Creative Action Institute · 17 hours ago
Associate Director of Development
Greater Boston
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$70K/yr - $75K/yr
5+ years expCreative Action Institute catalyzes community-driven solutions that advance gender equality and build a sustainable planet. The Associate Director of Development will play a key role in institutional funding through research, relationship building, and proposal writing, while also managing fundraising staff and leading campaigns.
ConsultingNon ProfitTraining
Hiring Manager
Rose Frank
Responsibilities
Steward existing foundation and corporate relationships to engage institutional donors and invite funding renewals
Prospect for and identify promising institutional giving leads, establish relationships, develop high quality proposals and other funding applications that result in secured new grants, consultancies or special projects to fulfill annual goals
Lead grant management by preparing and submitting timely narrative and financial reports to funders, in coordination with other team members
Prospect for consulting and contract opportunities that align with capacity and mission
Support in developing proposals and pitching concepts as needed
Utilize the donor database to identify giving patterns and develop a moves management plan to increase giving from existing donors
Develop and implement strategies to increase the individual donor base, including donor cultivation events
Lead the conceptual development and manage the implementation of compelling campaigns and appeals with support from the Development and Communications Coordinator
Lead the concept and strategy development of donor communications such as annual reports, newsletters, website and blogs with support from the Development and Communications Coordinator
In collaboration with the Executive Director, develop and implement an annual development plan to: grow philanthropic giving (individual, corporate, and foundations), increase program revenue through consultancies and special projects, foster relationships with new individual, foundation, and corporate donors
Track progress toward fundraising goals, analyze results, recommended adjusted course as needed, and compile reports quarterly, including pipeline development
Monitor the funding landscape, identify emerging trends and stay abreast of best practices in resource mobilization
Manage the Development and Communications Coordinator, providing mentorship and guidance
Act as key staff liaison for the board Development Committee, participating in and leading committee meetings as needed
Qualification
Required
A university degree in a relevant subject
English fluency required
Must be able to travel domestically and long-haul international travel, as needed, to meet with funding partners and prospects and attend conferences
Passionate about gender equity and climate justice globally and an understanding of international development dynamics
Strategic thinker capable of designing long-term resource mobilization strategies that align with our mission, vision and values
Ability to track and measure the success of resource mobilization efforts and the impact of funded projects
Strong capacity to problem-solve independently
Demonstrated ability as a self-driven, accountable and reliable remote worker
Detail oriented, motivated, self-starter
5+ years development with a demonstrated track record of securing funds, preferably in international development
Demonstrated capacity to identify new opportunities and secure them
Demonstrated capacity to write compelling, targeted proposals for foundations, multilateral agencies, corporations and individuals
Existing funding relationships within the gender equity and climate justice space
Capacity to build and maintain relationships with a diverse donor base (multilaterals, foundations, individuals, corporations)
Ability to connect with and maintain positive relationships with team, partners and stakeholders
Demonstrated experience developing targeted donor communications including the capacity to build a successful fundraising campaign
Experience working with diverse cultural contexts and the ability to design strategies that are both sensitive and responsive to the needs of marginalized communities
Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Excel and Powerpoint), G Suite, and Salesforce
Benefits
Creative Action Institute offers a generous benefits package.
Company
Creative Action Institute
Creative Action Institute is a non-profit firm that advances equalitarianism and provides training and consulting services.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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