RWANDA KOLPING SOCIETY is inviting qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of Fundraising Officer in Kigali, Rwanda. The successful candidate will help strengthen the organization’s financial sustainability by developing fundraising strategies, mobilizing resources, building donor relationships, and increasing public visibility.This opportunianda
About Rwanda Kolping Society
RWANDA KOLPING SOCIETY is a membership-based non-governmental organization founded in 2008. The organization is based in Rugazi Agglomeration, Ruyenzi Cell, Runda Sector, Kamonyi District, Southern Province.
As it continues to grow, the organization aims to become stronger, more financially sustainable, and better positioned to serve its members. To support this goal, it seeks a Fundraising Officer who will establish and lead its fundraising and resource mobilization function.
Purpose of the Position
The Fundraising and Resource Mobilization Officer will help the organization achieve long-term financial sustainability by developing and implementing its first fundraising and resource mobilization strategy.
The position focuses on diversifying funding sources, strengthening public visibility, and building lasting partnerships that contribute to the organization’s financial independence.
The successful candidate should be prepared to travel regularly to project locations, donor meetings, networking events, and fundraising activities within the country. Strong contacts with national or international partners are also important for this role.
Key Responsibilities
The Fundraising Officer will be responsible for the following activities:
1. Fundraising Strategy and Resource Mobilization
- Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising and resource mobilization strategy.
- Design a sustainable fundraising concept with measurable annual targets.
- Identify and pursue funding opportunities from institutional donors, foundations, corporate partners, embassies, and individual supporters.
- Monitor fundraising performance and recommend improvements.
2. Proposal Writing and Donor Engagement
- Prepare high-quality concept notes, grant proposals, and donor applications.
- Build and maintain relationships with donors, partners, and sponsors.
- Coordinate donor reporting with program and finance teams.
- Maintain an organized donor database and fundraising pipeline.
3. Fundraising Campaigns and Events
- Design, coordinate, and implement fundraising campaigns and events.
- Develop creative approaches to attract financial support.
- Identify opportunities to diversify the organization’s funding sources.
4. Communication and Public Relations
- Lead public relations and communication activities.
- Prepare communication materials, success stories, newsletters, brochures, and annual reports.
- Manage and strengthen the organization’s website and social media presence.
- Improve public visibility and support the development of long-term partnerships.
Qualifications and Competencies
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Have at least five years of experience in NGO fundraising or resource mobilization.
- Demonstrate proven experience in proposal writing and donor engagement.
- Possess strong communication, networking, and public relations skills.
- Demonstrate creativity in developing fundraising campaigns.
- Have knowledge of digital fundraising and marketing, which is an advantage.
- Demonstrate high integrity, initiative, and a results-oriented approach.
Candidates should be able to work strategically, build productive relationships, and contribute to measurable fundraising results.
Application deadline: 5 November 2026.
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