Resource Mobilization and Business Development Associate

About the role

The Resource Mobilization and Business Development Associate plays a key role in advancing Pro-wellness by sourcing and managing funding prospects. The post cultivates strong relationships with potential donors, private sector entities and strategic partners to keep a steady pipeline of financial opportunities, monitors grant announcements and deadlines, and supports the organization's fundraising strategy under the direction of senior leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and track funding calls from foundations, CSR initiatives, government bodies and other grant-makers
• Maintain a tracking system covering eligibility, themes, deadlines, portals, required documents and application status
• Share funding prospects with management and the Proposal Development team and build a calendar of deadlines with proactive alerts
• Research potential donors and partners against the organization's programme focus areas
• Keep a database of donor profiles, partner interests, outreach and past engagements
• Help create organizational profiles, capability statements, presentation decks and partnership briefs
• Gather and update standard documents needed for grant applications
• Draft and manage expressions of interest and partnership concept notes for executive review
• Monitor outreach and follow-up and report regularly on the funding pipeline