Funding Writer at Cyclebreeze

Cyclebreeze is a Research and Technological Development company that is built to identify and solve problems, optimize already existing processes and improve products. Through R&D, we are able to design new products for companies and improve existing ones.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Funding Writer

Location: Ogbomoso, Oyo
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

• You shall be responsible for is to research, develop, write and submit letters, business plans, brochures, portfolio, pitch deck, elevator pitch, proposals, reports etc. and other materials as necessary to secure funding support from foundation, corporations and government funding sources.
• The things to write would be used for different grants, accelerations, incubations, investments, sponsorship, partnership etc. platforms and other sources that facilitates growth, visibility and revenue for Cyclebreeze and its other subsidiaries.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team. Duties include the following, measurable in terms of time, cost, quality, or quantity.

Duties

• Maintain detailed understanding of organizational programs, fundraising strategies, partnerships, and goals to create strong proposals and business document that help support organizational fundraising targets;
• Prepare funding proposals and documents by determining concept, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, incorporating feedback, and obtaining approvals;
• Determine proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs, studying requests for proposal (RFPs), and attending strategy meetings;
• Write, revise, and edit drafts including executive summaries, funding proposals, conclusions, and organization credentials;
• Maintain quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone;
• Obtain approvals by reviewing proposal with key managers;
• Improve proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and boilerplate;
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
• Write letters of inquiry and solicitations
• Draft compelling funding proposal narratives for general operating and restricted project fundsf; assist with drafting corporate proposals as needed
• Work with the business team and other team to prepare project budgets that meet funder guidelines
• Work cross-departmentally to assemble and submit applications by due date
• Prepare and submit reports for funders according to contractual obligations
• Work cross-departmentally to collect statistical information, press, exhibition catalogues, and images
• Prepare funding proposals by determining concept, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, incorporating feedback, and obtaining approvals;
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Prepare writeups and articles for media, press and exhibition purposes.

Requirements

• Currently in a University, a fresh Graduate or an NYSC member.
• Be experienced in getting result and making research.

Competencies:

• Office 365 proficient
• Use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Conducting research, policies, regulations and requirements for funding
• Proposals, Business plan and documents writing.

Skills Needed:

• Initiative and data driven
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Industry knowledge
• Creative and practical thinking
• Process and detailed oriented
• Evocative writing and story telling
• Research
• Comprehensive and organized writing.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.