Background:
The Daraja Education Fund (DEF) is a US 501(c)3 organization located in Marin County, California with a mission to advocate for and advance accessible quality education for girls from poverty in developing countries.
DEF’s first and primary project is funding the 17-year-old Daraja Academy, a boarding high school for girls from poverty in Kenya. With its innovative focus on academics, leadership and women’s empowerment, Daraja educates the whole student. The program currently serves 176 students and is in a growing to educate 360 students at the School and thousands of girls through a leadership program. It has been financially supported by a national (US) and international network of individuals and enthusiastic volunteers.
Position Description
The Development Officer II will report to the Executive Director and is responsible for the student sponsorship program, a portfolio of major gifts, and supporting the fundraising efforts of the Daraja Education Fund, including the following:
Student Sponsorship
Fundraising
This is a full-time, 32 hours per week benefited position based in our San Rafael office and may require occasional weekend or evening hours during special events. Remote work is possible.
Requirements:
Background:
The Daraja Education Fund (DEF) is a US 501(c)3 organization located in Marin County, California with a mission to advocate for and advance accessible quality education for girls from poverty in developing countries.
DEF’s first and primary project is funding the 17-year-old Daraja Academy, a boarding high school for girls from poverty in Kenya. With its innovative focus on academics, leadership and women’s empowerment, Daraja educates the whole student. The program currently serves 176 students and is in a growing to educate 360 students at the School and thousands of girls through a leadership program. It has been financially supported by a national (US) and international network of individuals and enthusiastic volunteers.
Position Description
The Development Officer II will report to the Executive Director and is responsible for the student sponsorship program, a portfolio of major gifts, and supporting the fundraising efforts of the…
Please send resume and cover letter to apply@daraja.org.
Please send resume and cover letter to apply@daraja.org.