Development Director

General Duties
Communications
- Be the public image of Marsa and its community with TV, radio and other press
- Develop publications
- Create and maintain newsletter
- Prepare and give presentations
 
Fundraising
- Create informational dossiers to present to donors
- Enhance Marsa’s profile for corporate sponsorships
- Collaborate with board and administration to develop fundraising strategy and set fundraising targets
- Suggest fundraising ideas and put them into action with team
- Identify and research potential funding opportunities and donors
- Organize and oversee events and campaigns
- Maintain and follow up on relationships with supporters and partners
- Look for sponsors for specific events
- Build on existing sources of funding
- Write grant proposals and reports
- Provide minutes for donor meetings
 
Skills
- Excellent networking skills
- Ability to work closely and generously with colleagues
- Capacity for initiative and long-term planning
- Experience in fundraising (preferably 2 years or more)
- Good command of English and Arabic, French is advised
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word and Powerpoint)