ERIC MWANGI NJOROGE

Strategic Leadership:
• Facilitating the development and implementation of the Resource Mobilization strategy.
• Working closely with the Fund raising and Partnership Coordinator to advance MESPT's strategic goals and grow our revenue, profile, and influence.
• Leading all MESPT fundraising efforts and monitoring the progress of fundraising plans and priorities.
• Ensuring donor perspectives and learnings to inform MESPT's work.
Secure new business:
• Securing new business by bringing in new & diverse donors to MESPT.
• Actively identifying and monitoring funding and partnership opportunities in a systematic manner.
• Conducting pipeline forecasting and donor surveillance to track the release of procurements.
• Leading concept notes/proposal development processes, ensuring timely submission, and following up with donors for feedback.
• Helping to assemble proposal development teams, providing effective coordination to ensure submission of high-quality concept notes and proposals that are aligned to the organization's strategic priorities.
• Working with donors and relevant government ministries to influence and co-create opportunities to mobilize resources to support Financial Inclusion in Agriculture, Agri MSME development, green transformation, Agricultural Productivity and Food Safety for Kenya.
• Getting managers excited about being part of the fundraising process, providing them with regular updates on our donor and partner priorities, and supporting them to always be eyes and ears for business development.
Strategic stakeholder engagement:
• Identifying and pursuing strategic opportunities to engage, coordinate and partner with key stakeholders at country level in order to facilitate technical programme exchanges, influence policy and thinking, and identify key areas of potential cooperation, including program funding.
• Working collaboratively with the Communications team, Programme Managers, Fundraising and Partnerships coordinator to cultivate, maintain and grow existing relationships.
• Facilitating the monitoring and tracking of stakeholder priorities and new trends in the field.
Raising MESPT profile:
• In liaison with Corporate Communication, raise awareness about MESPT by cultivating relationships with local NGOs, /implementing partners and bilateral/multilateral donors.
• Identifying strategic speaking opportunities and representing MESPT at donor events and global Agricultural and Green based meetings and conferences to raise MESPT's brand and influence.
• Building and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders in our business, establishing MESPT as a Thought Leader in Agriculture and Green transformation.
• Documenting and implementing models, procedures, and templates that improve the workflow of the business development/fundraising team.

• Overseeing diversification of current donor base and stewardship of existing donors through increased grants capacity & tools for NRT & Community Conservancies (CCYs)
• Overseeing the management of a portfolio of bilateral, multi-lateral donors & private/corporate donors for NRT & CCYs
• Overseeing development of increased funding support from County & National Government for NRT & CCYs
• Overseeing support of CCYs to develop own capacities for fundraising by providing guidelines, frameworks & technical support
• Overseeing compliance with all regulations, generally accepted accounting practices, contractual & external requirements (donor/legal/IRS) as well as NRT policies and procedures
• Overseeing the structuring & capitalization of the NRT Conservation Trust Fund
• Growing non-monetary partnership base through strong relationship management, on all levels of the organization
• Overseeing the coordination of effective communications resource sharing with finance & operations as well as programs departments
• Overseeing the provision of guidelines for external communications to all departments and support of external engagement (PR, comms)
• Overseeing and attend leadership engagement & stakeholder convening with donors, government & partners
• Overseeing that the communication material supports the donor acquisition agenda
• Overseeing the maintenance and updating of a strategic annual communications schedule
• Overseeing the consolidation of ME&L reports from all projects to strategically highlight key outcomes for donors/partners incl
• Annual lessons updates case studies, impact assessment & outcome harvesting
• Initiating & managing reporting including Narrative, financial & impact for all projects
• Reviewing all donors, partners & stakeholders reports and ensuring compliance with agreement and timeline
• Carrying out physical evaluation/site visits within the different conservancies and regions to monitor different program activities as and when time allows
• Leading and ensuring coordinated grant management and reporting communication with assigned partners

Achievements

• Developed Grant team Standards Operating procedures (SOPs) for Prospecting, Proposal design, Donor management, communication and Stewardship
• Migrated all donors and grants into Grant Management System
• Responded to Call for Proposals
• Negotiated a Grant team capacity budget with US Forestry Services
• Managing 51 active grants funded by bi-lateral, multilateral, foundations, zoos and private donors.
• Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
• Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

• Under the guidance of the renowned Prof Nic Cheeseman, researching and populating the website http://democracyinafrica.org/
• Updating all the General Elections results of African countries and researching on the presidential term limits in Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia.

