I’m Patience Khasoa, a strategic grants and fundraising professional with 5+ years of experience supporting NGOs and community initiatives across East Africa, Germany, and the USA. I founded Grants Research Advisory Capacity Enhancement to help organizations map donors, design fundraising strategies, and develop compelling grant proposals, while also training teams to translate SDG-aligned program goals into actionable funding plans. I thrive on building sustainable funding pipelines through donor engagement, MEAL-informed reporting, and strong partnerships. My work blends program outcomes with clear narratives that resonate with funders, and I enjoy coaching others to strengthen fundraising capabilities and grant writing skills for lasting impact.

Patience Khasoa

I’m Patience Khasoa, a strategic grants and fundraising professional with 5+ years of experience supporting NGOs and community initiatives across East Africa, Germany, and the USA. I founded Grants Research Advisory Capacity Enhancement to help organizations map donors, design fundraising strategies, and develop compelling grant proposals, while also training teams to translate SDG-aligned program goals into actionable funding plans. I thrive on building sustainable funding pipelines through donor engagement, MEAL-informed reporting, and strong partnerships. My work blends program outcomes with clear narratives that resonate with funders, and I enjoy coaching others to strengthen fundraising capabilities and grant writing skills for lasting impact.

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I’m Patience Khasoa, a strategic grants and fundraising professional with 5+ years of experience supporting NGOs and community initiatives across East Africa, Germany, and the USA. I founded Grants Research Advisory Capacity Enhancement to help organizations map donors, design fundraising strategies, and develop compelling grant proposals, while also training teams to translate SDG-aligned program goals into actionable funding plans.

I thrive on building sustainable funding pipelines through donor engagement, MEAL-informed reporting, and strong partnerships. My work blends program outcomes with clear narratives that resonate with funders, and I enjoy coaching others to strengthen fundraising capabilities and grant writing skills for lasting impact.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent

Work Experience

Strategic Lead & Fundraiser Consultant at Girl Rescue Foundation
January 1, 2026 - Present
Lead organizational fundraising strategies, donor mapping, and proposal development. Advise on sustainability planning and partnership development. Support monitoring and reporting frameworks to strengthen impact narratives and compliance.
Grants Development Manager at Hulshof Community Foundation
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developed grant proposals and donor documentation for education, food security, and community empowerment. Coordinated inputs from Program and Finance teams to ensure high-quality, timely submissions. Integrated monitoring data and outcomes into donor reports and communications.
Grants & Development Manager at Activate Action
March 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Developed proposals and fundraising concept notes aligned with SDGs, nutrition, and sustainable diets. Managed donor engagement, reporting, and compliance with USAID standards. Integrated MEAL indicators and success stories into donor-facing narratives.
Grants & Fundraising Lead at African Women in Agribusiness (Ignite Africa)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Coordinated fundraising strategy, donor mapping, and proposal development for women-led agribusiness initiatives. Supported donor communications and partnership documentation.
Grants & Programs Support Officer (Volunteer) at AGNES Africa
July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Assisted in proposal development and donor reporting for climate action and resilience programs. Coordinated monitoring summaries, impact narratives, and technical communications.
Strategic Lead & Fundraiser Consultant at Girl Rescue Foundation, Uganda
January 1, 2026 - Present
Lead organizational fundraising strategies, donor mapping, and proposal development; advise on sustainability planning and partnership development; support monitoring and reporting frameworks to strengthen impact narratives and compliance.
Grants Development Manager at Hulshof Community Foundation, Busia County, Kenya
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developed grant proposals and donor documentation for education, food security, and community empowerment; coordinated inputs from Program and Finance teams to ensure high-quality, timely submissions; integrated monitoring data and outcomes into donor reports and communications.
Grants & Development Manager at Activate Action, Homa Bay County, Kenya (USAID - Funded)
March 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Developed proposals and fundraising concept notes aligned with SDGs, nutrition, and sustainable diets; managed donor engagement, reporting, and compliance with USAID standards; integrated MEAL indicators and success stories into donor-facing narratives.

Education

Master of Development Studies (In Progress) at Kenyatta University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Education (Arts – English) at Moi University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Master of Development Studies (In Progress) at Kenyatta University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Education (Arts – English) at Moi University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Certificate in Grant Proposal Writing & Fundraising
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) – DisasterReady
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
Humanitarian Essentials – DisasterReady
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
Climate Change Action – UNITAR
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
Sustainable Diets & Food Systems – UNITAR
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
SDG 2: Zero Hunger – FAO
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
SDG 6: Clean Water & Sanitation – FAO
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
Biodiversity, Climate Change & Human Health – UNSCC
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
Public Policy Analysis – KIPPRA
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA/EA Expert) – University of Nairobi
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
Certificate in Grant Proposal Writing & Fundraising
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) – DisasterReady
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
Humanitarian Essentials – DisasterReady
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
Climate Change Action – UNITAR
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
Sustainable Diets & Food Systems – UNITAR
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
SDG 2: Zero Hunger – FAO
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
SDG 6: Clean Water & Sanitation – FAO
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
Biodiversity, Climate Change & Human Health – UNSCC
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
Public Policy Analysis – KIPPRA
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA/EA Expert) – University of Nairobi
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Other