About the Global Health Corps Fellowship
Global Health Corps (GHC) is a leadership development organization focused on building the next generation of diverse, disruptive global health leaders. Founded in 2009, we competitively recruit talented professionals (ages 21-30) from a range of sectors and backgrounds and place them in high-impact roles within partner organizations — including Clinton Health Access Initiative, Partners in Health, Planned Parenthood Global, and Government Ministries in Zambia, Rwanda, and Uganda — working on the front lines of health equity in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the US, and Zambia.
GHC is seeking fellows from a wide range of backgrounds, geographies, and expertise. Through a one-year paid fellowship program, fellows provide the expertise and leadership potential needed to fill capacity gaps in global health.
About Placement Organization
Gardens for Health International (GHI) works in Rwanda to provide lasting agricultural solutions to chronic malnutrition by:
- Partnering with health centers to integrate agriculture and comprehensive health education into the treatment of malnutrition
- Advocating for policies and programs that include nutrition-focused agriculture in the treatment of malnutrition
- Providing technical assistance to partners interested in adapting our model and methodology for their communities
We currently partner with 18 government-run health centers across two districts of Rwanda, helping an average of 2,160 families each year to break the cycle of malnutrition by providing them with the knowledge and inputs they need to grow healthy food. At the same time, recognizing that seeds alone can’t solve malnutrition, our unique approach combines targeted agricultural assistance, comprehensive health education, and regular home visits to ensure that families receive the resources, education, and support to keep their children healthy over the long term.
Our work is having a tangible impact on the families we serve: one year after enrolling in our program, 71% of children in one cohort were at a healthy weight. Not only are children getting healthier, but the consumption patterns of entire families are changing. On one survey, 88% of families reported that they were eating 4 or more types of food each day – much of it food that grew in their own gardens.
Position Overview
The Senior Development Associate will be based in Boston and will work closely with the Executive Director to create and implement Gardens for Health’s development strategy. S/he will take the lead on major donor relationships, foundation relationships, and managing development tools and systems. S/he will also play a lead role in designing our direct mail and online fundraising campaigns.
Responsibilities
- Lead development strategic planning and goal setting in partnership with the Executive Director
- Manage GHI’s grant pipelining, writing and reporting processes
- Oversee donor database management and ensure timely communication with supporters
- Contribute to the strategy of outward facing communications, such as newsletters and social media
- Design and manage direct mail and online fundraising campaigns
- Collaborate with the Communications Team in Rwanda to ensure that we are representing our work in ways that align with our values
- Take the lead on annual fundraising trips and special events throughout the year
- Enhance engagement within Gardens for Health’s communities of support across the US using online tools, personal outreach and in person events
- Attend speaking engagements at which he/she will represent Gardens for Health in front of a variety of audiences
Required Skills and Experience
- Background in fundraising, grant management or donor stewardship
- Previous management experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to create and deliver effective presentations
- Creativity and resourcefulness
- Ability to teach her/himself quickly
- Ability to adapt to new situations and systems
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to set and manage deadlines
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Patience, flexibility, resiliency, and community spirit
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Graphic design skills, and advanced knowledge of Adobe Suite
- Background in communications
- Familiarity with WordPress
- Master’s degree in fundraising, nonprofit management or related field
Fellowship Logistics
During the fellowship year, all fellows are provided with:
- A pre-tax living stipend of $1100/month
- Housing and utilities
- Health insurance
- A professional development grant of $600
- An award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year
- Travel costs covered to and from placement site, training and retreats
Living and Working in the United States: Fellows are provided with housing and utilities during the fellowship year. Housing arrangements vary based on location within the country. Fellows placed at Gardens for Health will live with other fellows in a furnished apartment in Boston, Massachusetts, an urban center.
To apply to this position click here: http://ghcorps.com/fellows/apply-to-be-a-fellow/application/
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