Development Officer, Institutional Giving (Job ID: 2025-3715)

The Brookings Institution • DC

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About The Position

Join one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks! The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level. We bring together leading experts in government and academia from all over the world, rooted in open-minded inquiry and representing diverse points of view, who provide the highest quality research, policy recommendations, and analysis. Research topics cover a full range of public policy issues in economics, foreign policy, development, governance and metropolitan policy. With fair and transparent business practices, clear communication, mutual respect, and a collaborative atmosphere that offers both professional and personal development opportunities, Brookings offers an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the efforts of all contributors. The Office of Development manages fundraising across the institution. Focused on a constituency based fundraising model, our team works directly with the research programs and executive office to set an overarching fundraising strategy that supports the important work of our scholars. In Brookings Development, we aim to: Build and nurture relationships with donors and prospects to raise critical financial resources in support of the institution’s fiscal health and to advance the mission of Brookings. Safeguard Brookings’s institutional values of Quality, Independence, and Impact. Amplify the impact of our scholars’ research and steward our donors’ generosity with compelling and innovative programming for our donor groups. Support our Board of Trustees in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities to protect and sustain the institution. Partner closely with our colleagues across Brookings by providing best in class fundraising and fundraising operations to benefit all research programs. In everything we do, strive for excellence, act with integrity, communicate with honesty, show respect and collegiality, be proactive, collaborative, creative, and solutions oriented.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Five years of relevant fundraising experience required (preferably within a think tank or international non-profit organization).
• Experience with grants and direct solicitations from donors at the $25,000 level or higher, preferred.
• Familiarity with research-oriented work environments preferred.
• Superior oral and written communication skills required.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required.
• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge NXT a plus.
• Capacity to learn other types of software programs.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work well with others, initiative, discretion, mature judgment, entrepreneurial spirit, and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to raise funds and manage donor relations.
• Manage, prioritize, and carry out the Institutional Giving team fundraising activities.
• Create and implement fundraising strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward foundation and government donors.
• Manage day-to-day fundraising operations of their portfolio and advise scholars on fundraising opportunities.
• Identify fundraising opportunities and research new prospects for support.
• Move donors through the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship process.
• Represent the work of scholars to current and potential funders.
• Conceptualize, write, and submit concept notes, solicitation letters, and proposals.
• Collaborate with colleagues in development and research programs on fundraising efforts.
• Plan and implement events, meetings, and other outreach opportunities for prospects and donors.
• Draft and/or direct the production of grant and stewardship reports.
• Review and negotiate grants agreements with foundations and governments.
• Maintain complete files on fundraising activity in Raiser’s Edge NXT.
• Track grant deliverables and manage grant modifications or special reporting needs.
• Monitor philanthropic trends as they relate generally to Brookings's work.
• Maintain an overview and understanding of research projects within portfolio.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous time off.
• Workplace flexibility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree