Nonprofit Organizational Growth Manager

Nonprofit Organizational Growth Manager Location: Remote — United States Engagement: Independent Contractor (1099) Anticipated Engagement: Approximately 20 hours per week / 80–90 hours per month Initial Engagement: 90-day consulting agreement, with opportunity for ongoing engagement Compensation: $35–$42/hour, depending on experience and qualifications Performance Incentive: Potential annual performance-based incentive of up to $5,000 Mission Experience: Potential opportunity to participate in an annual Kenya mission trip based on performance, continued engagement and organizational needs Primary Organizational Contact: Founder/Executive Director About Kurunzi Fund (www.kurunzifund.org) Kurunzi Fund is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit working in partnership with communities in Kenya to improve opportunities for girls through education and related community-based programs. After four years of primarily founder-led development, Kurunzi is entering an important period of growth. We are looking for an entrepreneurial, highly organized Organizational Growth Manager who can help us develop the systems, processes, technology and growth initiatives necessary to build a more scalable and sustainable organization. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ideas and turning them into organized plans, practical systems and measurable results. The Opportunity This is not a traditional administrative position. We are looking for a builder, problem-solver and operator. Kurunzi has a big vision and many opportunities for growth. The Organizational Growth Manager will help turn that vision into: Ideas → priorities → plans → systems → execution → measurable results The Organizational Growth Manager will work directly with the Founder/Executive Director and coordinate as appropriate with Kurunzi's leadership and Kenya-based team. The successful candidate will have considerable autonomy in determining how agreed objectives and projects can best be accomplished. Primary Areas of Work Organizational Systems & Processes

• Assess current organizational systems and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop practical workflows and repeatable processes.
• Create systems for tracking organizational priorities and projects.
• Improve documentation and organizational knowledge management.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive work.
• Recommend appropriate technology and tools.
• Help ensure important organizational knowledge does not exist only with the Founder.

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Help translate organizational priorities into actionable plans.
• Develop project plans, milestones and timelines.
• Create practical methods for tracking progress.
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions.
• Develop concise organizational dashboards and progress reports.
• Help establish annual and longer-term organizational priorities.

Project Development & Management Depending on organizational priorities, projects may include:

• Volunteer program development.
• School partnerships.
• Website improvements.
• Technology implementation.
• Marketing initiatives.
• New program development.
• Organizational events.
• Program documentation.
• Internal process improvements.
• New revenue and growth initiatives.
• Coordination and advocacy among fundraising pods.

The Organizational Growth Manager will be expected to recommend which projects should be prioritized rather than simply waiting for tasks to be assigned. Business & Growth Development A significant component of this consulting engagement will be helping Kurunzi think strategically about sustainable organizational growth. Potential work includes:

• Researching mission-aligned earned-income opportunities.
• Evaluating new programs and partnerships.
• Supporting development of volunteer travel programs.
• Researching comparable organizations and business models.
• Developing business cases for new initiatives.
• Developing basic financial projections.
• Evaluating operational feasibility.
• Identifying opportunities to increase efficiency.
• Supporting development of Kurunzi's 2–3 year growth strategy.

The Organizational Growth Manager may also support the development of Kurunzi's related service-driven travel business, including systems, processes, marketing strategy, customer experience and growth planning. Technology, Data & Information Management

• Evaluate and recommend project-management systems.
• Improve use of CRM and organizational databases.
• Develop simple dashboards and tracking systems.
• Improve digital file organization and information management.
• Identify opportunities for automation.
• Help create systems that allow the organization to operate effectively as it grows.

U.S.–Kenya Coordination Working with the Founder and Kenya leadership team, the Organizational Growth Manager may:

• Improve communication systems.
• Develop project tracking and reporting processes.
• Clarify responsibilities and timelines.
• Document program processes.
• Create systems for sharing information between U.S. and Kenya.
• Help ensure that the U.S. team has appropriate visibility into program implementation without creating unnecessary administrative burden for the Kenya team.

Leadership & Founder Support A major objective of this consulting engagement will be helping the Founder move from doing everything toward leading the organization strategically. The Organizational Growth Manager may:

• Turn broad ideas into actionable projects.
• Develop project plans.
• Track commitments and milestones.
• Identify bottlenecks.
• Recommend solutions.
• Organize information.
• Develop systems and processes.
• Help prioritize initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary administrative work.

