Senior Proposal Writer

Key Responsibilities:

• Write clear, persuasive, and well-structured proposals that effectively communicate the university's mission, goals, and the value proposition for potential funders
• Manage the full proposal development lifecycle, including research, drafting, revising, obtaining internal approvals, and finalizing documents.
• Ensure all proposals meet specified formatting, documentation, and submission requirements
• Maintain a centralized system to track all active and prospective proposals and donor solicitations
• Collaborate directly with the advancement and development office to gather necessary information for proposals, including project details, budgets, and impact metrics.
• Stay abreast of trends, best practices, and compliance requirements in higher education fundraising and proposal writing
• Provide training, mentorship, and oversight to the fundraising team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in grant writing, proposal development, or a similar fundraising role
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong command of grammar and style
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling narratives
• A proven track record of securing funding from institutional donors such as foundations and corporations is a plus
• Strong research skills to identify new funding opportunities
• Proficient in using donor databases, proposal management software, and other relevant tools
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally with diverse stakeholders
• Passion for the nonprofit's mission and a commitment to social impact is a plus

To Apply Kindly Send your CV to : Careers@nu.edu.eg Mentioning the Job in the subject.