Grants Writer at Savvy Riders

This position will provide high level grant and budget management for the Savvy Riders. S/he is responsible for fund development activities for the Company. These activities include grant writing, supporting project development;

Specifically, s/he is responsible for writing proposals in conjunction with Operations Manager.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the Company to develop, roll out and maintain program tracking tools to ensure all sector indicators report monthly progress, and identify and share gaps with other managers.
• Monitor grant-specific spending by budget holder
• Conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and corporate sources based on programme development plans.
• Perform prospect research with operations manager on foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for corporate and foundation grants.
• Work with Operations Manager to gather information necessary to report to corporate/foundation funders on current grant programmes.
• Support grant reporting as required by foundation/corporate investors.
• Understanding of organizational structure, functions and needs.
• Understanding of Company’s history and projects.
• Track statistics relevant to development and provide department with written materials necessary for investor stewardship.
• Assist with other fundraising projects as requested.

Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of the grant application process for major multilateral and bilateral investors (mandatory)
• Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals (mandatory).
• Strong editing skills & attention to detail.
• Knowledge of fundraising techniques and strategies (mandatory).
• Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research (mandatory).
• Knowledge of fundraising information sources (e.g. grants database).
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to incorporate accurate and pertinent information in the proposal or application.
• Strong contributor in team environments. Must be able to work and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience with grant writing (mandatory).
• Experience working in deadline-driven environments.
• Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Able to monitor and meet income goals.