Owning the end-to-end drafting of funding proposals, pitches, concept notes, grantee reports, and more, for a variety of audiences.
Partnering with funders and operations teams to design core program parameters for proposals and communicate them effectively.
Owning the proposal development process from identification to submission, including managing colleagues across teams in contributing high quality material as needed.
Developing high quality, brand-accurate core content for the organization, including one pagers, proposal FAQs, standard pitch decks, templates, etc.
Building and scaling systems for gold standard relationship management and grants administration (including regular update calls, customised proposals, and reports).
Managing relationships with assigned funders, including day to day informal and formal communications and presentations.
Managing ongoing grant agreements (reporting and compliance requirements) in collaboration with the compliance team.
Running full sales cycles, building a coalition of funders passionate about direct giving.
Providing pitch materials for management team outreach to potential funders.
Maintaining relationships with current partners and tracking their strategic priorities.
Contributing to the fundraising pipeline and tracking performance against ambitious fundraising goals.
Identifying opportunities for improved analytics (via dashboards, processes, trackers, etc.) proactively, and implementing ideas.
Requirements
Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly Values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates who have personal or professional experience in the low-income and/or historically marginalized communities that we serve.
A track record for securing funding from a variety of donors, like national institutional funders, regional and community foundations, corporate donor programs, government grants, and rapid-response funding opportunities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially of complex work to senior level stakeholders (executive teams, high net worth individuals, senior government officials)
An excitement and energy for the work we do and for collaborating with others
A proclivity for giving and gracefully receiving direct, honest, and constructive feedback
A minimum of 3-4 years experience in a top private or public sector organization
Language Requirement: English
Benefits
A monthly benefits allowance that covers up to 100% of Health, Dental, and Vision monthly premiums
Flexible paid time off that staff is encouraged to take
Allowances for desk set-up and learning and development
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