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Employer:  Earthwatch Institute.
Categories:  Sales/Marketing
Program/Project Mgmt.
Fundraising/Development
Business Development
Travel Required:  None
Job Type:  Full Time
Preferred Degree:  Bachelors
Experience Required:  4-5 years
State/Province:  MA - Massachusetts
City:  Boston
Salary:  $70,000 to $85,000
Job Description: 

Department: Development
Reports to: Chief Development Officer
Position: Full time, salaried, exempt

Earthwatch Institute is an international, non-profit organization that engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. Earthwatch has been partnering with the corporate sector for nearly 20 years and during that time has worked with many Fortune 500 companies. Through innovative programs and collaborative field research projects, we catalyze action and resources necessary to conserve the environment while supporting the delivery of the sustainability strategies of our corporate partners.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Fund Raising

  • Crafting and executing strategy for securing a minimum of $500,000 in corporate and foundation funding in FY12.
  • Identifying new funding streams.
  • Identifying opportunities for increases from existing donors.
  • Developing and executing a strategic plan for reaching corporate and foundation funding goals. Develop and execute strategies for ongoing cultivation of influential players in the grant making community.

Writing and Communications

  • Producing high-quality written communication for potential and existing funders at all stages of the development process, including letters and concept notes about Earthwatch’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities; proposals for foundation and corporate prospects; mid-year and final stewardship reports; data compilation and supplementary evaluation materials (such as financial reports, statistics on programmatic initiatives, etc.) for donor communications. Oversee and ensure meeting of all grant compliance issues within allowed time-frames.

Teamwork

  • Teamwork is essential and includes effective collaboration with US and international corporate partnership colleagues; key volunteers to identify and develop relationships etc.

Program Management

  • Work closely with Chief Development Officer, development, marketing, and program staff to effectively package programs for corporate and foundation donors; develop effective strategies to build compelling cases for support etc.

Research and Prospecting

  • Generating new corporate and foundation prospects to pursue by conducting preliminary donor research.

Development Operations

  • Managing the deadline-driven calendar of all development activities related to donor needs and expectations and overall relationship management including: researching grant guidelines, submitting all grant materials on time, and following up as necessary. Maintain accurate updating on Athena database including status of pending proposals.

 

Position Requirements
This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of corporate development and/or non-profit fundraising experience. The candidate must have a proven track record of successful relationship management, and must be familiar with the corporate funding community. S/he must have a demonstrated understanding of marketing, public relations, branding, and special events. The candidate must have exceptional writing and editing skills, and must be able to produce high quality fundraising documents. S/he must have strong computer skills, and be able to work independently and think creatively. The candidate must have a results-oriented work approach, and be self motivated and able to liaise effectively with people on different professional levels.

Salary range: $70,000 to $85,000

Those interested in applying for any position should submit their CV or resume to the staff person indicated in the posting, either by e-mail, regular mail, or fax.

  • Most of these are administrative positions at our Boston, MA office and are not in the field or associated directly with any project unless posted otherwise
  • Earthwatch cannot cover relocation costs or travel costs associated with employment.
  • Compensation, if it is posted, is a general indicator and does not include any consideration of benefits.
  • Internships are volunteer, but earn credit toward Earthwatch expeditions.

Please indicate job title in subject line of email. Send cover letter and resume tohr@earthwatch.org; fax 978-897-0935; mail HR Earthwatch Institute, 114 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02134, U.S.A. No phone calls please. 

Post Date:  01/31/2012

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