Fundraising Coordinator

Posted November 27, 2024
Compensation $55,000 - $60,000 annually
LocationBethesda
Job Type Direct Hire
Industry Non-Profits & Foundations
Work ModelHybrid

Job Description

The Ford Agency has an exciting opportunity for a junior fundraising professional to join the development team of one of the nation's leading healthcare research foundations.  The Coordinator will be responsible for securing, managing, and stewarding its relationships with large corporate donors and will work closely with senior leadership in determining the organization's long-term fundraising strategy.  It's an excellent role for a resourceful candidate looking for the next step in his or her career and support a worthy cause while working with a talented team of fundraising professionals.
 
Responsibilities Include:
  • Proactively identify potential donors to grow portfolio
  • Cultivate strategic relationships with stakeholders
  • Assist the Manager with grant writing and proposals
  • Develop and implement annual engagement strategies
  • Attend and represent the foundation at industry-wide meetings
  • Manage fundraising database
 
Qualifications Include:
  • 1+ years of fundraising and grant writing experience
  • Analytical and strategic thinker
  • Salesforce proficiency strongly preferred
  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • Strong public speaking and presentation skills
 
Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.
 
The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.