Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research · 22 hours ago
Partnerships & Development Program Assistant
Washington, DC
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
$62K/yr - $77K/yr
3+ years exp
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Hiring Manager
Hannah Booth, M.A., M.B.A.
Insider Connection @Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research
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Responsibilities
Work in conjunction with the VP to implement efficient administrative procedures to improve department operations
Enter data into the team management tools for partnerships and fundraising; manage the fundraising database including gifts, entries, reports and maintenance
Ensure accuracy and consistency of records and reconcile data as needed
Generate reports and information for presentations
Organize and maintain files, contracts and partnerships documents; be adept in or willing to learn how to use SharePoint to organize team documentation
Coordinate complex calendars, schedule meetings and prepare meeting agendas
Coordinate travel logistics needs across department
Compose, proofread, edit and prepare regular correspondence, acknowledgements, reports and other materials for internal and external parties
Assist with outreach to prospects and donors (phone calls, letters, emails, etc.) and facilitate donor requests and information
Assist with team budget management including contributions, expense reports and reconciliations
Work collaboratively with FFAR Communications, Science and Operations Teams on projects, events and related activities
Contribute to departmental goals and assist with the smooth flow of development operations by accomplishing related duties
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications or related field
Three to four years of administrative experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; experience reporting to or engaging with executive level managers
Comfortable managing multiple projects, priorities and deadlines
Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Suite required
Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills with keen attention to detail
Willingness to take the initiative and problem solve
Strong critical thinking, research, analytic and organizational skills
Ability to work both independently and cross-functionally with the Partnerships & Development Team and across departments
Commitment to the highest standards of donor service and professionalism
Preferred
Proven experience with data entry, database management and/or data reconciliation preferred
Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive medical insurance
100% company paid dental and vision insurance for employee and family
100% life and disability insurance
6% 401k match – fully vested after first contribution
Employee assistance program
Robust vacation, sick and holiday leave
On-site gym with free access for employees
Training and professional development opportunities
Company
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research
The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) builds public-private partnerships to fund bold research addressing big food and agriculture challenges.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$5M2018-05-01Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Julie Reynes
COO
Jeff Rosichan
Director, Crops of the Future Collaborative
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