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Constantnople Enterprise delivers AI-enabled HDPE fish cages that boost productivity, reduce pollution, and support sustainable aquaculture across Kenya and the broader African region.
Fish farmers often rely on traditional cage systems that lack real-time monitoring and durability, leading to high mortality rates and inconsistent yields. This inefficiency contributes to food insecurity and environmental degradation, as unmanaged systems can cause water pollution and feed waste. With climate change bringing temperature fluctuations and oxygen depletion, farmers need adaptive technology to protect their livelihoods and freshwater ecosystems.
Constantnople provides a high-tech circular solution by integrating durable High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) cages with an AI-powered monitoring system. Our sensors track water quality parameters like dissolved oxygen and temperature in real time, while data analytics optimize feeding schedules to reduce waste and detect early signs of fish stress. By combining resilient physical infrastructure with digital intelligence, we empower farmers to increase productivity, improve survival rates, and promote responsible management of aquatic environments.
Role Description:
- Identify and pursue grants, impact investment, sponsorships, and donor funding opportunities.
- Build and maintain relationships with NGOs, government agencies, foundations, corporate partners, and impact investors.
- Prepare compelling proposals, pitch decks, and funding applications.
- Develop and implement fundraising strategies aligned with organizational goals and social impact metrics.
- Track and report on funding performance, donor engagement, and partnership outcomes.
- Collaborate with internal teams to quantify impact, collect data, and demonstrate program effectiveness to funders.
- Represent the organization at networking events, conferences, and fundraising forums.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Development Studies, Social Entrepreneurship, or related field.
- Proven experience in fundraising, grants management, or partnerships in the nonprofit or social enterprise sector.
- Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to craft compelling narratives about social impact and sustainability.
- Familiarity with impact metrics, monitoring, and evaluation is a plus.
- Self-motivated, strategic thinker, and team player with a passion for social impact.
Why Join Us:
- Contribute to scaling an innovative, socially-driven technology in aquaculture.
- Work directly with a passionate, multidisciplinary team committed to empowering marginalized communities.
- Opportunity to shape the growth strategy and create measurable social and environmental impact.
Minimum Hours per Week:
4-6 hours per week
Duration:
3-5 months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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What will you be doing?
Candela is a volunteer-run nonprofit. We're growing our funding base in 2026, and this role is about making that happen. Working alongside our directors, you will have the opportunity to:
Sponsorship and funding:
- Identify and approach potential sponsors, starting with companies whose values or sector align with our mission: we teach physics through VR experiences including solar energy and fusion, so there's a natural fit with energy, renewables, and sustainability companies
- Research and apply for relevant grants, particularly in education, STEM access, and social impact
- Help develop and refine our sponsorship packages and pitches for different audiences
- Develop and manage a funding pipeline
Partnerships and relationships:
- Develop relationships with companies who could support us through funding, equipment donations, or employee volunteering
- Explore partnerships with organisations in the energy and sustainability sector who may have CSR budgets or outreach programmes aligned with what we do
- Help us build credibility and visibility with potential supporters
Note: As we're a small team, you'll have real ownership over this area. You can shape the approach based on your own experience and networks.
What are we looking for?
- Experience in fundraising, business development, partnerships, sponsorship, or grant writing - whether professional or through voluntary/community work
- Confidence approaching organisations and building relationships, particularly at a corporate or institutional level
- Strong written communication since you'll be drafting proposals, emails, and applications
- Someone who can commit roughly 3–7 hours per week, with flexibility around your schedule
- Passion for education, equity in STEM, or making technology accessible to young people
Nice to have: a background in energy, renewables, or sustainability, but this isn't essential. What matters most is your ability to build relationships and secure support.
What difference will you make?
By leading on this, you'll be directly contributing to our goals to:
- Educate students aged 14–18 on the real-world applications of physics using VR
- Increase equitable access to super-curricular STEM activities in disadvantaged communities
- Show young people that physics can lead to exciting careers beyond academia
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.