Fundraiser Consultant

 
Objective: To provide assistance to the board of the organization in identifying donor resources, raising funds and writing proposals for long-term organizational sustainability.
Roles & Responsibilities:

Compile and maintain a database of international and local donor  organizations (international foundations,bilateral and multilateral agencies and private corporations offering donations)
Regularly monitor donor websites and identify and inform donor opportunities matching the work of CitiAct
Write concept notes, project ideas and project proposals and ensure their timely submission
Undertake independent reasearch in finding alternative resources for long-term sustainability of the organization
Assist the Director in developing business plans to generate income from various sources.
Undertake online research and build contacts with potential individual donors and raise funds for the activities of the organization.
Maintain relationships with existing donors and respond to their requests regularly and keep updating them about the work of the organization
Organize or provide assistance in organizing any fundraising events for the organization
Suggest other innovative ideas for effective resource mobilization.

The ideal candidate will typically possess the following:

Master degree required, with a major in English/Communications/Journalism/Marketing preferred.
Three to five years of relevant experience  fundraising and writing proposals
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic –French is a plus
Strong writing and editing skills and ability required.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with people at all levels are required.
Solid understanding of standard corporate proposal formats and templates
Must be highly organized with proven skills managing and tracking assignments and deadlines
Ability to edit or rewrite sections of proposals to ensure readability and adherence to win themes
Must be detail oriented and have the ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment on multiple priority projects
Ability to work independently, including prioritizing within demanding time frames. Able to work with a wide range of stakeholders including community based organizations, local NGOs, local government and officials, donors, and colleagues;
Excellent organization and planning skills;
Quick learner, agile, flexible, adaptable to different organizational cultures and operating environments;
 Commitment to quality and support of process improvement and implementation.
Other duties as assigned