Funding Strategist & Grant Writer

From field evidence to fundable proposals.

I help nonprofits, INGOs, and mission-driven organizations turn programme evidence and organizational credibility into competitive grants, strong donor cases, and practical fundraising materials. 18+ years of institutional fundraising experience, now supporting U.S. nonprofits directly.

Mobeen Ajaib, Funding Strategist and Grant Writer
$60M+
Institutional funding secured
18+
Years in programme & fundraising leadership
44+
Local & international partnerships built
3
Regions: West Africa, South Asia & U.S. remote clients
Institutional Track Record

Key donors I've secured funding from

Across my career, I've led proposal development and donor engagement resulting in funding from the following institutional, bilateral, and foundation funders.

European Union (EU) USAID / BHA Government of the Netherlands BMZ — German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development German Federal Foreign Office DGD Belgium DGD Humanitarian Aid (Belgium) DANIDA (Denmark) ECHO — EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid Operations FCDO (UK) Ministère des Affaires étrangères et européennes du Luxembourg PATRIP Foundation Skala Foundation
About

Senior fundraising leadership, now built for smaller teams.

I'm a funding strategist, proposal writer, and international development leader with 18+ years designing, securing, and managing complex humanitarian and development programmes across Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. I've held senior roles including Head of Programme / Deputy Country Director, overseeing multi-sector portfolios of up to $15M annually, and have contributed to more than $60M in institutional funding through Oxfam, Action Against Hunger, and Humanity & Inclusion.

Today I bring that same rigor to smaller and growing nonprofits — helping you move from a broad idea to a fundable, well-positioned proposal. I currently advise U.S.-based nonprofits remotely on funding strategy, grant development, and organizational sustainability.

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Sector Experience

Women's Economic Empowerment Nutrition & Food Security WASH Protection & Gender Governance & Civic Participation Heritage Preservation Community Development Education & Workforce Resilience & Climate
What I Do

Full-cycle funding support

From identifying the right funders to writing the proposal that wins them — and coaching your team to keep winning after I'm gone.

Grant Research & Pipelines

Prospect research, eligibility screening, and funder mapping so your team focuses only on realistic, well-matched opportunities.

Proposals & LOIs

Letters of inquiry, concept notes, and full proposals that translate your programme evidence into a credible case for investment.

Fundraising Campaign Strategy

Case for support, donor journeys, sponsor materials, and campaign copy for individual donors, businesses, and institutional funders.

Ready to build a stronger funding pipeline?

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