This position will provide high level grant and budget management for the Savvy Riders. S/he is responsible for fund development activities for the Company. These activities include grant writing, supporting project development;
Specifically, s/he is responsible for writing proposals in conjunction with Operations Manager.
Roles & Responsibilities
Support the Company to develop, roll out and maintain program tracking tools to ensure all sector indicators report monthly progress, and identify and share gaps with other managers.
Monitor grant-specific spending by budget holder
Conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and corporate sources based on programme development plans.
Perform prospect research with operations manager on foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for corporate and foundation grants.
Work with Operations Manager to gather information necessary to report to corporate/foundation funders on current grant programmes.
Support grant reporting as required by foundation/corporate investors.
Understanding of organizational structure, functions and needs.
Understanding of Company’s history and projects.
Track statistics relevant to development and provide department with written materials necessary for investor stewardship.
Assist with other fundraising projects as requested.
Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge of the grant application process for major multilateral and bilateral investors (mandatory)
Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals (mandatory).
Strong editing skills & attention to detail.
Knowledge of fundraising techniques and strategies (mandatory).
Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research (mandatory).
Knowledge of fundraising information sources (e.g. grants database).
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to incorporate accurate and pertinent information in the proposal or application.
Strong contributor in team environments. Must be able to work and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Qualifications
Minimum of three years’ experience with grant writing (mandatory).
Experience working in deadline-driven environments.
Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Able to monitor and meet income goals.
