[SEMCO] WHRC Director of Foundation Relations open position

[Lisa O'Connell]

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*Director of Foundation Relations, Job # DFR17*
 *SUMMARY:* 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.  This
position requires strong interpersonal skills, an interest in
environmental/science issues, and an understanding of the environmental
philanthropy landscape.

*Responsibilities: *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.

·       Identify, cultivate, and solicit new foundation prospects and
steward existing funders.

·       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.

·       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.

·       Secure meetings with foundation contacts, craft messaging,
facilitate meeting logistics and follow up.

·       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.

·       Work with scientists, finance, and other staff to monitor progress
toward grant goals and accurate spenddown of grant funding.

·       Support staff and/or Board members working with foundation donors
and prospects.

·       Assist with other departmental projects and related major gift
solicitations as assigned by the CDO.

*Qualifications and Experience:*

·       Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years directly relevant development or
grant experience

·       Knowledge and interest in environmental science/issues

•       Excellent written and oral communication skills (writing samples
will be required)

·       Experience with Raisers Edge and fundraising/grant prospect
research tools is helpful

·       Exceptional interpersonal, presentation and communication skills,
with the ability to interact with a wide range of constituents, including
scientific experts and donors.

·       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

*Application deadline: July 31, 2017*
*Desired Start Date*: As soon as possible *
Salary Range: *Commensurate with experience, a full benefit package, exempt
position.*
Application Instructions:* To apply, please send cover letter referencing *Job
#DFR17* curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to
jobopenings at whrc.org.


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Lisa Strock O'Connell
Chief Administrative Officer

Woods Hole Research Center
149 Woods Hole Road
Falmouth, MA 02540
www.whrc.org

Ph: 508-444-1518
Fax: 508-444-1818
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