Consultant, Family Unity Fund (HIP)

EPIP; Washington, Oakland, New York, Chicago (District of Columbia, CA, NY, IL); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization seeks a consultant to manage the grant cycle for the second phase of a funding initiative. Responsibilities include developing a collaborative grantmaking strategy, engaging grantees in participatory approaches, and issuing recommendations based on findings. The ideal candidate will have expertise in migration issues, a strong fundraising track record, and preferably fluency in Spanish.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of migration and forced displacement, nonprofit ecosystem.
• Track record of successful fundraising with relevant funder relationships.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the grant cycle for phase two of the FUF.
• Develop grantmaking strategy with collaborative approach.
• Facilitate convenings with grantee partners.

Skills

Fundraising strategies

Effective communication

Understanding of migration and forced displacement

Job description

The consultant/s will manage the grant cycle for phase two of the FUF and undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

Review FUF Phase 1 materials, grantee reports, fundraising materials and other relevant documents and frame the learnings, GAPs, and identify needs for Phase 2.

Develop a grantmaking strategy with the HIP team that includes a collaborative approach with grantee partners

Develop participatory approach for grantmaking that includes grantee engagement

Facilitate 1-2 convenings with HIP grantees (as part of the participatory approach)

As a result of participatory approach, issue a report with grantee recommendations, context and other secondary resources on grantmaking strategies, priorities and criteria

Implement strategy including RFP/ invitation process, grantee identification, and grantee support for proposal and other required document production

Develop evaluation approach and system

Review all incoming proposals, document all grantee communication and correspondence, and provide recommendations for grantmaking to HIP staff for final selection

Write internal report documenting the grantee engagement & grantmaking process

COMPENSATION

The fee amount for this work shall not exceed $15,000.

Demonstrated understanding of migration and forced displacement, the nonprofit ecosystem, and policies and prevailing funding strategies, particularly in the Americas

Track record of successful fundraising strategies, relevant funder relationships, and expertise in the field of migration with the U.S. and European-based funders

Capacity for developing effective communications

Understanding of philanthropic giving in Mexico, Central and South America strongly preferred

Spanish fluency strongly preferred

Required materials include a resume and writing sample. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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