Proposal Development and Fundraising Consultant
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Position Overview:
The Proposal Development and Fundraising consultant will be the focal point for IRC’s partner to provide advice, lead and support in developing, planning and implementing a fundraising strategy with clear objectives and action plan.
The Fundraising Consultant will identify potential donors He / she will write proposals, collect and manage donor information, conduct studies, and recommend structural and organizational changes to improve fundraising efficiency. Principle Duties:
- Assess the organization’s fundraising potential
- Support and Identify priorities and goals for fundraising based on the need of the local partner
- Work closely with the local partner’s Board and the Operations Manager to develop a sustainability plan that ensures continuous funding and financial stability
- Develop a database for potential donors
- Work in conjunction with the Operations Manager to develop proposals and apply for funds when applicable
- Provide guidance and train the partner’s management staff on how to work for the success of fundraising projects
- Provide a training on how to maintain good relationship with the new and existing donors
- Develop the compliance requirements for fundraising activities to align the country's legal regulations and the partner’s policies
- Implement and develop “Budget and Finance Resource Development Plan”
- Propose strategic and operational plans and set annual budget with the Board Committee as part of the Budget and finance Resource Development Plan
- Set achievable revenue goals
- Support the partner’s Board Committee to develop a financial plan to raise money from donors and corporate
- Maintain records and databases of all foundations and donors
- Plan, execute visits and attend meetings with potential donors to offer presentations on charitable projects (ongoing and upcoming)
Skills, Experience and Competencies:
- Masters degree or equivalent in management, social sciences, economics, international relations, marketing or any other related area.
- Knowledge of Lebanon socio-political and working environment
- Experience in developing proposals and budgets for different donors
- A commitment to working for the humanitarian sector
- Knowledge in donor management
- Strategic, action-oriented, adaptable and innovative approach to fundraising
- Proactive attitude, enthusiastic and energetic
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Proven relationship building skills, with the ability to engender trust and loyalty from involved parties
- Proficiency in writing proposals and reports
- Strong and proven influencing and negotiation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Team Player
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
- Excellent communication skills- both written and verbal
- Excellent working knowledge of English and Arabic (spoken and written)
- Knowledge of French is an asset
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.
- Lebanon
- Beirut