Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research · 21 hours ago
Partnerships & Development Operations Manager
Washington, DC
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $115K/yr
3+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Drive and lead the implementation, training, adoption and maintenance of the department CRM tool; lead coordination and integration with other tools used by the Finance and Grants Teams
Develop and implement efficient internal processes to improve project management, including project and internal process coordination across the department and with other teams at FFAR
Lead the design and setup of pipeline management system with a functioning stage gating process to be used as the main tool for program management
Prepare for the weekly department meeting, including running the meeting and following up on needed actions
Prepare updates, reports and presentations for VP; provide support for external presentation preparations in collaboration with the Communications Team
Oversee and optimize department related operational systems, including donor management software, reporting tools and workflows
Manage tracking of FFAR’s online fundraising and other individual giving sources
Develop an internal monitoring & evaluation (M&E) system connected to the Partnerships & Development Team’s objectives
Compose and send letters to funding partners in collaboration with VP of Partnerships & Development
Work collaboratively with FFAR Communications, Science and Operations Teams on events, partner outreach and related activities
Other duties as assigned by VP
Qualification
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Required
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business management, with project management certification from an accredited organization required.
Minimum of three to five years of professional experience in a sales/portfolio management, innovation program coordination, chief of staff or similar role, where CRM project management tools are frequently used.
Proven track record of project management across teams while meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities; ability to design organizational, management and coordination processes.
Proven experience leading a product, partnerships or other pipeline management using CRM and/or project management tools and platforms.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic fast-moving environment with flexibility and agility.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Suite required.
Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills with keen attention to detail.
Ability to work both independently and cross-functionally within the Partnerships & Development Team and across departments.
Commitment to the highest standards of donor service and professionalism.
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
Generous 100% paid family leave policy
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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