Partnerships and Grants Manager

Background
Tomorrow’s Youth is an innovative organization that provides holistic, multi-generational
programs to transform the lives of Palestinians. As the first American non-profit organization
based in Nablus, TYO developed its model in close collaboration with local communities and
engages children, youth, and parents in productive, formative, and fulfilling activities. Our
programming bridges divides of age, socio-economic status, religion, gender, and culture to
form a more peaceful global community. We prioritize the acquisition of sustainable skills, such
as creativity, peaceful communication, identity building, and problem solving, that will serve our
participants throughout their lives. Through this integrated approach, TYO participants acquire
tangible skills for life and work, while also becoming healthier, more self-confident, and hopeful
about their potential to contribute to their community’s brighter future. We have a diverse and
multicultural team that ensures that we are constantly learning from each other. We welcome
people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.

Job Description
In preparation to extend and expand our programs across Palestine, TYO is seeking to diversify
its funding sources and secure its long-term sustainability. The Development and Grants
Manager will be responsible for the overall grants and partnership management processes for
TYO. S/he will build on TYO’s existing fundraising and grants management strategy, with a
focus on prospecting for and pursuing potential funding opportunities along with building and
maintaining relationships with potential and existing funders. S/he will lead in all partnership
identification, serve as the primary liaison with all sub-grantee partners, ensure compliance to
donor rules and regulations while maintaining active and cooperative relationships with all TYO
staff and partners.

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

Funding Strategy and Partnerships Development
● Develop Palestine-specific strategy for funding and partnerships to ensure the long-term
sustainability of TYO.
○ Coordinate and lead market study, donor mapping and CO capture plan to
ensure strong fundraising pipeline.

● Cultivate and strengthen relationships with a wide variety of partners including local
implementing partners, donors, government agencies, and multilateral agencies
● Collaborate with the TYO’s Social Media Team to ensure that TYO is represented
compellingly to donors and participating in key events and conferences
● Attend conferences, networking meetings, and workshops to meet with potential funding
and implementing partners

● Participate and lead on partner prospecting meetings to assess, select, and negotiate
partnerships with stakeholders
● Conduct organizational assessments of potential partners and donors to ensure they are
aligned with TYO’s values and mission and have the capacity to collaborate meaningfully
● Cultivate strong relationships with government partners, implementing partners,
international organizations, thought leaders, and major donors supporting nonprofits in
Palestine
● Identify, co-manage, support or coordinate partner meetings, learning exchanges, or
other cross-partner workshops to expand the visibility and impact of TYO

Grants Management
● Gather relevant and timely information necessary for grant acquisition; identify grant
opportunities and relevant guidance materials to share with TYO leadership
● Manage grant application/proposal writing, review, and processing
● Collaborate with TYO team to ensure that proposals are aligned with TYO’s capabilities,
values, and mission
● Build staff and partner organization capabilities for successful grant acquisition and
management
● Develop and maintain organizational systems and tools to track new grant opportunities,
the status of grant applications, and donor requirements
● Assist with project oversight, including financial tracking and progress towards program
deliverables

Project Management and Reporting
● Communicate TYO accomplishments to donors through accurate, timely reporting.
● Help manage program implementation to ensure that activities are implemented in full
compliance with objectives, financial and reporting requirements, and evaluation plans,
and achieve intended impact.
● Provide support on various project management issues, such as budget management,
work plan implementation, indicator tracking, and achievement of project
objectives/outputs.
● Help monitor expenditure rates and spending levels and provide feedback
● Coordinate grant related information sharing, meetings, check ins, and reviews with
project staff and partners
● Have a deep understanding of donor policies, regulations and procedures and train other
team members in these areas

Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree or above in International Development, Non-Profit Management,
Business Administration, or related field is required
● Understanding of the nonprofit and funding landscape in the Middle East, with a specific
understanding of the particular dynamics in Palestine
● Experience with basic financial management skills including developing and monitoring
budgets and financial reporting

● Excellent writing skills with minimum 2 years demonstrated experience in grant writing,
preferably with a nonprofit
● Strong organization skills, attention to detail, the ability to manage complex projects and
deadlines.
● Prior experience overseeing and ensuring the success of Grants and Partnerships
prospecting and tracking systems
● Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively and
innovate, and to set priorities, manageable work plans and evaluate progress
● Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work
effectively in team situations
● Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
● Knowledge of Arabic is a plus
● Familiarity with the political, social, and cultural context of Palestine is preferred
● Ability and willingness to be very flexible and accommodating in changing project needs