Outreach and Development dDrector at Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (AMURT)

The Outreach & Development Director will engage in fundraising, partnering and all community outreach to support the growth of AMURT Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Secure financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations
• Maintain calendar of grant deadlines and write grant applications as requested.
• Develop and track proposals and reports for all institutional and individual donors
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships and partnerships with institutional and individual donors, and with collaborative government and civil society partners
• Maintain a calendar of outreach activities, including conferences, workshops, appearances and other communication opportunities.
• Represent AMURT at meetings and other programs that support the mission of AMURT
• Coordinate agency outreach publications, PR events and website.
• Promote interest in and provide information about AMURT programs to community leaders, media, and the public.
• Identify all professional networks, coalitions and associations that AMURT could join to further its mission.

Qualifications

• BA (required), MA (a plus)
• Five years’ experience in development, coalition building and outreach
• Demonstrated excellence in public speaking and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of social media and other basic marketing platforms.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral; ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships.
• Proven leadership and success in engagement and mobilization at the individual, community, and organizational levels, strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside AMURT
• Possess analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Have an understanding of and appreciation for the values, culture, philosophy and policies of AMURT.