Foundation Relations Officer

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization, seeks a Foundation Relations Officer in our Advancement department.  Positioned out of our Chicago, IL office the successful candidate will manage and grow a portfolio of regional (Midwest, Northeast) and national donors as well as work in collaboration with a four-member team of Foundation Relations Officers (FROs) charged with raising more $6 million annually, and a 20-member Advancement Department raising more than $10 million annually. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify funding opportunities and develop strategies for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of a portfolio of foundation donors and prospects
• Write compelling grant proposals, concept papers, letters of inquiry, reports and acknowledgement letters for foundations and for corporate and individual/major donor prospects/funders
  Prepare financial information, including budgets and financial reports, in collaboration with program and finance staff
• Meet with key funders and prepare meeting materials and talking points for leadership staff

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of job related experience or advanced degree with 2 or more years relevant experience or 7 to 10 years of experience in a job-related field, particularly foundation and corporate relations
• Demonstrated track record in cultivating and maintaining multi-year relationships with sophisticated funders in excess of $350,000 annually.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and significant experience with grant writing.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong MSOffice skills required particularly Word, Outlook and Excel 
• Valid driver’s license and MVR that meets SCA standards required
• Willingness to travel nationally (15-20%) required

* Health and Dental * Basic Life Insurance * Short Term Disability * Long Term Disability * Flexible Spending Account * 403(b) Savings Plan * Generous Paid Time Off * Community Service Leave * Casual Dress