Emory University · 17 hours ago
The Carter Center: Associate Director, Programs Development - Peace
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expEmory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent. The Associate Director for Programs Development supports the Programs Development Department in planning and implementing fundraising activities, focusing on creating grant proposals and managing a specific portfolio of fundraising projects for the Carter Center’s Health, Peace, and Education Programs.
E-LearningEducationHealth Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Works with the Sr. Associate Director, Lead or Sr. Associate Director, Director, Peace Development and other team members, to implement appropriate fundraising strategies, track the success of these strategies, and prepares alternative approaches as necessary to meet fundraising goals
Researches, identifies, and prepares written solicitations to donor prospects. Maintains a discrete fundraising portfolio, which includes development and implementation of fundraising strategies on behalf of specific Carter Center programs and special projects
Drafts and edits donor (governments, foundations, corporations, individuals, etc.) correspondence and proposals in support of the Carter Center’s Health, Peace, and Education Programs
Drafts fundraising strategy papers and briefing memoranda for the Director and executive staff in preparation for donor meetings; identifies opportunities for meetings with local, national, and international donors, and assists in the planning of and preparation for those meetings
Responsible for monitoring and managing the grants management and reporting for the projects within his/her portfolio and provides grant management assistance for other projects
Develops and implements systems that improve the overall Programs Development department’s complex grant oversight and management. Ensures accurate donor record management (electronic files, SharePoint, Teams, Unit 4, and Raiser’s Edge)
Supports donor recognition through drafting/editing articles, press releases, public statements, social media coverage, and recognition in presentations and public events, in collaboration with the Communications Department. Ensures compliance with donor branding requirements
Works in partnership with development colleagues and Health, Peace, and Education Programs staff to organize meetings and events. Identifies and proposes fundraising opportunities in connection with these meetings and events
Drafts and provides narrative and data reports and presentations as requested. Maintains thorough knowledge of donor database to ensure effective use of data for decision-making
Maintains professional growth by participating in educational programs and activities to improve knowledge of fundraising trends and skills in support of the Programs Development Department
Ensures compliance with all organizational policies and procedures
Provide mentorship and supervision to interns on a rotating basis
Travels to meet with donors as needed
Performs related responsibilities as required
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree and three years of experience in fundraising or related field OR an equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training
Preferred
Substantial writing proficiency, e.g., proposal writing, narrative reports to donors, fund-raising publications, newsletters, as well as external and internal correspondence, etc
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) are highly desirable
Proven experience in managing and implementing successful fundraising/development operations, including data management, events management, and office administration
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Raiser's Edge experience
Experience in fundraising and grants management for international programs is desirable
International development program experience
Company
Emory University
Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$719.87MKey Investors
GettyNational Institutes of HealthHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-08-20Grant· $0.28M
2024-11-13Grant· $15M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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