Fund Development Coordinator

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and intrinsically-motivated Fund Development Coordinator with experience in the international development context to join our Canada-based team in a flexible role with potential to grow further with the organization. Right to Learn Afghanistan has a well-diversified funding portfolio that will be maintained and expanded upon by the incumbent. Reporting to the Fund Development Manager and working with our international staff team, the Fund Development Coordinator will assist with identifying funding opportunities, preparing proposals and reporting to donors, and contribute to fulfilling the overall fund development strategy of the organization. We are seeking exceptional candidates, with experience writing international grant proposals, concept papers, and LOIs, ready to bring their creativity and energy to our dynamic team.

Job Duties:

• Assist the proposal writing team to develop high quality, timely proposals;
• Expand donor base by conducting prospective donor research, and identifying new funding opportunities from various sources including: major donors, government agencies, foundations, and multi-lateral organizations;
• Write compelling and persuasive grant proposals tailored to the specific requirements of each funding opportunity;
• Manage and maintain donor databases, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information;
• Clearly articulate the organization's mission, goals, and the impact of its programs;
• Work closely with program managers, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to gather information and insights necessary for proposal development and reporting;
• Ensure that grant proposals and subsequent projects comply with the regulations and guidelines set forth by funding agencies and organizations;
• Work closely with finance and program teams to track expenditures and impact for reporting purposes;
• Assist in the management of existing grants, ensuring that reporting requirements are met, and deadlines are adhered to;
• Stay informed about trends, priorities, and funding landscapes in different countries and regions;
• Support the planning and execution of annual giving and direct response campaigns
• Support donor stewardship activities, including drafting letters of acknowledgement, donor communications and reports
• Support cross-functional projects as needed to maximize the organization’s fundraising potential.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the organization’s fund development practices by bringing creativity, innovation, and fresh approaches to donor engagement, fundraising campaigns, and stewardship strategies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Linguistics, or related field
• Minimum eight years of relevant work experience, with at least half in international programming/projects
• Proven ability to work autonomously while remaining accountable to team goals and timelines; self-driven with a high level of initiative and follow-through
• Demonstrated ability and consistency in delivering high-quality work, even under pressure or with competing deadlines
• Collaborative mindset and strong commitment to contributing to a positive, mission-aligned team culture
• Track record of developing winning proposals
• Experience building trusted donor relationships
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with experience producing a range of materials including LOIs, concept notes, proposals, cases for support, and donor reports
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and networking skills
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with donor database management

Preferred:

• Technical expertise in the education sector and knowledge of current issues in education in developing countries
• CFRE designation (or progress toward it), grant writing certification, and donor relations or stewardship training
• Experience working with a multinational team both in person and remotely
• Experience working on shared drives such as Google Drive

To Apply:

Applicants living anywhere in the world are invited to apply to this home-based position. Applications should include:

• A cover letter describing the applicant’s relevant experience and interest in the position. The cover letter should be in the body of the email, and not an attached document.
• Recommended: please include attachments or links to 1-3 relevant writing samples.
• Applicant’s resume including two professional references.

Please apply soon, as applications are considered as they are received, via email to: righttolearnrecruitment@gmail.com . Please insert the following text in the subject line of your email: “Fund Development Coordinator” No phone calls please. Compensation package inquiries by email welcome. Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

About Right to Learn Afghanistan:

Right to Learn Afghanistan, previously known as Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan, exists to make the right to education a reality. Since 1998, Right to Learn Afghanistan has supported human rights and education for Afghan girls and women, training 10,000+ teachers, establishing 300+ libraries and science labs, and creating an online educational library with tens of thousands of monthly downloads. After the Taliban’s 2021 ban against female education, Right to Learn Afghanistan adapted, providing free virtual education in partnership with Afghan women. Our transformative advocacy, humanitarian, and educational programs champion gender equity and the universal right to learn.

Learn more at righttolearn.ca.

Please send your resume and cover letter to righttolearnrecruitment@gmail.com