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MMWCA, Fundraising Fellow

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About the portfolio organization

The Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies Association (MMWCA) is a membership organisation of all the Mara conservancies, open to any existing or upcoming wildlife conservancy whose land is part of or integral to the greater Maasai Mara ecosystem. MMWCA is one of the Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association's members, contributing to the growth and development of conservancies nationally. The Association serves to meet three primary objectives: 
  • Provide a convening space for open discussions, a hub for knowledge sharing and coordination across conservancies; a voice for advocacy; and driving policy in the interest of conservancies and conservation-related issues across the Mara. 
  • Support the creation and development of conservancies and their neighbouring areas across the greater Mara ecosystem as a sustainable form of land use and provide mechanisms for equitable and value-based benefit sharing to sustain land under conservation. 
  • Lead and/or implement development and conservation programmes across member conservancies to facilitate coordination, collaboration and synergetic action. 

About the Fellowship role

As the Fundraising Fellow at Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies Association (MMWCA), you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Fundraising & Partnerships Officer in diversification of the current donor base and stewardship of existing donors to drive fundraising efforts. The successful candidate will assist in cultivating donor relationships, developing targeted campaigns, and contributing to the creation of proposals and concept notes. 

Fellowship location: Remote 
Employment: Full-time, one-year Fellowship 
Starting Date: July 2025 

Key responsibilities

  • Assist in implementing the MMWCA resource mobilisation strategy to diversify MMWCA's current donor base, ensuring sustainability and resilience in funding sources. 
  • Research and identify potential new donors. 
  • Enhance grants capacity and introduce effective tools for MMWCA and Mara conservancies to optimize fundraising efforts. 
  • Assist in management of donor portfolio, including bilateral, multi-lateral donors, and private/corporate donors, aligning with the strategic goals of MMWCA. 
  • Maintain strong relationships with donors, ensuring effective communication and alignment of funding objectives with MMWCA's conservation initiatives. 
  • Uphold the highest standards by promoting transparency and accountability across all fundraising activities. 
  • Contribute to the development of fundraising communications materials. 
  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure alignment with fundraising goals.  
  • Work with the Fundraising & Partnerships officer in planning and developing program concept notes and proposals. 
  • Assist in assessment and strengthening the capacity of MMWCA staff in funding management and compliance. 

Requirements

Experience and education:
  • Master's degree in marketing, communications or related field. 
  • Experience in donor management, fundraising events or grant writing preferred.  
  • 5 years proven experience in fundraising roles, preferably within non-profit or conservation sectors. 
  • Strong interest and understanding of conservation issues, sustainability and environmental concerns. 
  • Attention to detail, analytical thinking and impartiality in reviewing reports. 
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and independently. 
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. 
  • Prior experience working with pastoralist communities is an added advantage. 
  • Ability to work remotely and travel occasionally to Maasai Mara 

Must Haves:
  • Flexibility to work within the GMT+3 time zone

About the LGT Impact Fellowship

As part of LGT Venture Philanthropy's and Lightrock's strategic efforts to scale positive impact, the LGT Impact Fellowship was established to provide additional know-how and capacity to portfolio organisations and companies. Each year a limited number of professionals are nominated to work full-time for one year with the organisations and companies supported by LGT Venture Philanthropy and Lightrock in Africa, India and Latin America as per the above job description.
LGT Impact Fellows are part of an enriching cohort of like-minded Fellows. They benefit from various program activities, including a 1-week in-person kick-off workshop, webinars, access to the network and know-how of LGT Venture Philanthropy, etc.

How to apply

Submit your application via the "Apply" button. Please note that we only accept online applications and that multiple applications are not allowed. However, you are invited to mention additional preferences in your application.
Moreover, please make sure to read all information in the application form carefully and answer the questions accordingly (additional information about the questions are marked with "i").