Development Director

• Research and qualify foundation and government grant opportunities; write and submit 6–8 proposals or LOIs in Year 1 with a target of $40,000 in secured grants; build a $50,000+ pipeline to seed Year 2.
• Cultivate direct relationships with program officers, family foundation staff, and family office advisors.
• Own the individual donor portfolio — personally cultivate, steward, and retain mid- and major-gift donors ($5,000+).
• Lead the year-end campaign in partnership with the Board, targeting $175,000; grow monthly giving program to 75+ donors at $100/month average.

This role directly enables vulnerable children in Southern Africa to remain in families rather than orphanages by securing the funding needed to scale the Family Care Model across the region.

• 5+ years of professional fundraising experience with a verifiable track record of winning five- and six-figure foundation and/or government grants.
• Demonstrated experience cultivating family foundations, family offices, or major/principal-gift donors; existing relationships in U.S. private philanthropy are a strong asset.
• Deep fluency in the U.S. philanthropic landscape and exceptional writing skills.
• Proficiency with donor CRM software (Bloomerang, Salesforce NPSP, DonorPerfect, or similar).

$5,000–$5,500/month retainer (independent contractor, 1099). Flexible hours, fully remote. Direct access to Executive Director and Board leadership. A mission that matters and a community of donors who believe in it. Clear path to renewed and expanded engagement for strong Year 1 performance.

Kuda Vana Partnership International (KVPI) is a U.S.-based nonprofit partnering with communities in Southern Africa to keep vulnerable children in families, not orphanages, through the Family Care Model.