Senior Development Officer

3 weeks ago


Boston Massachusetts, United States Oxfam America Full time
Job Description

Manage assigned donor accounts in support of the Oxfam International confederation, focusing particularly on large US foundation donors. The ultimate goal is to obtain increased support from US-based foundations, principally through developing and implementing donor engagement strategies which align the interests of Oxfam and institutional donors.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

In collaboration with fellow IFP team members, manage the relationships for assigned accounts, including developing and implementing funding strategies for assigned accounts; research foundation funding to inform strategy and build revenue pipeline; arrange for and conduct cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities; and participate in overall unit plans for development support.

Serve as Donor Account Manager on behalf of the Oxfam confederation for one or more prominent US foundation donors.

Maintain processes for effective donor account/constituent management, including protocols for sharing information, communicating and engagement, with high levels of satisfaction among all key internal stakeholders.

Maintain an overview of all donor submissions, grants, and awards, and share information on opportunity pipeline data and key performance indicators.

Identify areas of mutual strategic interest between donors and Oxfam programs, assess opportunities to grow relationships with account(s), and regularly share information on funding trends.

Maintain an up-to-date set of guidelines on donor requirements and an overview of key risks, terms, and conditions, and provide effective support in grant management to prevent auditing and compliance problems, returned funds and reputational risks.

Support proposal and report submission, including the provision of quality assurance on funding proposals developed by program teams and direct assistance on proposals as requested.

Build capacity of Oxfam global offices through sharing of information on grant management and donor compliance, provision of training materials and tools, and promote consistency in approach and compliance across Oxfam affiliates.

Work with Oxfam leadership, program, policy, and fundraising staff globally to cultivate and manage Oxfam’s relationships with the donor(s) at head and/or regional office levels.

.Manage the process for new calls for proposals from assigned account(s) as applicable.

Work collaboratively with program/policy staff and others to make programs and initiatives more marketable to funders. Write and/or edit proposals and reports, including the narrative and financial segments, as well as cover letters, contact reports, briefings, talking points and related material as appropriate to support fundraising strategies.

Provide guidance to program/policy staff on information required for proposals and reports to support successful fundraising. Elicit program/policy staff agreement on meeting reporting obligations to donors prior to submission of proposals. Work with the program staff to assure plans and systems are in place in order to gather the required information for reporting according to agreed timetables.

Remain current on trends in US foundation giving. Undertake donor-related travel as appropriate. Share that learning internally.

Be well versed in Oxfam programs and, as needed, act as a resource to staff regarding program knowledge.

Perform other related duties as required.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

Will work effectively and collaboratively in support of building a team-based, problem-solving work treating all persons with dignity and respect, and will be familiar with and committed to Oxfam America’s mission, values, and goals.

Serve as a professional and conscientious representative of Oxfam America and the entire Oxfam confederation, maintaining confidentiality of appropriate information.

Will have a fundamental understanding of gender equity and diversity within key areas of responsibility and a commitment to promoting gender equity, racial equity, and diversity in our workplace and programs.

Will stay abreast of professional standards, trends and issues affecting this set of responsibilities, demonstrating continuous learning of the field.

Within key areas of responsibility, will have a commitment to and be accountable for activities contributing towards a safe and accountable workplace environment, projects and relationships for staff, partners, and the communities we serve.

Expectation (10%) for domestic/international travel.



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