Development Officer, Institutional Giving (Job ID 2026-3885)

Join one of the most influential most quoted and most trusted think tanks!

The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington D.C. Our mission is to equip decision-makers with nonpartisan research and policy strategies to create a more prosperous and secure country and world.

To advance our mission we are committed to the following four goals:

• Develop economic growth strategies for a changing world
• Expand economic and social opportunity for all
• Revitalize U.S. democratic institutions
• Advance peace and security worldwide

At the core of our mission is the quality independence and impact of our research. We are dedicated to finding bold pragmatic solutions for societal challenges through open-minded inquiry diverse perspectives and holding ourselves to the highest standards of scholastic rigor.

Beyond the pursuit of excellence and intellectual rigor Brookings places immense value on creating a supportive and collaborative environment where every individual can do their best work learn and grow. Because of this Brookings has been at the forefront of public policy for more than a century.

The Office of Development manages fundraising across the institution. Focused on a constituency-based fundraising model our team works directly with the research programs and executive office to set an overarching fundraising strategy that supports the important work of our scholars.

In Brookings Development we aim to:

• Build and nurture relationships with donors and prospects to raise critical financial resources in support of the institutions fiscal health and to advance the mission of Brookings.
• Safeguard Brookings institutional values of Quality Independence and Impact.
• Amplify the impact of our scholars research and steward our donors generosity with compelling and innovative programming for our donor groups.
• Support our Board of Trustees in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities to protect and sustain the institution.
• Partner closely with our colleagues across Brookings by providing best-in-class fundraising and fundraising operations to benefit all research programs.
• In everything we do strive for excellence act with integrity communicate with honesty show respect and collegiality be proactive collaborative creative and solutions-oriented.

Position Location: This position is hybrid. Hybrid positions combine regular in-person presence at our Washington DC office with the option of at least two days of remote work each week.

Please Note:This position is included in the staff bargaining unit Brookings United affiliated with the IFPTE Local 70 union and is covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.

Please be advised that The Brookings Institution is currently undergoing a multi-year strategic plan implementation and as part of this effort the role supervisor and program may change.

Ready to make an impact In this role you will support Brookings values of collegiality respect inclusion diversity and community and bring the following qualifications:

Education/Experience Requirements

of relevant fundraising experiencerequired(preferably within a think tank or international non-profit organization).Experience withgrantsand direct solicitationsfrom donors at the$100000level or higher preferred.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

Familiarity with research-oriented work environmentspreferred. Superior oral and written communication skillsrequired including proven ability to successfullyidentify steward andsolicitinstitutional of Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel and Power Point)required; knowledge of Raisers Edge NXT a plus. Capacity to learn other types of software programs; familiarity with on-line research resources. Mustpossessabilityto handle multiple tasks and deadlines;abilityto work well with others; initiative; discretion; mature judgment; entrepreneurial spirit; and professional demeanor andhigh levelof comfort working with high-profile individuals.

Additional Information

What can we offer you Brookings provides a generous benefit package that is comprehensive and includes both traditional benefits and unique offerings. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical dental and vision benefits generous time off and workplace flexibility. For more information please visit Brookings Benefits.

Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please attach your cover letter and resume as one document when you apply.Please note: If you have applied to more than one Brookings job opening you should add a position-specific cover letter as a separate attachment.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment at Brookings.

Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology race ethnicity religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability veteran status first-generation college goers and other factors protected by law. Brookings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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