Communication And Fundraising Manager

Youth for Development (YFD) has emerged as a necessity to respond basically to the urgent needs of the Palestinian young refugees in Lebanon who have been suffering for long from many psychosocial disturbances, physical deformations, psychological disorders, and social problems. Prevailing feeling of frustration and distress among youth manifested itself in delinquent behaviors. However, this will not exempt YFD from the inclusion of Lebanese Youth and displaced Syrians in the agenda of its concerns since Palestinian, Lebanese, and Syrian youth live under the same conditions and confront common problems.   Duties/Assignments: Creating, planning, implementation, management and oversight of all aspects related to fundraising for the organization. Identifying donor opportunities, develop donor database, respond to donor tenders and call for proposals, develop grant proposals and concept notes, write appeals, represent the organization at donor meetings and undertake follow-up of potential funding opportunities. Explore and develop strategies for long-term sustainability of the organization and its interventions Develop business plans in consultation with other staff for possible generation of long-term incomes for the organization. Undertake online research and build contacts with potential individual donors and raise funds for the activities of the organization. Improve and develop communications material for the organization such as brochure, website, annual report, DVD, poster etc. Liaison with private agencies, the government and other organizations to explore potential collaborations for raising funds for the organization. Market and communicate the organization’s value propositions and services and by promoting a distinguished image and position for YFD. Manage and maintain relationships especially with those who have goals and values that match YFD’s. Expand focus on raising funds from new sources such as individuals, foundations and corporate organizations. Ensure that proper communication to donors is managed effectively and ensure timely reporting to all donors. Identify best approach to raise funds from diverse donor segments including agencies and corporate donors. Develop new fundraising tools and organize different events to attract potential funding from different sources of funding.   Education Requirements Master’s degree in Marketing, Management, or relevant field. Relevant courses taken in fundraising, social marketing, branding, marketing, budgeting, public relations, grants writing, PCM, Log frames, etc.   Skill Requirements Minimum of 3-5 years of substantial experience in fundraising and grant writing. An established track record in fundraising, public relations and /or marketing planning & management. Knowledge and understanding of the NGO community in Lebanon and humanitarian development and nonprofit fundraising. Knowledge of the situation and challenges facing the Palestinian refugees as well as other marginalized groups that YFD target. An ability to be proactive in developing relationships with funders and influential decision makers. Excellent knowledge in Project Cycle Management and using Log Frames and indicators. Strong skills and abilities in writing proposals. Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic; additional languages are an asset.   Preferred Qualities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially negotiation. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to achieve goals and meet deadlines. Ability to prepare and provide presentations