The goal is not to become the Founder's personal assistant. The goal is to build organizational capacity that reduces the need for the Founder to manage every detail. Initial 90-Day Objectives During the initial consulting engagement, the Organizational Growth Manager will assess Kurunzi's organizational infrastructure and identify the highest-value opportunities for improvement. Potential initial deliverables include:

• Organizational systems assessment.
• Priority-project framework.
• Project-management system.
• Recommended technology improvements.
• Documentation of key processes.
• Organizational priorities dashboard.
• U.S.–Kenya communication improvements.
• Identification of operational bottlenecks.
• Initial growth-opportunity assessment.
• Recommended 9–12 month organizational growth roadmap.

The exact priorities and deliverables will be mutually agreed upon at the beginning of the engagement based on Kurunzi's needs and the applicant’s expertise. What Success Looks Like During the first year, successful consulting support will help Kurunzi achieve:

• Clear organizational priorities.
• Better project tracking and accountability.
• Documented core processes.
• Improved communication between U.S. and Kenya.
• More effective use of technology.
• Clearer organizational responsibilities.
• Improved operational efficiency.
• New growth opportunities evaluated and prioritized.
• A practical 2–3 year organizational growth strategy.
• Reduced dependence on the Founder for day-to-day coordination.

Who We Are Looking For We are looking for someone who is naturally curious, entrepreneurial and highly organized. You are a builder. You see a recurring problem and think: "There should be a system for this." You see a good idea and think: "Here's how we could actually make it happen." You see an inefficient process and think: "There must be a better way." You are comfortable with ambiguity and enjoy bringing structure to it. Required

• 3–7+ years of relevant experience in operations, project management, organizational development, business operations, consulting, nonprofit management or a related field.
• Exceptional organizational and project-management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong technology skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to develop systems from the ground up.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Comfort working in a small, evolving organization.
• Strong judgment and initiative.

Preferred

• Experience with startups, small businesses or growing nonprofits.
• Entrepreneurial or business-development experience.
• Experience developing organizational systems.
• Experience with project-management software and CRMs.
• Experience with budgeting and financial planning.
• Experience developing new programs or revenue streams.
• International development experience.
• Experience working across cultures or with teams in Africa.
• Experience with volunteer travel or educational travel programs.

The Person We Hope to Find We are not looking for someone who needs to be told what to do every day. We are looking for someone who can look at the organization, understand the vision, identify what is missing and recommend what should happen next. You are equally comfortable thinking about a three-year growth strategy and building the project tracker needed to execute next month's priorities. You are a strong communicator, but you are also a doer. You take ownership of agreed projects and follow them through. Most importantly, you want to build something meaningful. A Long-Term Opportunity Although this is an independent consulting engagement, we hope to develop a long-term relationship with the right person. Kurunzi is entering an important period of growth, and the successful applicant will have an opportunity to grow alongside the organization and take increasing ownership of organizational development, strategic initiatives and growth projects. We hope to find someone who wants to become part of the Kurunzi Fund family and contribute to the organization's long-term future. Independent Contractor Relationship This position is structured as an independent consulting engagement rather than employment. The Organizational Growth Manager will determine how best to accomplish agreed objectives and deliverables, subject to reasonable coordination with Kurunzi's Founder/Executive Director and organizational requirements. The anticipated level of engagement is approximately 20 hours per week, averaging approximately 80–90 hours per month. Actual hours may vary according to agreed priorities and project needs. The Organizational Growth Manager will be responsible for their own taxes, insurance, equipment and other business expenses unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Compensation

Compensation will generally range from $35–$42 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications and the scope of the engagement. The Organizational Growth Manager may also be eligible for a performance-based incentive of up to $5,000 annually, based on mutually agreed organizational growth objectives and results. A potential annual Kenya mission trip may also be available based on performance, continued engagement and organizational needs.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A résumé.
• A brief cover letter explaining your interest in Kurunzi Fund.
• One or two examples of projects, systems or initiatives you have successfully developed or implemented.
• A brief response to the following question:

"Kurunzi Fund has been primarily founder-led for four years and is now preparing for growth. If you were engaged as our Organizational Growth Manager, what would you want to understand during your first 30 days, and what would you focus on during your first 90 days?" Please limit your response to two pages. Please send all application documents to the Founder at [email protected] . We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate initiative, strategic thinking, problem-solving ability and the ability to work independently. Why Kurunzi? Kurunzi Fund is more than a nonprofit. It is a dream, a growing community and a future we are building together. If you are looking for a consulting engagement where you can build meaningful systems, contribute ideas, see the results of your work and help shape a growing organization, we would love to hear from you. Come be part of the Kurunzi Fund family. Pay: $35.00 - $42.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Work Location: Remote