Business Development Manager

Doris Mollel Foundation (DMF) is seeking experienced business development managers, specialists, and qualified firms to support resource mobilization, partnership development, and proposal and grant development. This contract opportunity is focused on identifying funding opportunities and converting them into sustainable partnerships and financial support within the non-profit and development sector.

The successful applicant will be expected to manage the full business development pipeline, from prospect research and opportunity identification to donor cultivation, proposal development, partnership building, and successful funding outcomes. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a proven record of mobilizing funds and developing productive relationships with donors, corporations, and institutions.

About the Role

The Business Development Manager will lead efforts to identify and secure funding opportunities for DMF. The role involves researching prospective donors and partners, developing compelling proposals and sponsorship packages, and building relationships that support the foundation’s long-term sustainability.

The position also requires strong donor stewardship and pipeline-management skills. The successful candidate should be able to turn potential opportunities into active relationships and ultimately successful funding partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead resource-mobilization initiatives.

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships.

  

• Lead proposal development and grant-writing activities.

• Research prospective donors, partners, and funding opportunities.

  

• Identify and assess potential business development opportunities.

• Manage the organization’s business development pipeline.

  

• Develop funding proposals and sponsorship packages.

• Build corporate partnerships.

• Build institutional partnerships.

• Cultivate relationships with prospective donors.

• Maintain effective donor-stewardship activities.

• Recognize and maintain positive relationships with existing donors.

• Track opportunities from initial identification through relationship development and conversion.

• Build and convert a strong pipeline of funding opportunities.

• Support long-term resource mobilization and organizational sustainability.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants should have:

• At least 5 years of experience leading resource mobilization, partnership building, proposal development, and grant development.

• Experience in the non-profit or development sector is highly desirable.

• A proven record of funds mobilized.

• Ability to provide concrete examples and amounts of funds successfully mobilized.

• Strong prospect-research skills.

• Experience managing business development and funding pipelines.

• Strong proposal-development skills.

• Experience developing sponsorship packages.

• Experience building corporate partnerships.

• Experience building institutional partnerships.

• Strong donor-cultivation skills.

• Experience in donor stewardship and recognition.

• Ability to identify opportunities and convert them into successful partnerships.

• Working knowledge of the East African donor, corporate, and philanthropic landscape is an advantage.

Who Can Apply

The opportunity is open to experienced business development managers, specialists, and qualified firms with a proven background in resource mobilization and partnership development.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate measurable results, particularly through examples of funds mobilized, successful grants or proposals, corporate partnerships, and donor relationships. Experience working with NGOs, development organizations, philanthropic institutions, and corporate partners will be relevant to this role.

Applicants may apply for more than one area where they have the necessary expertise.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should complete the online application form:

Online Application Form

Alternatively, applicants may submit the relevant documents by email to [email protected].

Applications should be clearly marked:

“Expression of interest: Business development.”

Required Documents

For individual applicants:

• CV/resume.

• Expected fees or compensation details.

For firms, companies, and agencies:

• Company profile.

• Proof of registration.

• Portfolio of relevant past projects with references.

• Indicative fee basis.

Applicants may apply for more than one area.

Final Thought

This opportunity is particularly suitable for professionals with a strong track record in fundraising, grant development, donor engagement, and strategic partnerships. Applicants should make their applications results-focused by clearly demonstrating funds mobilized, successful proposals, partnerships developed, and their ability to turn potential opportunities into sustainable funding for the organization.