READ Global is currently hiring for the job positions listed below.
Location of position: Kathmandu, Nepal, with frequent field visits
About READ Global and READ Nepal:
READ Global brings together education, enterprise and community development to create lasting social change in rural communities. READ partners with rural villages to build Community Library and Resource Centers (READ Centers) that offer knowledge, information and opportunities to villagers that lack the most basic educational resources.
READ Nepal is the Nepal-based affiliate of READ Global. The READ Nepal Country Office is located in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Job Description:
Reporting to and in partnership with the READ Nepal Country Director (CD), the Country Development Manager (CDM) will spearhead development efforts on Fundraising and build the development strategy for READ Nepal.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Develop and execute annual fundraising plan
- Secure financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations; particularly foundations and corporations that would not fund an organization in the US
- Cultivate ongoing relationships with major donors
- Write grant proposals; collaborating with program and finance staff, as well as READ Global's Director of Development, as necessary
- Create grant progress reports for funders, as required
- Develop monthly fundraising progress reports for READ senior management
- Oversee planning and execution of special events, where fundraising is a major activity
- Manage the implementation of Salesforce (or other fundraising management software) and oversee data entry and donation processing
Qualifications:
- Master’s level education in Business, development or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in development with an existing network of contacts at foundations and corporations
- Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills
- Knowledge of Salesforce preferred
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter stating why he/she would be a good fit for the job, as well as an updated curriculum vitae with full address, contact details, and at least two references.
Applications should be sent to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by February 18, 2012. No phone calls please.