Senior Development Associate, Institutional Giving

Title: Senior Development Associate: Institutional Giving Status: Full Time, Regular, Reports to: Director of Individual Giving Location: Remote

Organization:

Founded in 1968, the Guttmacher Institute is a global leader in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights. Through a unique and interrelated program of high-quality research, evidence-based policy and strategic communications, the Institute works to generate new ideas, encourage enlightened public debate and promote sound policy and program development. The Institute’s overarching goal is to ensure the highest standard of sexual and reproductive health and rights for all people worldwide. The Institute is engaged in building a more inclusive, transparent, and equitable organization.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Institutional Giving, the Senior Development Associate – Institutional Giving plays a key role in mobilizing financial resources to support Guttmacher’s strategic objectives. The Senior Development Associate will write and edit grant proposals and reports; liaise with representatives of private foundations, government agencies, and multilateral organizations as needed; and play a key role in implementing Guttmacher’s institutional fundraising strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Write, edit and format grant proposals for submission to foundations, government agencies and other institutional donors as assigned;
• Draft and edit grant narrative reports for submission to institutional donors alongside relevant program staff as assigned;
• Work closely with senior staff in the Research, Public Policy, and Communications & Publications divisions to develop grant proposals;
• Organize and participate in project development meetings and track project ideas from conceptualization to proposal submission as assigned;
• Generate other materials for submission to donors as needed;
• Liaise with donor agency representatives as well as other external audiences as needed; and
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• 4 years’ experience in preparing successful grant proposals for nonprofit organizations;
• Exceptional writing skills, including experience writing research- and policy-oriented grants;
• Ability to analyze project and program budgets;
• Exceptional analytical and interpersonal skills;
• Sharp attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality materials;
• Strong initiative and ability to motivate others;
• Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment and with a multidisciplinary staff of professionals;
• Familiarity with Salesforce or another customer relationship management (CRM) software a plus;
• Knowledge of or experience in social sciences and/or reproductive health, rights, and justice a plus; and
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion practices in a workplace environment a plus.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is between $89,092-$99,596 and will be commensurate with experience. This is a remote position. Salary offers are determined based on the candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity considerations, and may fall anywhere within the posted salary range. This position is in the union. We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; vacation, personal, and sick time; paid parental leave; tuition reimbursement; commuting subsidy; and a 401(k) plan with employer match. The Guttmacher Institute strives to provide the training and support staff needed to be successful in their positions and to grow professionally.