The Carter Center Associate Director, Development

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The Carter Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit nongovernmental organization founded in 1982 in Atlanta GA by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn in partnership with Emory University. The Center has helped to improve millions of lives in more than 80 countries by waging peace fighting disease and building hope. The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering. It seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts enhance freedom and democracy and improve health.

The Carter Center collaborates with other organizations public and private in carrying out its mission around the world. Current information about the Centers many programs and activities are available atThe Carter Center.

SUMMARY:

The Associate Director for Programs Development assists in the planning and implementation of fundraising activities of the Programs Development Department and is directly responsible for written materials and grants management that support a successful fundraising unit. This position carries a high level of importance to the financial well-being of the Carter Centers Health Peace and Education Programs and requires the ability to carry out effective fundraising efforts particularly the creation of grant proposals and other written materials in support of funding objectives.

The Programs Development Department is responsible for fundraising and grants management with government (foreign and U.S.) foundation international/multilateral organization and corporate donors as well as providing support in approaches to individuals. The successful Associate Director will manage proposal development support and grants management for a discrete portfolio of fundraising projects in collaboration with Senior Associate Directors under the supervision of the Sr. Associate Director Lead. They will also collaborate with the Programs Development team on specific writing projects and the design and implementation of system improvements for grants management.

This position requires occasional domestic travel and may require periodic international travel and re-entry into the United States. Due to the travel locations Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and implements fundraising strategies on behalf of specific Carter Center programs and projects to identify cultivate and successfully solicit donor gifts in the $75-$100 million rage and oversees the management of 100 grants financial and in-kind contributions.
• Supports the Sr. Associate Director Lead and other team members with implementing fundraising strategies tracking the success and prepare alternative approaches as necessary.
• Researches identifies and prepares written solicitations to donor prospects.
• Drafts and edits donor (governments foundations corporations individuals etc.) correspondence and proposals in support of Peace Programs.
• Coordinates proposal pipeline and grants management systems and processes.
• Maintains a discrete fundraising portfolio.
• Builds relationships with current and prospective donors and volunteers to support programs and priorities.
• May ensure the processing of gifts.
• Writes and edits communication materials directed at donors. Develops strategies for marketing new and existing programs.
• Responsible for grants management and reporting for select projects.
• Provides pre- and post- award support. Develops and implements systems and processes that improve the overall Programs Development departments complex grant oversight and management.
• Ensures accurate donor record management (electronic files SharePoint Teams Unit 4 and Raisers Edge).
• Drafts narratives data reports and presentations as requested. Maintains thorough knowledge of donor database to inform strategic decisions.
• Supports donor recognition in collaboration with the Communications Dept. through drafting/editing written releases as well as in presentations and at public events.
• Travels to meet with donors as needed.
• May manage a program/event budget. Collaborates with program development and communications staff to organize meetings and events. Identifies and proposes stakeholder engagement and donor cultivation opportunities for programs/events.
• Supervises and provides mentorship to interns on a rotating basis.
• Maintains professional growth by participating in educational programs and activities to improve knowledge of fundraising trends and skills in support of the Programs Development Department.
• Ensures compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelors degree and three years of experience in fundraising or related field OR an equivalent combination of experience education and/or training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Substantial writing proficiency e.g. briefs proposals narrative reports to donors articles press releases newsletters as well as external and internal correspondence etc. related to fundraising.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) are highly desirable.
• Proven experience in managing and implementing successful fundraising/development operations including data management events management communications and office administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office SharePoint and Raisers Edge experience.
• A masters degree in English Writing or a similar degree in a related field is desirable.
• International development experience is highly preferred especially democracy human rights conflict resolution and rule of law.
• Experience working with governments foundations and corporations.
• French Spanish or Arabic language proficiency would be helpful but not a requirement.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to The Carter Center on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines. Allnon-exempt employees must reside within the state of Georgia. The Carter Center reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

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