Business Development Manager America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc. (AMIDEAST)

POSITION DESCRIPTION
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 field
Minimum of five years experience with grants, grants writing, and grants management
Proven track record of raising money from foundation and government sources
Program development experience required
Previous experience with non-profit fundraising
Excellent Experience with proposal writing and institutional donors
Excellent knowledge of fundraising techniques and strategies
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Excellent English language proficiency and writing skills
Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research
Experience with budget development and monitoring
Excellent computer skills with all Microsoft Office programs
Knowledge of contracts and agreements is required
Preferred
Master s degree
Minimum TOEIC score of 950 or equivalent