YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Write letters of intent, grant proposals, applications, and other means of communication to grant makers.
The role will conduct the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals and reports by:
Cultivating new and existing grant donor relationships
Assisting programme team in identifying funding needs and developing proposal and evaluation tools
Working with executive and finance team to develop budgets for grant applications
Working with the Director of Growth and programme heads to gather information necessary to report to funders on current grant programmes.
Working with the Communications and Content Lead and the local Communications Officers to plan and gather compelling impact stories to support upcoming reports and proposals
Maintaining grant records, track due dates for applications and reports; serve as point person for grant compliance, assessing if programmes are meeting expectations and timelines of grant awards
Providing prompt responses to internal and external information inquiries of the organisation, via phone, email, or in person
Performing prospect research and evaluate prospects for corporate and foundation grants
Assisting with other fundraising projects as requested
YOUR PROFILE
Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, social sciences or related field preferred; may substitute six (6) years of work experience in grant writing and program management for degree
Minimum of two (2) years of professional writing experience, with preference for foundation grant-related work
Familiarity with donor relations preferred
Ability to utilise a database to track both programme and fundraising data and generate reports
Ability to organise workload, exercise independent judgment, and maintain self-motivated and self-directed schedule
Capable of addressing multiple projects in time-sensitive manner, taking initiative and remaining flexible to ensure objectives are met accurately and timely
Committed to maintaining the integrity of confidential communications and/or activities
Professional, courteous, cooperative, positive and effective with a diversity of individuals and groups
Able to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines
Strong contributor in team environments. Must be able to work and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organisation, across countries, cultures, and timezones
Strong editing skills & attention to detail
Experience working in deadline-driven environments
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