Advocacy Initiative for Development (AID) ยท 1 day ago
Chief Economic Officer
United States
Part-time
Remote
Director/Executive
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Hiring Manager
Waquim Filsaime
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Responsibilities
Develop and monitor the implementation of long-range financial plans in conjunction with the Chairman of the Board and the Board of Directors, including setting targets for organizational growth.
Develop and maintain internal financial-management policies and procedures, performance measures, and dashboards.
Work with the Board of Directors to ensure compliance with all applicable financial, accounting, legal, and regulatory requirements and best-practice standards; ensure a system of strong internal controls.
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements and financial analysis; oversee annual audit.
Ensure the timely reporting of investment activity to donors and fundholders.
Oversee the Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Gift Processing functions to ensure best practice and compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory standards.
Oversee organizational budgeting, reporting, and prepare annual budgets and routine expenditure reports.
Serve as primary contact on behalf of AID for banking relationship and investment managers.
Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet and exceed fundraising goals.
Identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and grant-making organizations.
Plan and execute fundraising events, including galas, auctions, charity walks, and other campaigns, to generate funds and engage donors.
Write compelling grant proposals and funding applications, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and donor requirements.
Conduct thorough research to identify new funding opportunities and stay updated on current trends and practices in nonprofit fundraising.
Maintain a donor database and track all fundraising activities, donor communications, and contributions.
Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to create and distribute fundraising materials, including appeals, newsletters, and annual reports.
Cultivate and steward relationships with existing donors, ensuring timely and personalized acknowledgements, updates, and impact reports.
Monitor and evaluate fundraising activities, analyzing outcomes, and making recommendations for improvement to maximize effectiveness.
Qualification
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Required
Experience in financial management, accounting, or investment activities.
Strong understanding of nonprofit financial practices and regulations.
Proven track record in developing and implementing financial plans.
Ability to prepare financial statements and conduct financial analysis.
Experience in fundraising, including developing strategies and managing donor relationships.
Strong communication skills for engaging with external audiences and stakeholders.
Ability to write grant proposals and funding applications.
Experience in organizing fundraising events and campaigns.
Strong analytical skills to monitor and evaluate fundraising activities.
Preferred
Experience working with a nonprofit organization focused on development initiatives.
Knowledge of issues related to poverty, climate change, and gender inequality.
Experience in cultivating relationships with donors, sponsors, and grant-making organizations.
Familiarity with donor database management.
Company
Advocacy Initiative for Development (AID)
AID is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered in the State of Washington, USA, and Sierra Leone to support development initiatives in Africa.
Founded in 2000
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase
