COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Established in 1951, Amideast is an American nonprofit organization dedicated to creating hope, opportunity, and mutual understanding among people in the Middle East, North Africa, and United States through life-changing opportunities for education and cultural exchanges. Working with local, regional, and international partners, we provide programs and services that improve educational opportunity and quality, expand access to U.S. study, empower youth and women, strengthen local institutions, and develop language and professional skills for success in the global economy. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Amideast operates offices in 11 countries in the MENA region. For more information, visit us at .
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Business Development Manager will provide leadership and direction to the Grants department by identifying & approaching prospective donors, developing projects, and monitoring and evaluating ongoing programs. Oversees the financial administration of grants, and ensures that program staff accomplish their approved program initiatives while meeting compliance and reporting requirements of donors.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identity and approach potential donors produce sufficient number and quality of prospects in order to produce extensive institutional donor profiles, target appropriate ask amounts; and prioritize and evaluate prospects for corporate, foundation, and government grants
- Ensure compliance with the rules and regulations administered by the grantor; oversee special audits conducted by grantor
- Develop outreach strategies to maintain and increase fundraising from bi-lateral and multilateral donors and foundations, corporate entities, E-fundraising and Crowd Funding Events as well as donations
- Develop understanding, techniques and best practices to design an effective fund-raising strategy
- Tailor development projects and fundraising messages while approaching various funding sources
- Effectively communicate developed messages and causes, using narrative tools such as case statements, progress reports and success stories
- Collaborate with the marketing department to develop an impact marketing plans
- Perform functions of financial administration and reporting to include, but not limited to; preparation and timely submission of grant applications and reports, development and adjustment of associated budgets, coordination of budgeted funds, screening and processing requests for expenditures and ensuring the Timely application for reimbursement from the donor
- Serve as a liaison with other departments on issues regarding grants
- Monitor interventions and programs funded by grants to ensure compliance with grantor guidelines
- Assist in evaluating the fiscal administration of grant programs
- Oversee the preparation and timely submission of grant applications, application amendments, and budget transfers
- Manage existing grants by tracking grants, developing internal reporting systems, writing reports, maintaining excellent historical records, working with staff to ensure each project or program is meeting proposal conditions and expectations
- Manage the performance of assigned staff through continuous coaching and development
- Develop winning proposals for differing donor entities that complies with RFP requirements
- Conducts monitoring and evaluation of grants implementation
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Required
Minimum of BA / BS in relevant fieldMinimum of five years’ experience with grants, grants writing, and grants managementProven track record of raising money from foundation and government sourcesProgram development experience requiredPrevious experience with non-profit fundraisingExcellent Experience with proposal writing and institutional donorsExcellent knowledge of fundraising techniques and strategiesExcellent communication skills both oral and writtenExcellent English language proficiency and writing skillsKnowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect researchExperience with budget development and monitoringExcellent computer skills with all Microsoft Office programsKnowledge of contracts and agreements is requiredPreferred
Master’s degreeMinimum TOEIC score of 950 or equivalentWORK ENVIRONMENT
The incumbent in this position will work in a professional office environment and will utilize the following equipment when working from the corporate office or remote home office (either on a full time, temporary, or hybrid basis).
Computer (laptop or desktop)Printer / Photocopier / Scanner / FaxTelephoneUp to 5% business travel may be needed to support as needed.
The physical demands and work environment that have been described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position description is an overview of the major functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; the Employee’s Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for additional compensation.
Amideast is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Positions that involve interaction with children will be required to read, acknowledge, and comply with and attend special training in accordance with the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy. All Amideast representatives must comply with the Code of Conduct and all applicable organizational policies which include but are not limited to, Anti-Human Trafficking and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.