Fund Development

Director of Business Development

Posted: Wed, 20/01/2010 - 8:35pm

Axios Job Description Job Title: Director, Business Development Job Holder: Reports to: President, Axios Foundation Job Location: Washington DC Date: December 2009 Prepared by: Peter Ahern 1. Position Purpose · The Director of Business Development reports to the President and is responsible for identifying and pursuing opportunities, building networks, and creating partnerships in support of robust growth of The Axios Foundation by o Securing funding from clients/donors through proposals and government bids o Building and maintaining relationships with current and potential clients o Working in an organized manner though which progress can be tracked and networks developed and fully utilized. 2. Duties and Responsibilities · Capture Management: The Director will focus on identifying new business opportunities in AF's areas of strategic interest and strength. The key elements will be o Market analysis - increasing understanding of the market and the competitive landscape o Positioning - to ensure that AF is recognized in its areas of strategic interest and strength o Intelligence - identifying opportunities at an early stage, and in particular identifying and tracking likely upcoming public sector RFA's. · Client Relationships: The Director will have an extensive network of contacts across the international health development community which he/she will leverage to identify and develop business opportunities. He/she will develop and maintain relationships with key personnel in governmental and multilateral agencies, international organizations, and other organizations (including corporate organizations and private foundations), to promote Axios' strategic interests. Priorities: o Focus on existing AF clients - needs and opportunities o Focus on governmental clients, especially USAID, CDC and GFATM to understand well how they work, what they are planning, and what they are interested in o Focus on potential partners - major international NGOs working in the health arena · Proposal Development: o Develop systems and SOPs for high quality proposal development o Identify and train Axios program and technical personnel in proposal writing; develop relevant tools o Direct and oversee proposal development teams and resources o Follow through on all different stages of proposal development o Assure high success rate o Identify, select and manage key proposals o Identify, select and delegate preparation of non-key proposals · Knowledge Management: o Develop and maintain system for recording and tracking key info on proposals o Develop and maintain systems for capturing and leveraging learnings from previous business development activities o Calculate ROI from proposal development 3. Relationships · Report directly to - President AF · Work closely with the Axios BizDev Committee (which includes senior personnel from AF and Axios International) to develop and implement client engagement strategies · Work closely with key AF and AI senior management and key AF program personnel

Global Health Tags: All Health Areas - Fund Development -
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Vice President, Development

Posted: Fri, 06/11/2009 - 7:23pm

Established in Seattle in 2003, the Initiative for Global Development (IGD) is an international alliance of business leaders that champions effective solutions to global poverty. Global poverty is at the root of many of the world’s greatest challenges and IGD believes that dramatically reducing it is one of the most effective steps we can take in creating a better future. Addressing the inequities of people living in poverty is a critical factor in ensuring the future prosperity and security of us all. IGD partners are taking action to make global poverty reduction a national priority for policymakers and the business community. A newly elevated position for The Initiative for Global Development, the Vice President, Development will work closely with the CEO, COO and the Board of Directors to develop and implement a comprehensive fund development effort. She/He will be responsible for solidifying the current network of 250 identified donors while continuing to grow the donor base from foundation, major donor, corporate, and Board sources. The Vice President will be responsible for strengthening and maximizing the organization’s philanthropic potential while maintaining a high level of integrity in fundraising activities.

Global Health Tags: Economic Development - Fund Development -
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Deputy Financial Grants Manager

Posted: Thu, 15/01/2009 - 2:15pm

The position of Deputy Financial Grants Manager requires a well-organized and committed individual with strong financial, administrative and communication skills, who has experience in all financial aspects of grants management and an understanding of USAID procedures and regulations pertaining to financial accountability. The Deputy Financial Grants Manager will be part of a grants management team responsible for managing grants under RTI’s cooperative agreement number GHA-A-00-06-00006-00 with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). In general, the duties of the Deputy Financial Grants Manager will be to contribute to the successful development and implementation of a grants management system for NTD Control Program, which in turn supports the programmatic aims of the project. The Deputy Financial Grants Manager will be based at the NTD Control Program’s office in Washington, DC and will report directly to the Grants Manager. Under the supervision of the Grants Manager, the primary responsibility of the Deputy Financial Grants Manager will consist of managing all financial aspects of grant management.

