RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain familiarity with the entire range of International Medical Corps programs and accurately describe organizational activities in verbal and written communication;
Research funding patterns and opportunities;
Develop and cultivate contacts within funding organizations;
Manage IMCs existing private grants, serving as liaison to both International Operations (at HQ as well as country program staff) and Finance Departments, overseeing and maintaining the highest quality standards for reports back to International Medical Corps' private donors;
Write grant proposals, concept papers, letters of inquiry and presentations; maintain an ambitious schedule of such assignments;
Write acknowledgement letters and other correspondence as necessary;
Write direct mail appeals;
Prepare special reports on International Medical Corps programs for private donors;
Support other activities within the Resource Development and/or Communications Departments, including the occasional generation of PR materials and the development and support of outreach and fundraising events; and
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters degree preferred
Minimum five years of non-profit grant writing experience, or equivalent
Demonstrated success in fundraising from foundations, corporations, private organizations
Superior written and oral communication skills; keen eye for detail with exceptional proofreading skills
Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Flexibility to assume a workload that frequently necessitates an adjustment of priorities
Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as with diverse HQ and international staff on complex assignments
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and its associated applications
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Experience in public health, international relief, or international development preferred
Knowledge of and connection to the Los Angeles fundraising community
Working knowledge of Raisers Edge or equivalent donor management software
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