iDE is a global development organization that co-creates with foundations, governments, individuals, for-profits, and nonprofits to develop lasting solutions to poverty. With over 40 years of experience, we design and deliver market-based solutions that power entrepreneurs to end poverty.
The primary responsibility of the Fund Development Associate is to manage iDE’s annual fund supporters to help grow the unrestricted portion of the organization’s annual budget. This position will cultivate relationships with corporate, foundation, and individual donors to maintain current funding and generate new donations.
Key Responsibilities
Team Collaboration
- Support and develop Fund Development strategies to maximize the giving potential of individual, corporate, and foundation donors to achieve or surpass iDE’s annual revenue goal.
- Work with the Fund Development team to identify the organization’s immediate and long-term funding priorities and accurately communicate those needs to donors in the Associate’s portfolio.
- Work with the Fund Development team to understand and have current knowledge on the activities and strategies of other iDE departments in order to leverage and deliver engagement opportunities that ensure donors’ financial and non-financial support is maximized.
- Work with the Fund Development team to grow iDE’s Corporate Partnerships Program, including developing sponsorship levels, corporate grants, employee engagement opportunities, and cause marketing campaigns.
- Support the continued growth of iDE’s Legacy Program by collaborating with the Senior Associate and Director of Fund Development regarding outreach, solicitation, and stewardship.
Individual Contribution
- Build and retain a robust portfolio of annual fund donors that give from $250-$20,000 per year with the objective of maintaining and/or increasing contributions each year.
- Grow the total net worth of the Associate’s portfolio to $400K+ annually by identifying, prioritizing, and strategizing top donors across individual, foundation, and corporate prospects.
- Meet with the Fund Development team to establish engagement plans for donors and prospects.
- Actively identify and research new prospects and follow-up as appropriate, prioritizing in-person visits with qualified prospects over email communication.
- Independently research, develop, and draft formal funding proposals and reports as required by each donor or prospect.
- Personalize acknowledgments to donors and implement stewardship and reporting strategies once gifts are secured.
- Track and record all donor details, meetings, interactions, and prospect research consistently using Salesforce and Google Suite.
- Lead the continued growth and formalization of iDE’s Ambassador Program for former board members.
- Partner with the Senior Associate to implement and grow iDE’s Field Connections program, supporting logistics of the annual Field Connections trip.
- Manage iDE’s monthly giving program, leading on ongoing communications and inviting supporters to join.
Other Duties
- Support and attend conferences, trade shows, and other events as decided upon by the Director of Fund Development.
- Conduct administrative duties, such as booking business travel, setting appointments, and preparing materials necessary for donor visits.
Behaviors and Competencies
- Demonstrates success working with donors and securing gifts.
- Understands ethical behavior and business practices.
- Embodies an attitude of possibility and leads others to embrace this orientation.
- Self-confident while being open to feedback and coachable.
- High-level of written, oral, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Cultural competency, empathy, and integrity.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
- 1+ years of experience in sales, fundraising, or marketing/communications.
- Experience working within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization.
- Ability to be a creative thinker, energetic, and demonstrate enthusiasm and leadership.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to write concisely and edit materials.
- Computer proficiency in Google Suite is required; Salesforce experience is a plus.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree a plus.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the workable portal: Apply Here.
