Program Support Officer- Grants Writer/ Fundraisery at Skills Outside School Foundation

ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES

The core role of the Grant Writer/ Fundraiser is to research information and write robust proposals that fulfill the requirements of international and local funding and partnership bodies that match the Foundation’s. In sum, the Grant Writer/ Fundraiser will:

• Research and identify individual donors and funding organisations
• Develop proposals that fulfil the requirements of the potential funding bodies
• Keep records of all grants written and efficiently track the proposals including progress and requests for information during the period of assessment of proposals by the funding bodies.
•  Monitor progress of fundraising drives.
• Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.
• Create or update donor databases.
• Establish fundraising or participation goals for special events or specified time periods.
• Provide additional information on request by potential funding bodies.
• Monitor budgets, expense reports, or other financial data for fundraising organizations.
• Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships.
• Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs.
• Design or produce materials such as posters, Web sites, or newsletters to promote, market, or advertise fundraising events.
•  Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
• Develop or implement fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs.
•  Direct or coordinate web-based fundraising activities, such as online auctions or donation Web sites.
• Plan and direct special events for fundraising.

Reporting Relationship:  Senior Programs Manager.
SKILLS and EXPERIENCE 

• Excellent Verbal Communication
• Superior Writing, Editing and Research Skills
• Excellent Analytical and critical thinking Skills
• Strong IT Skills
• Ability to understand the needs of both the agency in need of funding and the organization that is offering the grant money
• Ability to use dropbox, sharepoint and goggle drive
• Being able to understand and execute complex instructions
• Strong attention to detail

EDUCATION/ELIGIBILITY

At least a Bachelor degree in any discipline preferably in English, Literature, Mass Communications, Marketing, Advertisement, Sales and similar disciplines or a similar professional background in these disciplines