Associate, Foundation Relations
About The Position
Civic Nation seeks an Associate to serve as a vital member of the Development Team. Reporting to the Director of Foundation Relations and working in close partnership with other development and program staff, the Associate of Foundation Relations will support all aspects of the grant cycle for Foundations, including prospecting, outreach tracking, drafting grant proposals and reports, tracking grant agreements and documentation, and database maintenance. The position requires strong writing and organizational skills, strong interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize, multitask, drive work ahead, and execute in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate must be based in the Washington, DC area, able to work in our DC office one day per week, and provide additional in-person support for projects and events as needed.
Requirements
- 2 years of experience in a nonprofit environment.
- Strong written, verbal, and problem-solving skills with demonstrated experience developing external materials
- Excellent interpersonal skills and strong capacity to listen to donor needs, with an ability to develop and maintain long-term, productive relationships internally and externally.
- Excellent writing and copy-editing skills.
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills, with a keen eye for detail and an ability to manage concurrent projects and deadlines.
- Ability to listen, comprehend, and connect with a diverse group of individuals at all levels and in all corners of the organizational structure.
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems independently, effectively, and creatively.
- Strong teamwork, critical thinking, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfort with independent project work and frequent fluctuations in workload.
- A strong commitment to Civic Nation’s mission and the mission of its individual programs.
Nice To Haves
- Fundraising experience, including demonstrated success in grant writing and securing foundation funds preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support and coordinate the grants process for the Development team’s Foundation Portfolio throughout all stages: Prospecting, Proposals, Grant Agreement, Reports.
- Coordinate with the Finance team on requested materials as needed.
- Lead the maintenance and upkeep of our donor database in HubSpot for the Foundation Portfolio, including maintaining contact information and contact history and uploading all relevant funder materials.
- Work with the Development team on quality assurance and proofreading external materials as needed.
- Provide key administrative and organizational support to the Development Department, including assisting with donor mailings, special events, and other tasks, as needed.
- Prepare and route agendas and action items for internal meetings and briefing memos ahead of external stakeholder meetings.
- Serve as a representative for the Development team for internal cross-functional meetings and external events.
- Other relevant and related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees
- flexible paid time off
- paid family & medical leave
- access to a 401k plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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