Institutional Partnership Officer

Environmental Defense Fund•Washington DC, DC

9h•Remote

About The Position

The Institutional Partnerships Officer manages fundraising efforts for a select portfolio of foundation donors and prospects, generally involving five-to-seven-figure gifts. The position is part of the Institutional Partnerships team within the Environmental Defense Fund’s Development Department, which works to secure transformative support for EDF’s mission. The officer may also support management of top-tier foundation relationships at the seven-to-eight-figure level. The role reports to a Senior Director of Institutional Partnerships and works with colleagues across Global Development, program staff, finance, and executive leadership to coordinate fundraising strategies. The position is US remote, with preference for candidates in the Washington, D.C., or New York, NY areas. Travel of 5%–10% may be required. The stated salary range is USD 98,000–104,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
At least six years of demonstrated success and progressive responsibility in nonprofit fundraising, preferably with foundation donors; an advanced degree or equivalent may substitute for up to two years of experience.
Exceptional writing, communication, and presentation skills.
High personal and professional integrity, discretion, and quality standards, with poise and comfort in donor interactions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible, goal-oriented, and entrepreneurial environment.
Excellent planning, organization, time-management, and analytical skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects with competing timelines as part of a team.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people and build relationships.
Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency, and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor tracking software; Salesforce is preferred.
Commitment to the mission of the Environmental Defense Fund.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a nonprofit institution of comparable complexity and scale, including working effectively with geographically dispersed colleagues.
Experience with foundation donors.
Proficiency with Salesforce.

Responsibilities

Initiate and grow relationships with prospective foundation donors, fostering new avenues of support for EDF’s mission.
Develop and execute donor cultivation plans that engage foundations in alignment with EDF’s strategic priorities.
Prepare proposals, reports, and donor-facing materials in collaboration with program staff, grant writers, and development colleagues.
Provide program and executive staff with strategic talking points and briefing materials for donor interactions.
Attend meetings with foundation representatives to develop and deepen relationships.
Contribute accurate financial forecasts and donor records in Salesforce, collaborating with research, donor engagement, and communications teams as appropriate.
Build and maintain a thorough understanding of EDF’s environmental programs to communicate their impact and potential to donors.
Work with Global Development colleagues, program staff, finance, and executive leadership to ensure cohesive and aligned fundraising strategies.
Use donor management software to monitor engagement metrics, prioritize outreach, and analyze portfolio performance.
Participate in advancing an inclusive and empowering workplace aligned with EDF values.
Actively work toward assigned fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship goals.