Development Officer
Company: Foundation of the NIH
Location: Rockville
Posted on: June 17, 2022
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Job Description:
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: The Foundation for the National
Institutes of Health (FNIH) creates and manages alliances with
public and private institutions in support of the mission of the
National Institutes of Health (NIH), the world's premier medical
research agency. The Foundation, also known as the FNIH, works with
its partners to accelerate biomedical research and strategies
against diseases and health concerns in the United States and
across the globe. The FNIH organizes and administers research
projects; supports education and training of new researchers;
organizes educational events and symposia; and administers a series
of funds supporting a wide range of health issues. Established by
Congress in 1990, the FNIH is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable
organization.EOE STATEMENT: The FNIH is an equal opportunity
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by law. The FNIH celebrates diversity and
is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all
employees.DescriptionThe FNIH seeks two Development Officers to
expand its existing elite team of fundraising professionals
supporting groundbreaking biomedical research programs, training
initiatives, events, and other FNIH and NIH priorities. Responsible
for annually raising 5-7 figure major gifts targeted toward
specific program priorities, each Development Officer builds and
maintains strong relationships with a donor pipeline that includes
principal gifts level pharmaceutical partners and other corporate,
foundation and nonprofit donors. They also create and implement
strategies to develop and solicit new prospects for first-time FNIH
partnerships, growing the donor pipeline over time. The Development
Officers also play an important role in ensuring the independence
and transparency that reflect the public trust placed in this
organization and its federal partner, the NIH. Reporting to a
Director of Development, each Development Officer works in close
collaboration with scientific program staff at the National
Institutes of Health and the FNIH, as well as with other
fundraisers in a team environment. Responsibilities of the
Development Officer: Manage an existing portfolio of major funding
partners, developing and maintaining an in-depth knowledge and
understanding of each organization's priorities and building
effective working relationships with partner representatives Lead
the fundraising team on several programs for which you and others
are collectively raising funds; coordinate team activities and work
collaboratively with scientific, finance and communications staff
to advance the overall fundraising strategy and program activities
Collaborate on fundraising teams led by others Identify and build
relationships with new funding prospects for FNIH partnerships,
seeking to expand the organization's donor base; maintain and
strengthen existing relationships Rapidly conceptualize and
implement campaign plans, including revenue forecasts, timelines,
cultivation and stewardship strategies, and evaluate results
Prepare targeted proposals and reports to donors; deliver
pitches/presentations to current and prospective
corporate/foundation supporters Negotiate formal funding
agreements, with support from FNIH contracts and scientific staff
Maintain timely and accurate records to ensure all partnerships
fulfill the requirements of the FNIH's policies and guidelines; and
Contribute positively to team cohesion POSITION REQUIREMENTS: B.A.
or B.S. degree required 5+ years of demonstrated success in
corporate/foundation development; experience with the
pharmaceutical/biotech industry and/or global health funders a plus
Able to accomplish all aspects of the development function from
basic administrative tasks to strategy Focused and motivated
self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team
Ability to speak clearly, write persuasively, listen attentively
and distill highly technical information into simplified,
compelling requests Experience managing multiple projects with
deadline pressures and competing priorities Innovative and critical
thinking skills, including an ability to spot and solve problems
Knowledge of and experience with negotiating funder
agreementsProficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel,
PowerPoint) and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Webex, etc.); and
Familiarity with Raiser's Edge. PM21FULL-TIME/PART-TIME:
Full-TimeLOCATION: Maryland, RockvillePI182214396
Keywords: Foundation of the NIH, Rockville , Development Officer, Other , Rockville, Maryland
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