Grants and Institutional Partnerships Manager
toogeza
full-time
Posted on:
Location: 🇺🇦 Ukraine
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Research and identify new grant opportunities from foundations, institutions, and multilateral organizations aligned with the Kyiv Independent’s mission.
- Develop, write, and submit compelling grant proposals, applications, and letters of inquiry.
- Manage the full grants lifecycle: applications, renewals, compliance, and reporting.
- Coordinate with editorial, finance, and leadership teams to gather necessary information for proposals and reports.
- Ensure timely submission of progress reports, narrative updates, and financial documentation to funders.
- Maintain a grants and institutional partnerships calendar, tracking deadlines, deliverables, and outcomes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with foundation program officers, institutional partners, and relevant donor networks.
- Monitor trends in foundation and institutional giving to identify emerging opportunities.
- Support the Head of Fundraising in aligning institutional giving strategy with overall fundraising priorities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (such as nonprofit management, communications, journalism, or international relations).
- At least 3 years of professional experience in grant writing and management, preferably in media, human rights, or nonprofit sectors.
- Proven track record of securing grants from foundations, institutions, or international donors.
- Strong writing and editing skills; ability to translate complex ideas into compelling proposals and reports.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills, with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively with journalists, editors, finance staff, and leadership.
- Understanding of the international donor landscape, particularly in media, democracy, and human rights.
- Commitment to the values and mission of the Kyiv Independent.