The Grants & Resource Mobilization Associate serves as a vital partner to the Diplomatic Club of Liberia, focusing on securing financial support through the discovery of funding sources and the creation of compelling grant proposals. This role involves collaborating closely with the Executive Director and program teams to craft competitive applications that align with the organization's strategic goals. The position is essential for driving the club's mission by ensuring a steady pipeline of resources through meticulous research and strategic planning. Responsibilities Investigate and locate suitable funding prospects at local, regional, and international levels. Curate and update a comprehensive repository of potential donors, foundations, and development partners. Track funding announcements, application deadlines, and specific eligibility criteria. Facilitate the drafting of concept notes, grant proposals, expressions of interest, and other funding documents. Help formulate project narratives, including objectives, activities, schedules, and preliminary budget estimates. Analyze donor priorities to ensure organizational proposals match available funding streams. Assist in creating organizational profiles, capability statements, and other fundraising collateral. Manage a grants calendar to monitor submission timelines and track application progress. Prepare necessary supporting documentation required for various grant submissions. Conduct due diligence on potential corporate and institutional partners for resource development. Aid in the preparation of donor reports and status updates as needed. Organize a digital filing system for all submitted proposals, donor communications, and grant records. Collaborate with the Executive Director on follow-up communications with prospective funders. Propose strategies to diversify the organization's funding sources and resource mobilization approaches. Execute additional grant management and fundraising tasks as directed by leadership. Requirements Proven ability to conduct thorough research on funding landscapes and donor priorities. Strong skills in writing and editing grant applications, concept notes, and proposals. Experience in maintaining databases and managing project timelines or calendars. Capability to develop clear project descriptions, objectives, and budget outlines. Proficiency in organizing digital archives and managing documentation systems. Excellent communication skills for collaborating with senior leadership and external partners. Capacity to contribute strategic ideas for expanding funding opportunities. Flexibility to handle various tasks assigned by the supervisor within the grants and resource mobilization domain.