Senior Development Officer

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Senior Development Officer (SDO) plays a key role in the Women’s Refugee Commission’s fundraising operations ($7.1 million annual budget). Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the SDO’s responsibilities are to manage foundation, corporate, national and international government funding portfolio. S/he will lead efforts to renew and expand support with special focus on international governments and prospecting for new donors. The SDO will work closely with the Executive Director, Senior Director for Programs, Program staff, Finance Controller and Senior Development Officer, Major Gifts and Events on developing strategies, identifying new prospects and executing work plan in a disciplined manner in order to meet ambitious goals and demand for our work. This position is ideal for an individual who enjoys challenges, is results driven, is an experienced conceptual writer, is flexible and responsive in a fast-paced environment and brings a sincere belief in the mission of the Women’s Refugee Commission.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manage      foundation, corporate, national and international government funding      portfolio;
• Work      interdependently and coordinate with Program Staff, Finance Controller,      Executive Director and Senior Development Officer, Major Gifts and Events;
• Collaborate      across program areas to draft donor correspondence and reports and produce      high-quality, high-return grant proposals;
• Write      high quality grants, proposals, reports, and donor acknowledgement      letters;
• Coordinate      contracts and reporting to ensure compliance with donor requirements;
• Build      relationships both internally across the organization, and externally with      government and foundation donors, to support program and organizational      goals;
• Build      and maintain strong, professional relationships with current donors and      prospects and support program staff in situations where they are the      primary contact with the donor;
• Research, identify, and cultivate new prospects with      special focus on international governments and set prospect and update      meetings for executive and program staff;
• Run weekly grant opportunities meeting with senior      staff of organization.
• Participate      in other critical functions of the Development Department including      developing budgets and analyzing revenues in coordination with Finance      Controller, Executive Director and Senior Development Officer, Major Gifts      and Events;
• Ensure      that donor records (database, computer files and paper files) are accurate      and up to date; and
• Manage      one staff member and supervise interns(s).

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s      Degree. Master’s Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education      and experience.
• 8-10      years, progressive experience in grant writing and institutional and/or      government relations with a strong track record of success in identifying      new donors and closing gifts.
• Excellent      communication and interpersonal skills: the ability to communicate and      liaise effectively and diplomatically with colleagues across the organization.
• Demonstrated      writing skills: the proven ability to successfully conceptualize, write      and edit proposals and reports. Must be able to communicate nuanced      programmatic details and contexts.
• Solid      organizational and time-management skills: the ability to plan for and      manage multiple projects while working in a fast-paced, detail oriented      environment with strict deadlines and competing priorities.
• Must      be self motivated and possess an entrepreneurial attitude, strong work      ethic, flexible style, and able to work independently as well as a team      player.
• Demonstrated      interest in international development, human rights, social justice, or      U.S based immigrant communities a plus.
• Excellent      computer skills: facility with MS Word, Excel, and email/internet software.      Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising software preferred.

To apply, please send a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to: WRCJobs@wrcommission.org

Location:       New York, NY           

Position:        Regular, Full-time     

Women’s Refugee Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women’s Refugee Commission considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.