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<p class="gmail-Body" style="text-align:center" align="center"><b><span style="font-size:4pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:rgb(72,134,106)"></span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:rgb(72,134,106)"><img src="cid:ii_15d096c238fca0b4" alt="Inline image 1" height="53" width="261"> </span></b>
</p><p class="gmail-Body" style="text-align:center" align="center"><font size="4"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:rgb(72,134,106)">Director of Foundation Relations, Job # DFR17</span></b></font><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:rgb(72,134,106)"></span></b></p><b><span style="font-size:8pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:rgb(72,134,106)"> </span></b><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">SUMMARY:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> The Woods Hole Research Center (WHRC), a
leading climate change science and policy think tank, seeks an experienced
front-line fundraising professional to join a dynamic and expanding Development
team. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer (CDO), the Director of
Foundation Relations will manage relationships with foundations and other
institutional donors, and will contribute significantly to the planning,
organization and execution of a comprehensive program to expand private gifts
and grant support from these donors. The position will maintain effective
stewardship of existing institutional donors, and take the lead in identifying
and securing new funding sources. The candidate will work closely with WHRC
scientists and other staff to coordinate the proposal development and
submission process, and manage all associated deadlines and reporting.<span> </span>This position requires strong interpersonal
skills, an interest in environmental/science issues, and an understanding of
the environmental philanthropy landscape.</span>
<p class="gmail-Body"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Responsibilities:
</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Core
responsibilities include prospect research and identification, proposal and
report writing and submission, prospect and donor relationship management, and
monitoring progress toward goals of grants within portfolio.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style=""><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Identify, cultivate, and solicit new
foundation prospects and steward existing funders.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style=""><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Work closely with scientists to package
programs, develop concepts and cases of support for new initiatives; this
requires ongoing effort to build and maintain a thorough knowledge of WHRC’s
priorities and activities.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style=""><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Play a key role in assigning and managing
the portfolio of relationships to be cultivated by WHRC scientists and in
coaching these staff to effectively steward those relationships.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style=""><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Secure meetings with foundation contacts,
craft messaging, facilitate meeting logistics and follow up.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style=""><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Help to manage administration of current
grants, including tracking deadlines, collecting information from program staff
and the finance department, writing and submitting timely proposals, reports,
updates and stewardship reports, and letters of inquiry.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style=""><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Work with scientists, finance, and other
staff to monitor progress toward grant goals and accurate spenddown of grant
funding.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style=""><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Support staff and/or Board members
working with foundation donors and prospects.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style=""><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Assist with other departmental projects
and related major gift solicitations as assigned by the CDO.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Body"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Qualifications
and Experience:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style=""><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years directly
relevant development or grant experience</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-Body" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Knowledge and interest in environmental
science/issues </span></p>
<p class="gmail-Body" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>•<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Excellent written
and oral communication skills (writing samples will be required)</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Body" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Experience with Raisers Edge and
fundraising/grant prospect research tools is helpful</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Body" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Exceptional interpersonal, presentation
and communication skills, with the ability to interact with a wide range of
constituents, including scientific experts and donors.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Body" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Ability to work well independently and as
part of a dynamic team in a constantly evolving environment, with people of
diverse backgrounds, cultures and nationalities</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span>
</p><p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Application
deadline: July 31, 2017</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span> </span><b>Desired Start Date</b>:
As soon as possible <b><span> </span>Salary
Range: </b><span>Commensurate with
experience, a </span>full benefit package, exempt positio<span>n.<b><span> </span>Application
Instructions:</b></span> To apply, please send cover letter referencing <b>Job
#DFR17</b> curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to </span><a href="mailto:jobopenings@whrc.org"><span class="gmail-Hyperlink0"><span style="font-size:11pt;text-decoration:none">jobopenings@whrc.org</span></span></a>.</p>
<br clear="all"><br>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr">Lisa Strock O'Connell<br>Chief Administrative Officer<br><br>Woods Hole Research Center<br>149 Woods Hole Road<br>Falmouth, MA 02540<br><a href="http://www.whrc.org" target="_blank">www.whrc.org</a><br><br>Ph: 508-444-1518<br>Fax: 508-444-1818<br></div></div>
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