Organization: CARE USA
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 13 Jul 2015
Professional Foundations provide CARE with significant revenue with which we operate some of our most innovative programs. From smaller foundations that often provide catalytic funding for some of our most cutting edge programs to large foundations like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that share CARE"s aspiration to leverage learning for impact, foundation partnerships and the revenue they generate are integral to CARE"s goal of multiplying impact. Managing a foundations portfolio requires the ability to gain an in-depth knowledge of CARE"s programming, approaches, and learning methodologies as well as a savvy and strategic external approach to generate and foster new connections for CARE. This position also requires political savvy to navigate CARE and influence the decisions of program or technical colleagues, country offices and other units. Finally, while creative, this individual must follow internal processes and procedures that ensure effective internal coordination as well as compliance with financial management principles.
A member of the 4-person team focused on Foundations, this person will carry a diverse portfolio of program areas. In addition, they will be responsible for cultivating new foundation partners to further the team"s goal of diversifying its overall portfolio.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
· Prospect Research and Cultivation
· Concept and Proposal Development
· Donor Stewardship
· Internal Networking and Communications
· Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications (Know-How):
· Undergraduate degree
· 5-7 years of experience in any combination of foundation fundraising, project design/management; proposal writing; program advisory or field work
· Demonstrated success in outbound, self-initiated prospecting and qualifying
· Experience successfully reporting in a matrixed environment
· Capacity to facilitate internal decisions across multiple stakeholders as required to produce content for proposals
· Excellent oral and written communications skills
· Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
· Experience in fundraising, foundation relations, cultivating and stewardship of donors
· Experience working as part of a team
· Evidence of strong analytic skills
· Computer literacy, including facility with Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications
· Project design/proposal writing for foundations or comparable donors
· Advanced editing skills
Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.
CARE USA is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
The closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be removed from CARE"s career website at any time.
How to apply:
To apply for this position, please visit our website here: http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws=1&rid=2734
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