Current Openings
Development Manager & Grant Writer
Job Summary
The Middle East Policy Council is searching for a methodical and strategic development manager and grant writer to work with our organization in identifying new sources of funding in alignment with existing programs, while working with MEPC to develop new sustainable and effective programs for potential support and identifying and cultivating new donors. Duties for this position will include establishing the organization's office of development. The position with also manage overall grant efforts, including drafting and reviewing proposals and other associated application materials with the support of MEPC board and staff, optimizing the grant administration process, preparing progress reports, ensuring compliance with grant regulations, managing grant databases, engaging with donors and foundations, and integrating the MEPC staff in grant development and management efforts.
The ideal candidate for this role will have superior initiative, event planning experience, strategic relationship management skills, organizational skills, exceptional teamwork research and technical writing skills, and strong leadership qualities.
Responsibilities
- Determines proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs and studying requests for proposal (RFPs)
- Develops proposals by assembling information, including project objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation
- Writes, revises, and edits drafts including executive summaries and conclusions
- Obtains approvals by reviewing proposals with MEPC leadership and key stakeholders
- Meets proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, approval and submission
- Enters and monitors grant tracking data
- Coordinates grant requirements and tracking with team members and conducts regular grant informational and review meetings
- Develops and maintains appropriate grant-funding informational networks
- Takes initiative for exploring new opportunities
- Complies with all grant reporting as required by donors
- Strategic outreach, event planning and program management
- Ability to delegate and oversee ad hoc teams
- Performs other duties as assigned
Reports To
Executive Director, Bassima Alghussein
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of five to seven years’ experience in development, grant writing, prospect research, and general fundraising
- Advanced experience and knowledge in Microsoft Office 365 programs (Excel, Word, Power Point, One Drive) and Google Workspace
Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and work sample to: Balghussein@mepc.org
Internship Opportunities
The Middle East Policy Council encourages undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of backgrounds - political science, international relations, history, foreign language, regional studies, communications, and more - to apply for our internships. Interns should expect to gain valuable insight into the inner workings of a nonprofit, while fostering informed and productive policy making towards the Middle East.
To apply for an internship, send a cover letter, resume, and a 2 page writing sample to (can be an excerpt of a long piece) to Sarah Schaefer at SSchaefer@mepc.org. Applications for the 2022 Winter/Spring session are due December 15, 2021.
General MEPC Internship
Responsibilities
- Working alongside various office employees and contributing to their individualized projects
- Creating and editing innovative content for our K-12 educational platform TeachMideast
- Enhancing social media and digital engagement for both MEPC and TeachMideast
- Assisting in proofreading, copyediting, and overall production of the Middle East Policy journal
- Helping plan and organize major MEPC events, such as Capitol Hill Conferences, Contributor Dialogues, and Power Lunches
Requirements
- Accepting part-time and full-time applicants
- Demonstrated academic, professional, and/or personal interest in the Middle East
Congressional Affairs Internship
Responsibilities
- Working alongside various office employees, with an emphasis on our congressional affairs team
- Attending congressional hearings and reporting on pressing policy issues regarding the Middle East
- Compiling information on breaking news throughout the region
- Writing and editing congressional products for MEPC's policy brief program
Requirements
- Accepting part-time applicants
- Congressional experience desired, but not required
- Demonstrated academic, professional, and/or personal interest in the Middle East