• Responsible for leading resource mobilization/ fundraising activities, developing/updating and leading in the implementation of resource mobilization strategy, plans and tools in alignment with Uraia’s values
• Developing and implementing individual and voluntary giving strategies and infrastructure
• Developing new income streams including major donors, regular giving and legacy funding, among others
• Ensuring that resource mobilization baselines are established for the achievement of objectives of the strategy are regularly evaluated; analysis is undertaken to continuously improve the effectiveness of the strategy, approach, and activities; results and reports are prepared and shared on a timely basis
• Analyzing funding landscape, trends, and opportunities using the intelligence gathered to inform strategies and bring to the attention of the relevant teams and leaders for decisions on next steps
• Investigating the trend of funder interests and highlight their relevance to Uraia and its programmes
• Identifying programme priorities, seek aligned opportunities, lead the bid development process
• Leading the agreement process (MoU, Teaming Agreement, Grant/contract Agreement, etc.) with funding partners
• Developing capacity documents and other materials in collaboration with other team members
• Building the profile of the organization among donor/client/prospective consortium partners
• Responsible for cultivating, coordinating, and nurturing relationships with development partners/partners/individuals/ private sector/government bodies
• Developing and implementing a corporate engagement strategy
• Developing and updating collaboration and partnership strategies for scaling up programme impact and diversify revenue sources
• Engaging Uraia’s leadership and management team for relationship building with the government and funding partners
• Ensuring the participation of funding partners/ government organizations in project sites and public events of Uraia
• Showcasing project progress and achievements to development partners via field trips
• Taking leadership for in-country networking (through participation in forums/working groups/platforms)
• Researching and strategizing potential partners to enhance business relationships
• Promote linkages to institutional funding sources and the corporate sector
• Building the capacity of Uraia’s Implementing Partners to mobilise resources to ensure sustainability
• Identifying and nurture relationships with peer organizations for consortium building for possible fundraising bid submissions and implementation in collaboration with programme, policy and campaign
• Leading the development of fundraising skills for the team and Implementing Partners
• Coaching and mentoring of staff within the team
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant policies, adherence to Uraia’s core values and implementation of audit recommendations
• Orienting relevant staff of all departments to funding requirements and work closely with all Uraia departments and field units to comply with funding partner requirements
• Undertaking performance appraisal for resource mobilization staff and support their learning and growth
• Undertaking other tasks as required by the immediate supervisor

Achievements.

• Developed Uraia Trust Resource Mobilization Strategy
• Involved in developing proposal to the EU with two consortium partners
• Planned for National Conference of Civil Societies Organizations
• Developed 3 mega proposals to new partners worth 2.5 million US Dollars .One funded at a tune of 208 million Kenya shillings 2 waiting response
• Together with the communication officer developed communication and branding strategy
• Cultivated and strengthened existing donor relationships.
• Created customized donor recognition programs building long-lasting connections between donors and beneficiaries.
• Designed compelling grant proposals that successfully secured funding from various foundations and government agencies.
• Evaluated existing fundraising programs, identifying opportunities for improvement and growth within each initiative.

• Developing, implementing, and monitoring fundraising strategies that includes yearly targets to meet the financial needs of KCCB
• Identifying and seizing fundraising opportunities; diversification of funding streams for KCCB and establishing value-adding contacts and relationships for the benefit of the organization
• Conducting research on potential donors/partners and finding a match with partners whose funding criteria match the organization's vision and activities
• Developing, managing and updating corporate contacts and maximizing the relationships for the benefit of KCCB
• The officer will also be expected to understand key focus areas and interests of various potential partners; understand project monitoring and evaluation systems that ensures impact and effectiveness of the organization's programmatic work
• Work closely with Commissions/offices regarding conceptualization, planning, writing, reviewing, communication, and submission of the relevant documents for targeted resource mobilization initiatives
• To be done in compliance with KCCB and funder/donor guidelines
• Developing annual work plans based on the approved strategy together with revenue and expenditure budgets for each fundraising initiatives
• Developing and coordinating web-based fundraising and any other resource mobilization strategies
• Being current and up to date with available fundraising initiatives and legal issues affecting corporate fundraising
• Ensuring all partners receive appropriate and timely reports and updates
• Sensitizing and training other staff members on fund raising skills and strategy to build an effective fundraising team
• Develop and/or update KCCB – GS awards Manual in compliance with KCCB policies
• Compliment resource mobilization strategies of KCCB Commissions.

Achievements.

