Associate Director

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Description

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 Center’s many programs and activities are available at The 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 that support a successful fundraising unit.  This position carries a high level of importance to the financial wellbeing of The Carter Center’s 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-specific 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.  Annual funding needs are in the $75-$100 million range, with management of 100+ grants and financial contributions at any given time.  The Department also receives many in-kind contributions, which require oversight. The successful Associate Director manages a discrete portfolio of fundraising projects, supports the team with specific writing projects and supports the design and implementation of system improvements for grants management. The position reports to the Sr. Associate Director, Health Programs Development.

Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) is required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and executes fundraising strategies in collaboration with leadership, adjusting approaches to meet program goals.Manages a portfolio of donors and prospects, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.
• Researches donor prospects and prepares proposals, briefing materials, and donor communications.
• Maintains a discrete fundraising portfolio, which includes development and implementation of fundraising strategies on behalf of specific Carter Center programs and special projects.
• Solicits gifts in support of the unit, including drafting and editing donor (governments, foundations, corporations, individuals) correspondence and proposals in support of Health Programs.
• Oversees grants management and reporting for portfolio projects, coordinating and editing donor reports with Health Programs staff to ensure timely submission.
• Supports donor recognition through communications, media coverage, and events, in collaboration with the Communications Department.
• Maintains accurate donor records and leverages data for strategy and decision-making.
• Identifies opportunities for donor meetings, events, and major gift pipeline development. 
• Ensures compliance with donor branding requirements and may manage gift processing.
• Supervises interns, manages budgets, and represents the Center at donor meetings and events.
• Travels to meet with donors as needed.
• May manage a program/event budget.
• Supervises interns on a rotating basis with other colleagues.
• 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.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• This position requires significant writing experience, e.g., writing proposals, narrative reports to donors, fund-raising publications, newsletters, general external and internal correspondence, etc. 
• A Master’s degree in English, Writing, or a similar degree is desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, PDF, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Raiser’s Edge experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) are highly preferred.
• Experience in managing and implementing successful fundraising/development operations, including data management, events management, and office administration is strongly preferred.
• Experience in fundraising and grants management for international programs is desired, as is international development program experience.

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.  All non-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.

Additional Details

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