About the role

Senior Associate Director managing fundraising strategies for The Carter Center's domestic and international programs. Developing partnerships and stewarding donor relationships with travel requirements.

Responsibilities

The Senior Associate Director, Foundations, Corporations & Government Relations (SAD) is responsible for developing and implementing strategies for marketing new and existing programs of The Carter Center.
The SAD manages fundraising, agreement negotiation, and grants management for a portfolio of domestic and international projects including both peace and health programs, with a focus on government (foreign and U.S.), foundation, international/multilateral organization, and corporate donors, as well as providing support in approaches to individuals.
The Senior Associate Director reports to the Director, Peace Development.
Working with the Directors of Peace Development and Health Development, other development staff, program teams, and other staff across the Center, the Senior Associate Director develops and implements fundraising and stewardship strategies, including writing, editing, and ensuring the timely submission of compelling proposals and complex narrative and financial reports.
The Senior Associate Director is responsible for making and responding to donor inquiries, cultivating strategic partnerships, and stewarding donor relationships.
Periodic domestic and international travel and re-entry into the United States is required.

A bachelor's degree and four years of experience in international development, non-profit management, business development, or related experience in a non-profit or higher education institution, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Significant experience in fundraising and grants management for international programs is desired, as is international development program experience.
Experience working with U.S. and other government donors, multilateral agencies, private foundations, and donors headquartered in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East is preferred.
Proficiency in a second language, particularly French, Arabic, or Spanish would be beneficial.
Significant experience in grant writing and donor relations.
The ability to draft and edit complex proposals and narrative reports.
A solid understanding of program budget development and financial reporting, as well as experience collaborating with programs and finance teams.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and able to work collaboratively as well as independently with minimum supervision.
The ability to develop consensus among diverse internal and external constituents.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as the ability to learn Raiser's Edge.