• Developed 6 fundraising proposals funded by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops at a tune of 240,000USD
• Developed in consortium with 4 partners a USAID IGAPP proposal on election funded at a tune of 4.6 million US Dollars
• Involved in Emergency Draught and humanitarian fundraising proposal to Caritas Internationalis
• Developed and operationalized KCCB Resource Mobilization Strategy and set the fundraising office with its structures
• Involved in developed Communication strategy for the KCCB
• Cultivated and strengthened existing donor relationships.
• Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
• Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining a detailed fundraising plan/strategy to grow and supplement current revenue streams.
• Assisting programmes to develop high quality proposals that are responsive to and compliant with donor requirements and internal policies and guidelines.
• Implementing and growing fundraising strategies across all areas of the business.
• Researching and developing donor acquisition and retention strategies.
• Managing day to day workload of the Fundraising Department and providing guidance regarding development and implementation of all fundraising related activities.
• Seeking funding through the submission of grant applications to various donors including UN Agencies, International Donors, INGOs and Government.
• Building relationships with new corporate partners and maintain relationships with existing partners.
• Actively seeking new sponsors to support events, initiatives, and various operations.
• Managing and liaising with national and state-based partners/sponsors.
• Ensuring effective and efficient implementation of all fundraising effort.
• Developing good working relationships and communicate effectively with internal / external organizations / partners and stakeholders.
• Building and nurturing relationships with current partners, as well as identifying prospective partnerships.
• Continually researching and identifying prospects and ensure they are approached in a timely manner. Achievements.

Achievements.

• Maintained highly intensive schedule of visiting with potential donors and delivering compelling presentations and comprehensive fundraising proposals.
• Created fundraising strategies tied to Caritas Nairobi institution's mission, programs and goals.
• Collaborated with staff to introduce donor initiatives and exceed team goals.
• Assessed clients’ specific needs and created fundraising programs to assist with meeting goals.
• Cultivated relationships with community, business, and local civic leaders in order to draw attention to Caritas Nairobi institution and bring in new donors and volunteers.
• Maintained organization's social media accounts and websites, adding new, exciting content on consistent basis.
• Researched possible grants and created proposals to submit along with grant applications.
• Identified new sources, both individual and business, of support as donors and vendors.
• Researched possible grants and then created proposals to submit along with grant applications.
• Created fundraising materials utilized for social media, websites, and mass mailings.
• Established Online fundraising initiative and fundraise 7 million Kenya shilling for emergency,
• Developed program proposals totaling to 500, 000 euros.

• Designing and Implementation of an innovation challenge for the Kenya Youth Employment and Opportunities Project
• Defining implementation plan for the challenge
• Defining screening and selection methodology Identifying branding, communication, and outreach strategy for the Challenge program
• Identifying digital and traditional outreach strategies and methods to be adopted at national and local levels
• Conducting monthly webinars to sensitize and orient potential applicants Formulating Grievance redress mechanism
• Formulating grievance redress mechanism
• Conducting sensitization and orientation of applicants and address their queries.

• Researching and preparing training content on integration of CSE (Conflict Sensitive Education) strategies in education activities in their context as well as the concept of conflict prevention and peace building.
• Training teaching and non-teaching stakeholders in seven secondary schools within Dadaab refugee complex and one host community secondary school in Alinjugur to equip them with the requisite ability to support the integration of CSE (Conflict Sensitive Education) strategies in education activities in their context.

Achievements.

• Developed a training Manual on integration of CSE (Conflict Sensitive Education) strategies in education and the concept of conflict prevention and peace building activities in their context.
• Carried out 20 training sessions to build participants ability to support the integration of CSE (conflict sensitive education) strategies in education activities in their context as well as the concept of conflict prevention and peace building.

• Mentoring and directing the Hospital-in charge regarding execution of his/her role, governance development and external relationships.
• Serving as the Governing Board's (GB) and hospital's representative/spokesperson to stakeholders and other external constituents.
• Chairing/facilitating GB meetings, opening and closing meetings, ensuring the observance of GB procedures, putting questions to the vote, and announcing decisions.
• Organizing the board's committees by proposing to the GB the chairs of specific standing and ad hoc committees to the GB.
• Providing oversight and direction to the standing committee chairs regarding the performance of their roles.

Achievements

• Provided recommendations on board of directors on group's effectiveness, actions, and future plans.
• Contributed to values, goals, and strategic vision of organization.
• Transformed the hospital by providing the state-of-the-art diagnostic center with computed tomography (CT) scan and Magnetic Resonance Imagining (MRI) equipment, chemotherapy services, and laid the ground for 250 million new hospital.

• Lobbying and building working relationships and serving as development liaison to Schools and Institutes, deans, department heads/directors, and other key personnel to achieve successful fundraising and nurturing culture of philanthropic support.
• Identifying, cultivating, and soliciting philanthropic support by developing and maintaining relationships with assigned prospects; manages special projects; carries out fundraising priorities.
• Maintaining accountability and compliance standards for donors and funding sources.
• Providing general oversight of all the organization's fund development activities, managing the day to day operations of the development function, and monitoring adequacy of activities through coordination with staff, appropriate committees, and governing body.
• Assuring development and maintenance of appropriate systems to fund development including but not limited to volunteer and donor management.
• Supporting fundraising strategies and methods or activities to ensure proper acknowledgement, recognition, and stewardship of donors; participates in developing campaign materials, case statements, and brochures.
• Building working relationships and serving as development liaison to Schools and Institutes, deans, department heads/directors, and other key personnel to achieve successful fundraising; nurtures culture of philanthropic support.

