This position requires discretion and confidentiality.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Solicits and stewards a growing portfolio of foundation, corporate, and government funders in collaboration with development, clinical and programmatic leadership to achieve or exceed revenue goals.
• Writes compelling funding proposals and letters of inquiry to foundations, corporations, and government agencies, as well as interim and final reports, and solicits timely feedback from relevant staff.
• Convenes meetings and gatherings of potential donors to showcase the organization’s work and strengths (including but not limited to site visits, solicitation meetings, legislator visits, and roundtables).
• Convenes meetings and gatherings of potential donors to showcase the organization’s work and strengths (including but not limited to site visits, solicitation meetings, legislator visits, and roundtables).
• Contributes to a data-driven approach to fundraising operations and management, and uses technological solutions to analyze, track, and steward current and potential donors.
• Attend Adoptee Hub fundraising events and assist with setups.
• Attend regional Adoptee-related events to represent Adoptee Hub and assist with networking
• Seek out opportunities where Adoptee Hub members can be involved in assisting with raising funds and having a visible presence in the community.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of current and evolving trends in charitable giving, particularly in the foundation, corporate, and government funding arenas.
• Prior exposure to public affairs and/or government relations functions

Specialized Skills:

• Request member to be an Adoptee, if possible, or associated with an Adoptee community in some capacity.
• Experience in professional fundraising, in a nonprofit setting.
• Exceptional research and writing skills. Proven experience translating complex and technical concepts into compelling and clear prose for specific audiences.
• Excellent oral communication skills. The volunteer must be comfortable and confident speaking and interacting with potential and existing institutional donors for solicitation and stewardship.
• Experience developing and delivering successful proposals to a variety of foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Strong presentation skills, including the ability to crystalize salient points and use visual communication strategies.
• Detail-oriented, with proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering assignments within stringent deadlines.
• Technologically savvy, familiar with grant research systems, and MS Office programs.
• A creative, energetic, and mission-driven individual committed to realizing the potential of a bold and innovative strategic vision.