2026
The year in review
Raising money for work that matters, and keeping donors for life.
Head of Fundraising
Nairobi, Kenya
Letter from the founder
Dear reader,
I lead fundraising for a clean-water charity: foundations, major donors and corporate partners.
I’ve grown income from $2.1M to $7.2M a year in five years, with donors who stay.
Joseph
Head of Fundraising
2020
to Present
Head of Fundraising
Maji Kesho
2015
to 2020
Grants Manager
WaterWorks East Africa
“Joseph is the reason we fund for ten years instead of three.”
Fundraising strategy
A three-year plan with targets.
Grant writing
Proposals for foundations.
Board training
Making the ask, for trustees.
Chartered Institute of Fundraising
Certificate in Fundraising, 2016