Global Health Tags: Malaria - HIV/AIDS - Immunizations - Nutrition - Health Systems - Fund Development -
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Chief Development Officer

Posted: Wed, 23/04/2008 - 7:03pm

Rural Development Institute Chief Development Officer Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits Package Recognizing that the lack of secure land rights is a root cause of global poverty, Rural Development Institute (RDI) helps poor countries develop and implement land laws, policies, and programs that provide ladders out of poverty and promote long-term economic growth. With its home office in Seattle, RDI is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to ending global poverty and preventing conflict by securing land rights for the world’s poorest. RDI’s 40 years of success come from its unique ability to combine a deep knowledge of the rural realities as seen from the eyes of the poor with the knowledge of land laws and policies to forge practical solutions. A dynamic and motivated organization, RDI is improving life for individuals throughout the world. We seek a passionate, innovative individual committed to RDI’s mission. The Chief Development Officer (CDO) will be a seasoned expert with demonstrated skills in raising individual and institutional funds from a sophisticated audience, including many of the world’s most prominent opinion, philanthropic, and business leaders. Critical to the success of this position will be the CDO’s skills in effective and flexible communication styles due to the diversity of RDI’s constituencies. RDI operates in an incredible sphere of influence on global development issues creating a unique and exciting opportunity to actively engage world leaders in the work of the organization. The CDO must bring both political savvy and a gravitas in operating within these networks. The ideal candidate will promote a shared voice and understanding of RDI’s mission and work in the global community, and be a distinguished spokesperson for the organization. A minimum of seven to ten years of fund development related experience is required. A Bachelor’s degree is required with an advanced degree preferred. Strong skills in raising funds as well as experience with donor-related technology and research is necessary. Subject matter expertise around global development issues and global poverty is highly desirable. The Rural Development Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We welcome and encourage diverse applications. Please send a resume and cover letter as soon as possible to: Waldron & Company, 1100 Olive Way, Suite 1800, Seattle, WA, 98101, 206.441.4144, 206.441.5213 (fax), info@waldronhr.com.

Global Health Tags: Economic Development - Agriculture - women - Fund Development -
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Associate/Senior Associate, Business Development

Posted: Tue, 23/10/2007 - 10:57am

PATH is an international, nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health. PATH's mission is to improve the health of people around the world by advancing technologies, strengthening systems, and encouraging healthy behaviors. The Business Development Associate will support PATH's business development efforts with the United States government and other sector entities, particularly in response to new program opportunities.

Global Health Tags: All Health Areas - Fund Development -
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Major Gifts Officer/Regional Representative

Posted: Fri, 17/08/2007 - 3:39pm

This professional will be responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of donors and prospects. He or she will build relationships with donors and generate high levels of contact and financial support. To use our Online Recruit Wizard, click here: http://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=22311

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Senior Director of Direct Marketing

Posted: Mon, 06/08/2007 - 4:49pm

This position is responsible for managing and maintaining Heifer’s direct marketing program.

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Vice President, Human Resources and Organizational Development

Posted: Wed, 01/08/2007 - 10:39pm

Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President of Human Resources & Organizational Development (VP of HR and OD) will be responsible for the overall strategic and tactical aspects of Human Resources and Organizational Development for the organization. This is a newly created position and this individual will be a key member of the executive management team. The selected individual will play an integral role in developing the overall strategic direction of the organization and will have frequent and substantial exposure to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Executive Team and the Board of Directors. This key individual will be tasked with developing the organization's complete Human Resources and Organizational Development strategies, and establish a track record of excellence in execution. This includes Recruitment, Benefits, Compensation, Employee Relations, Organization Development/Metrics and Evaluation, Staff Development, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Internal Communications, Corporate Policy, among other critical functions. The VP of HR and OD will work very closely with the President and CEO of the organization, be a member of the Executive Team and interact with all program managers and staff.

Global Health Tags: Maternal Health - Fund Development -
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DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Posted: Wed, 01/08/2007 - 5:01pm

CARE has an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial minded networker looking to grow and build donor base in the Southwest with particular focus on Los Angeles. The Director or Senior Director of Development will be responsible for raising funds for CARE from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other organizations and will concentrate on identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts. We are looking for an independent and motivated self-starter to take the Los Angeles Market Team to a new level in fundraising. The Director or Senior Director will be responsible for acquiring new donors through prospect research and increasing awareness of CARE’s brand in Southern California. The position is based in Los Angeles (via telework) and will report to CARE’s San Francisco office. S/he must be willing to travel 40-60% locally and nationally as well as occasionally international. CFRE Certification is preferred.

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GRANTS MANAGER

Posted: Wed, 01/08/2007 - 4:51pm

We have an exciting opportunity for an additional Grants Manager in Foundations. This position supports the staff of the Foundations Unit in managing more than three dozen professional foundation relationships for CARE, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Ford Foundation, and other major donors. The Grants Manager works in partnership with others in the Unit to oversee the stewardship of all active grants from professional foundations (currently some 50 grants totaling over $50 million).

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