Family Foundations Officer

ADVENTIST DEVELOPMENT & RELIEF AGEN•Silver Spring, MD

5d•$86,711 - $101,325

About The Position

The Family Foundations Officer plays a key role in ADRA’s philanthropic strategy by identifying and cultivating relationships with small and mid-sized private foundations, especially those with family-led governance. The Officer manages the complete grant lifecycle, including research, application development, reporting, and stewardship, while collaborating across departments to gather essential content and data.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, nonprofit management, business, international development, or a related field.
Minimum of three years of experience in grant writing or nonprofit fundraising, with demonstrated success in foundation engagement.
Strong writing, editing, and analytical skills.
Proven project management skills and the ability to handle multiple deadlines.
Ability to coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders and departments.
Experience with donor or grant management systems.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with international development or humanitarian sector.
Experience using Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or similar CRM.

Responsibilities

Research and identify prospective family foundations aligned with ADRA’s mission and program areas.
Manage the entire grant application process, including proposal writing, budget coordination, and submission.
Manage and grow a portfolio of private and family foundations.
Monitor foundation trends and emerging priorities within the humanitarian and international development sectors.
Coordinate with ADRA departments to gather program information, data, and success stories for proposals and reports.
Ensure compliance with grant requirements through timely reporting and communication with foundations.
Maintain up-to-date records in ADRA’s donor management system.
Build long-term relationships with foundation contacts through personalized stewardship.
Represent ADRA at donor meetings or foundation-related events as requested.
Other duties as assigned.