Achievements

• Increased education endowment fund from $5000 to $200000 in one year.
• Increased fundraising revenue and closely monitored donations and deposits for accurate recordkeeping.

• Identifying, cultivating, and building partnerships with corporations and foundations to further the goals of the mHealth Alliance through funding, marketing, and other assets.
• Managing stewardship of mHealth Alliance program funders and prospects.
• Providing critical information on mHealth Alliance activities to partners and prospects.
• Coordinating team proposal development processes, including preparation of proposal drafts, cover letters, and supplemental documentation.
• Responsible for technical reviews, adherence to proposal requirements, internal processing, and quality of final product.
• Coordinating team reporting processes for all mHealth Alliance donors.
• Setting metrics and preparing reports relevant to progress, impact, and stewardship.
• Ensuring reporting compliance on all grants.
• Coordinating with mHealth Alliance staff on all corporate, foundation, and other fundraising prospects and donors on behalf of the Department.
• Developing strategies for building relationships and soliciting funding from current and new mHealth Alliance donors and partners.
• Preparing briefing documents, agendas, presentation materials and background research for UN Foundation leadership prior to calls and visits with donor and prospect executives.
• Ensuring that relevant donor and prospect data is captured, maintained, accurate, up-to-date records are maintained on communications with donor representatives and on grant activity.
• Overseeing support from mHealth Alliance Administrative Assistant on data management.

Achievements:

• Developed 2 million dollars Save One Million Lives in Nigeria project funded by Rockefeller Foundation.
• Developed and managed more than $ 500,000 project funded by KOICA, NORAD, Vodafone, and HP, overseeing fundraising planning and implementation, including identifying resource requirements, researching funding sources, establishing strategies to approach funders, submitting proposals and administrating fundraising records and documentation.
• Re-cultivated previous donor relationships, securing financial and in-kind support for a range of mHealth programs through donor prospecting and proposal development.
• Actively researching and identifying new sources of support for the mHealth Alliance.
• Researched possible grants and created proposals to submit along with grant applications.

Overseeing fundraising planning and implementation, including identifying resource requirements, researching funding sources, establishing strategies to approach funders, submitting proposals and administrating fundraising records and documentation.

Achievements

• Facilitated Bold Leaders exchange and leaderships trainings program to 120 American students from Colorado states and 400 students from high schools in Kisumu Girls, Maryhill, Loreto Msongari, Precious Blood and Moi Forces academy among many.
• Successfully applied and later awarded $ 840,000 Decentralization of Education Management Activities program with CfBT and SNV funded by USAID.
• Successfully applied and coordinated $320,000 American Youth Leadership Program funded by US Government from October 2010 to 1st August 2011.

• Overseeing project planning, implementation, fundraising, monitoring and evaluation, report writing and budgeting.
• Assisting the secretariat to form Rapid Response emergency teams and training in peace, emergency information collection, Disaster risk reduction, reporting and emergency communication in South Sudan.

Achievements.

• Facilitated peace trainings to more than 100 youth and women groups in three states in South Sudan (Equatoria, North Bar Ghazal and Upper Nile) on Conflict Transformation, Gender violence and Peace Building in Post Conflict Societies in Sudan.
• Fundraised over $1,000,000 for Emergency Response Projects in Northern Bar Ghazal State funded by UN agencies, BMZ, and Caritas Networks

• Overseeing Fundraising, proposal development, peace building project implementation, reconciliation and conflict transformation trainings.
• Facilitating peace building and conflict transformation workshops for different stakeholders and coordinating all the programs in the Archdiocese of Nairobi such as Emergency, Peace Building programs, Peer Counseling and Self-help microfinance programs.

Achievements.

• Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
• Wrote the proposal to transform Development Office to Caritas Nairobi. Established 20 peace clubs in different schools within Archdiocese of Nairobi.
• Strengthened the Microfinance Program through marketing, training and promoting self-help groups, today is the Caritas Microfinance Bank.
• Facilitated peace building and conflict resolution to more than 300 youth members in Kibera, Kariobangi, Githurai and Kikuyu areas after the political violence.
• Developed proposals and implemented projects such as: 6 years Catholic Relief Service Peace building program and 3 months $250,000 Kenya Episcopal Conference emergency Peace building and Reconciliation training program.