About this role
Summary
The Resource Mobilization and Business Development Associate plays a pivotal role in advancing Pro-wellness by actively sourcing and managing funding prospects. This position focuses on cultivating strong connections with potential donors, private sector entities, and strategic partners to sustain a robust pipeline of financial opportunities. The incumbent will oversee the monitoring of grant announcements and critical deadlines, ensuring timely follow-ups and providing essential support for the organization's broader fundraising strategies under the direction of senior leadership.
Responsibilities
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Systematically identify and track funding calls issued by foundations, corporate social responsibility initiatives, government bodies, and other grant-making institutions.
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Manage a comprehensive and current tracking system that details eligibility criteria, thematic focus areas, submission deadlines, application portals, necessary documentation, and application statuses.
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Disseminate relevant funding prospects to management and the Proposal Development team in a timely manner.
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Develop a forward-looking calendar of deadlines and issue proactive notifications regarding approaching or time-sensitive grant opportunities.
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Conduct research on potential donors and partners to assess alignment with Pro-wellness's programmatic focus areas.
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Curate and maintain a database capturing donor profiles, partner interests, outreach activities, and historical engagement records.
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Assist in the creation of organizational profiles, capability statements, presentation decks, partnership briefs, and other essential fundraising collateral.
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Facilitate the collection and updating of standard organizational documents required for grant applications.
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Draft and manage introductory correspondence, expressions of interest, and partnership concept notes for executive review.
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Monitor outreach efforts and follow-up actions while delivering regular updates on the status of the funding pipeline.