Wangechi

Government Contract RFP Writer

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About me

I’m a proposal writer with over 8 years of experience creating high-stakes, compliant submissions for institutional funders, development agencies, and major donors. I specialize in analyzing complex RFPs, ToRs, and funding guidelines, crafting clear and compliant responses, and managing the full proposal lifecycle under tight deadlines. I’m known for my precision, clarity, and reliability, consistently delivering quality work while coordinating multi-stakeholder teams.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB, Hons)

Language(s)

FRENCH
ENGLISH

Skills

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Work Experience

Mar 2024 – 2026: Independent Fundraising & Strategic Partnerships Contractor (Remote)


- Led end-to-end proposal development for nonprofit, philanthropic, and social enterprise clients across education, gender justice, humanitarian response, and infrastructure.
- Coordinated research, narrative development, and senior leadership input to produce competitive, compliance-ready funding submissions.
- Secured first multi-year awards for clients, including $50,000 for Freely In Hope and $115,000 for the Fund for Congolese Women.
- Produced technical and financial proposals for multilateral and institutional funders, translating complex models into evaluator-ready submissions.
- Prepared executive briefs, strategic narratives, and donor documentation for high-level convenings (UN CSW, Women’s Funding Network, Africa Philanthropy Network).

2022 – 2024: Development Manager — Sanku (Tanzania)


- Managed 20+ multi-year, multi-country institutional proposals, securing $5M+ from Gates Foundation, Mulago Foundation, World Vision, and others.
- Aligned complex solicitations with donor frameworks, compliance standards, and reporting requirements.
- Produced executive briefs, technical documentation, and post-award reporting to ensure accountability.
- Supported strategic donor engagement, contributing to $1.5M in new funding.
- Strengthened compliance and reporting processes for large-scale nutrition programs impacting 7M+ people.

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2021: Business Development Lead — Africa YES Centre (Kenya)


- Secured a $10,000 partnership with a European donor within the first three months.
- Designed targeted engagement strategies for different donor segments to enhance fundraising effectiveness.
- Contributed to shaping the organization’s overall fundraising and business development strategy.
- Coordinated donor communications and partnership proposals to strengthen credibility and visibility.
- Built initial pipeline of high-potential donor opportunities for future growth.

2018 – 2020: Grants Management Associate — Educate! (Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda)


- Supported proposal development, donor compliance, and multi-country program reporting.
- Produced structured funder reports, performance documentation, and strategic updates aligned with grant requirements.
- Led donor due diligence and site visits, resulting in $100,000 in awards.
- Co-designed and implemented a Salesforce NPSP-based donor management system to improve proposal tracking and reporting.
- Streamlined analytics and workflows to support data-driven fundraising strategy and decision-making.