Position Summary: We are currently recruiting a Grants Officer to join our Donor Engagement Team. The Grants Officer will play an integral part in ensuring that Misean Cara meets its ambitious fundraising targets each year, which in turn helps Misean Cara and its members achieve their goals to improve the lives of millions of the most marginalised people across the world. The Grants Officer is responsible for researching, developing and writing successful grant applications to trusts, foundations and institutional donors who align with Misean Cara values. Key to this is managing relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally, with a strong emphasis on Misean Cara members.
Responsibilities
1. Donor Prospecting and Relationship Management, Grant Writing and Donor Reporting
* Write high-quality grant proposals, applications, and supporting documents.
* Research, identify, cultivate, and solicit new funding opportunities.
* Collaborate with the Project Funding Team and Members to develop proposals for larger scale impact.
* Build, manage and maintain strong strategic relationships with a network of potential and existing donors, with guidance from the DEM.
* Work with project funding team and members to compile data and financial information for proposals and reports to donors.
* Manage the proposal submission process to ensure timely submission of all required materials.
* Coordinate and follow-up on the progress of submitted proposals.
* Maintain a schedule of donor proposal submission key dates and reporting deadlines, ensuring all are met.
* Comply with all grant reporting as required by donors.
* Prepare and deliver presentations to potential donors.
* Support the Donor Engagement team to help raise Misean Cara’s profile and attract financial support.
1. Stakeholder Relationship Development and Management
* Manage and coordinate member working groups for funding proposals.
* Manage member relationships for funding proposals and report writing.
* Co-ordinate donor pipeline planning with other Misean Cara Teams (Project Funding, Learning and Development, Finance and Admin).
* Represent Misean Cara at donor meetings and forums.
* Delegate for the DEM when required.
* Identify and participate in relevant working groups, networks and events to raise Misean Cara’s profile and seek out new opportunities.
* Overseas travel to represent Misean Cara when required.
* Work flexibly and undertake any other tasks and responsibilities in support of the overall work of Misean Cara as may be assigned by the line manager or CEO.
Qualifications
Relevant Degree level and 3 years' experience.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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