Corporate and Foundation Relations Officer

About Malala Fund

Registered in the U.K., U.S. Nigeria, and Pakistan, Malala Fund is working toward a world where all girls can learn and lead. Malala Fund advocates for resources and policy changes needed to give all girls a secondary education. The girls we serve have high goals for themselves and we have high expectations for leaders who can help them. We invest in local education leaders and front-line organizations, the people who best understand girls in their communities in regions where most girls are missing out on secondary school. We give girls the tools they need to advocate for education and equality in their communities and a platform for the world to hear their voices. We believe girls should speak for themselves and tell leaders what they need to learn and achieve their potential.

About the position

Reporting to the Director of Corporate and Foundation Giving, the Corporate and Foundation Relations Officer is responsible for developing and managing relationships with corporate partners and foundations to secure philanthropic support for Malala Fund. This position plays a key role in identifying funding opportunities, cultivating partnerships, and stewarding donors to advance our mission. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate and foundation fundraising, exceptional communication and writing skills, and the ability to align organizational priorities with funder interests.

Location:  Washington D.C Hybrid or New York Remote

Responsibilities:

 Pipeline Development & Management

• Supports the Corporate and Foundation Giving Director to implement a comprehensive strategy for corporate and foundation fundraising to meet annual revenue goals and support organizational priorities. 
• Identify and build relationships with new corporate and foundation prospects to grow the foundation portfolio, utilizing targeted outreach and engagement strategies.
• Supports the cultivation and stewardship of relationships with corporate and foundation partners through personalized outreach, meetings, presentations, site visits, etc. to advance relationships to maximise revenue.
• Manage employee engagement and matching gifts programs for current corporate partners, including the design and execution of innovative new opportunities to engage corporate employees in the mission of Malala Fund.
• Monitor trends in philanthropy to identify emerging opportunities and adjust strategies to maintain alignment with organizational goals.
  
  

Communications, Proposal Development & Grant Writing

• In partnership with fellow Development Officer, co-manage all aspects of the grant process, from identifying opportunities to drafting, submitting, and tracking grant proposals and reports.
• Build and maintain a library of grant templates for key initiatives. Collaborate inter-departmentally to ensure consistency and alignment.
• Co-facilitate the creation of proposals, pitch decks, campaigns and other creative content in partnership with Malala Fund grant and external affairs staff.

Research & Reporting

• