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17 Apr 2015

Full-Time Development and Partnership Officer

Welcoming America – Posted by [email protected] Anywhere

Job Description

Welcoming America is a national, award-winning nonprofit that helps communities across the country reach their full economic and social potential by becoming welcoming towards all their residents, including immigrants. Welcoming America brings together a broad network of non-profits and local governments from across the U.S. and strengthens their work with the know-how, tools and incentives they need to transform their communities.
In support of our strategic plan, we have an immediate need for an experienced Development and Partnership Officer! In lieu of working in Metro Atlanta, this role offers an opportunity to be based remotely, preferably in the Bay Area or New York City.

We are launching a period of major growth, and the Development and Partnership Officer’s role is an ideal one for sharing our exciting developments with major funders (foundations and individual funding partners) and securing their financial partnership so we can continue to build inclusive communities. This position will help us meet our fundraising goals by building partnerships with major donors and other funders across the country. The position will manage a portfolio, write grants, and act as a face for the organization in donor and prospect meetings.

Core responsibilities include:

Portfolio Management
• Identify and prioritize high-level fundraising prospects in collaboration with staff
• Own relationship management and strategy for all prospects in portfolio
• Prospect identification and strategy
• Prospect visit strategy and planning, including engaging team members
• Managing prospect and partner follow-up activities, including grant-writing and reporting record-keeping, and ongoing communication
• Travel frequently to develop and meet with prospects and partners
• Meet or exceed annual fundraising goals
• Focus time on developing leads, meeting with prospects, writing proposals and supporting and cultivating current partners

Team Collaboration
• Collaborate with the Welcoming America team in setting fundraising and organizational strategy on a long- and short-term basis
• Participate in – and seek out – opportunities to learn about the projects and communities served by Welcoming America
• Build relationships with organizational members
• Connect closely with the team that is building partnerships within the organization
• Support the fundraising team as needed, including with grant writing

Our ideal candidate will possess proven competence in donor development and fundraising strategy as well as execution excellence. Strong candidates, who understand program and policy, will be able to speak to organizational impact and arrange funding that furthers an organization’s programmatic goals. To be successful in this role, you must be an action-oriented person who is a phenomenal relationship builder, someone who is able to build long-term partnerships with funders.

• We are looking for someone who has at least four (4) years of progressively responsible work experience in business development, sales, fundraising or relevant fields.
• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; alternatively, equivalent experience of at least four (4) additional years in a sales/fundraising position is acceptable.
• Excellent communication skills, both in writing and in person, in a variety of settings, including directly engaging in all stages of grant conception, proposals, submission and reporting are a must.
• Extensive travel is required.

How to Apply

Our employees and the community partners we serve are our top priorities…our success is built upon both and we take that seriously. We want team members who represent that same level of commitment and dedication. We offer a competitive compensation package (including benefits) and a collaborative team environment. If you are passionate about immigration rights and are willing to work hard in making a difference, we encourage you to consider this amazing opportunity. If you believe you have what it takes to join our team, please click this link to apply: http://www.welcomingamerica.org/get-involved/jobs/. Referrals are encouraged…please share with your network. No external recruiting agencies please. EOE For additional information about our company, please visit our website at www.welcomingamerica.org.

Job Categories: Social Entrepreneurship. Job Types: Full-Time.

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