Hybrid Associate Director, Development

at Emory University

• Job title: Associate Director, Development
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Atlanta, United States

About the role

• Associate Director for Programs Development at The Carter Center assisting with fundraising activities. Requires developing strategies and managing donor relationships in health, peace, and education programs.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning and implementation of fundraising activities of the Programs Development Department.
• Manages written materials and grants management that support a successful fundraising unit.
• 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 range.
• 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.
• Researches, identifies, and prepares written solicitations to donor prospects.
• Drafts and edits donor correspondence and proposals in support of Peace Programs.
• Coordinates proposal pipeline and grants management systems and processes.
• Builds relationships with current and prospective donors and volunteers to support programs and priorities.
• Responsible for grants management and reporting for select projects.
• Develops and implements systems and processes that improve the overall Programs Development department’s complex grant oversight and management.
• Supports donor recognition in collaboration with the Communications Dept., through drafting/editing written releases, as well as in presentations and at public events.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible working hours
• Professional development opportunities