Job Description
The Funding & Partnerships Associate will;
FUNDING
- Assist in identifying and researching potential individual and institutional donors to build a pipeline of funding prospects.
- Help prepare grant proposals, applications, and pitch decks tailored to different funding sources, ensuring alignment with grant guidelines and requirements.
- Support the grant management process, including research, development, and submission of proposals, as well as reporting and compliance with grantors’ guidelines and deadlines.
PARTNERSHIPS
- Assist in identifying potential corporate partners and individuals for sponsorship and partnership opportunities.
- Support regular communication and acknowledgment of stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the Communications team to assist in planning and executing fundraising events, leveraging these opportunities to attract new donors and partners.
- Help develop and maintain accurate records of potential and actual stakeholders (donors, partners, grant opportunities, applicants, recipients, and interactions) in the Foundation’s donor database (Monday.com).
- Other roles as assigned.
Roles & Responsibilities
Qualification & Experience
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to help craft compelling proposals and presentations.
- Detail-oriented and organized, capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
- Proven ability to conduct thorough research.
- Enthusiastic and willing to learn about funding and partnerships
Technical, Core and Behavioural Competencies
- Capability in the following technical areas:
- Excellent Written and Oral Communication
- Proposal Development
- Data Management
- Research and Prospect Identification
- Grant Writing
- Monitoring and Evaluation