, vision, and core values of Kurumbuka Leadership Solutions then please submit the following to Kurumbuka Executive Director, Richard Taylor, by December 8th, 2024 at careers@kurumbuka.org:
A Cover Letter showing your motivation to apply and fit for the job
An Updated CV
2 Professional and 1 Personal Reference
Your Statement of Faith
Subject line: “Application – Donor Engagement Manager”.