Grants & Proposals Coordinator

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Grants & Proposals Coordinator for Ripples in Africa

Help secure vital funding to empower women-led initiatives across West Africa! Ripples in Africa seeks a dedicated Grants & Proposals Coordinator to drive our fundraising efforts and expand our impact on communities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Grant Research & Identification:
- Identify potential grant opportunities aligned with our mission of supporting women entrepreneurs and sustainable agriculture.
- Maintain a database of funding sources, deadlines, and requirements.

- Proposal Development:
- Write compelling grant proposals and letters of inquiry, highlighting our programs' impact on 17,200 women entrepreneurs and 45,000 children.
- Collaborate with program teams to gather data and success stories for proposals.
- Ensure proposals align with Ripples in Africa's mission and Yaji Spice's ethical trade initiatives.

- Grant Management:
- Coordinate the grant application process, ensuring all materials are submitted on time.
- Track active grants and manage reporting requirements.
- Liaise with the finance team to ensure proper allocation and tracking of grant funds.

- Relationship Building:
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and potential funders.
- Prepare briefing materials for the leadership team's meetings with funders.

- Impact Reporting:
- Compile data on program outcomes, such as the 27% income increase for women entrepreneurs.
- Create compelling narratives and visual reports to showcase our work in climate-resilient farming and gender equity.

Required Skills:

- Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft persuasive narratives.
- Strong research and analytical capabilities.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and grant management software.
- Understanding of nonprofit fundraising principles and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in grant writing or proposal development, particularly in international development or women's empowerment sectors.
- Knowledge of major institutional donors and foundations in the international development space.
- Familiarity with logical frameworks and theory of change models.

Impact You'll Make:

- Secure funding to expand our reach, potentially supporting thousands more women entrepreneurs and their families.
- Enable the growth of sustainable, women-led businesses through Yaji Spice and other initiatives.
- Contribute to the long-term sustainability of our programs promoting gender equity and environmental stewardship.

Time Commitment: 15-20 hours/week (flexible)
Location: Remote

Join us in creating ripples of change across Africa! Your grant-writing skills will directly translate into expanded opportunities for women and communities. We welcome both experienced grant writers and passionate beginners committed to our cause.

To Apply: write a brief statement of interest to: info.usa@ripplesfoundation.org.