Senior Associate, Policy Grants & Partnerships

About Global Citizen

Global Citizen is a movement of engaged citizens who are using their collective voice to end extreme poverty. On our platform, Global Citizens learn about the systemic causes of extreme poverty, take action on these issues, and earn rewards for their actions as part of a global community committed to lasting change. Global Citizens have taken over 33.9 million actions since 2009. Today, these actions, in combination with high-level advocacy work, have led to over $43.6 billion being distributed to our partners around the world, impacting 1.29 billion lives in the fight to end extreme poverty.

Position Overview

Global Citizen is seeking a capable, passionate Senior Associate, Policy Grants, & Partnerships to join our team. This role will be supporting Global Citizen’s efforts in securing significant grants, managing donor engagement, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive forward our policy campaigns. This is a dynamic and exciting role that offers the opportunity to work with governments, private sector, NGOs, and internal stakeholders to drive forward government, industry, and company-specific policy priorities and commitments.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising and Grant Management (60%):

• Work closely with the Senior Director, Policy Initiatives & Grant Implementation across entire development process, in order to drive fundraising and implement grants
• Develop and execute tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to secure significant grants for the organization’s policy campaigns.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of all policy-related grants, ensuring timely execution of deliverables, clear communication with stakeholders, and impactful reporting to showcase policy outputs and campaign impact.
• Identify potential grantors, write and plan grants, develop and write tailored pitches and proposals for large institutional foundations, and manage each grant through to submission.
• Utilize proficiency in Salesforce and donor research practices to effectively manage partner relationships, track interactions, and identify potential partners for further engagement.
• Develop strong and compelling concept notes and proposals for foundations and multilateral entities.

Compliance and Contract Management (25%):

• Partner closely with the Senior Director, Policy Initiatives & Grant Implementation to refine and enhance the development processes, fortify funding pipelines, and synchronize engagement plans across teams.
• Oversee the grant contracting process, ensuring that all agreements, from routine grants to complex government contracts, adhere to legal and compliance standards.
• Ensure that all fundraising activities are well-documented in Salesforce, tracking grant progress, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and maintaining transparent and efficient processes.
• Monitor grant-related deadlines and deliverables to ensure timely submissions and accountability in the grant execution and reporting processes.

Cross Team Collaboration and Support (15%):

• Work closely with the Deputy Chief Policy and Government Affairs Officer  to refine and enhance the development processes, fortify funding pipelines, and synchronize engagement plans across teams.
• Provide technical and analytical support to Deputy Chief Policy and Government Affairs Officer on an as needed basis. 
• Work collaboratively with program teams to ensure smooth coordination of proposal development, updates, and the successful integration of grants into ongoing programmatic work.
• Provide support and guidance to other members of the team to ensure high-quality grant writing and reporting, contributing to the development of their skills and capacity.

Requirements for Success

Education & Experience:

• B.A. degree or similar experience.
• 3 years of experience, with non-governmental organizations, international institutions, United Nations agencies, and non-profit organizations a plus
• Strong understanding of funding streams; familiarity with funders and philanthropies funding international and global social impact programs; a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to move early-stage prospects to engaged funders.
• Must be a strong project manager with previous experience coordinating large proposals or similarly complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

Attributes:

• Proven experience in fundraising, grant management, and proposal writing for a variety of institutional donors, including foundations, bi- and multilateral entities, and government bodies.
• Strong skills in developing and nurturing long-term relationships with funders and stakeholders, with a track record of securing grants and meeting fundraising targets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM systems, with a solid understanding of donor management and tracking tools.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally and contribute to the development of team members.

Benefits

Why Global Citizen?

In this coming decade of action and accountability, Global Citizen will be the leading international voice, educator, and influencer that rallies humanity to take full responsibility and accountability for eradicating extreme poverty. You have a chance to contribute and make this world a better place for all.

More Details

• Must be authorized for employment in the United States
• Global Citizen operates on a hybrid work model - 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) in our NYC office and 2 days (Monday & Friday) telecommuting.
• Full-time, ongoing employees are eligible for a competitive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; commuter benefits; 403(b) retirement savings & employer match; generous paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays); paid parental leave; employee discounts; FSA; Professional Development Assistance (EAP).
• Salary Range: $70,000 - $74,000

Global Citizen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Global Citizen strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local laws. In addition, Global Citizen complies with the relevant country laws governing employment nondiscrimination in all our international offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary : $70,000 - $74,000