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Description
ISD seeks to recruit a dynamic and entrepreneurial Foundation and Major Gifts Manager to drive the growth of ISD's portfolio of work in the US by increasing our capacity to secure major gifts from foundations and individuals.
The successful candidate will have impeccable writing and verbal communication skills, and a keen understanding of development, moves management, donor stewardship and fundraising ethics. They will work with the respective program leads in designing, developing and delivering a series of exciting development opportunities to support overall growth in the US market. Key to success in this role is the ability to speak to the full suite of ISD programming to pitch to potential partners and deliver quick turnaround concepts that can lead to development wins for ISD in the US.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead on opportunity research and mapping activities, including proactively monitoring US funding opportunities to support ISD’s work
- Contribute to and lead all aspects of proposal development including opportunity analysis, partner negotiations, preparing supporting documents, writing sections of technical narrative and budget development, collating and editing additional content
- Oversee the proposal process, including liaising with partners and donors and managing cross-departmental internal team timelines and contributions
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Candidates must have the following skills and experience:
- Good understanding of the US market and donor landscape and significant experience in foundation grants and/or major gifts.
- Significant experience preparing successful bids for funds in the US market for a charity, including securing 5,6 and 7 figure gifts.
- Excellent knowledge of non-profit business development processes
- Familiarity with ISD’s issue areas (democracy protection, extremism, disinformation, hate)
- Excellent presentation and public speaking skills with the ability to build relationships with external organisations and stakeholders
How To Apply
Please submit your application via our Careers Page by Friday 19th July 2023 including your CV/resume and a one-page cover letter outlining your experience and motivation. ISD reserves the right to interview and appoint candidates prior to the advertised closing date.
If you have any further questions about this vacancy or want to speak to a member of our recruitment team, please contact vacancies@isdglobal.org.