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Fund Development and Grant Specialist

The Rawahil Fund Development and Grant Specialist is responsible for implementing Rawahil’s fund development plan, targeting financial goals to support the operating budget with a special emphasis on growing major donors and cultivating new foundation support. The Specialist will work closely with the Executive Director, Program Coordinator, Founder, Board of Directors, and volunteers to manage development operations and to drive and increase contributed revenue from all streams. Cultivating grant opportunities will be the primary responsibilities of this position.

Duties and Responsibilities

– Guide Rawahil’s efforts in meeting its financial goals.
– Develop and maintain strong relationships with donors, prospective donors, volunteers, all members and supporters of Rawahil, and local and international organizations and businesses.
– Implement comprehensive donor management process (utilizing CRM) to prioritize and track outreach efforts and follow up.
– Work with the Executive Director and members of the board to determine quarterly priorities and action plans for cultivating existing donor relationships and pursuing new streams of funding.
– Write and edit grant applications, letters of inquiry, and interim and final grant reports.
– Manage grant application process from beginning to end in collaboration with staff.

Knowledge and Skills

– Strong written communication skills.
– Ability to write clear, articulate, and persuasive English and Arabic proposals.
– Experience with proposal writing and institutional donors.
– Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies.

Qualifications

– Minimum of two years experience with grant writing.
– Previous experience with non-profit fundraising.
– Experience working in deadline-driven environments.
– Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.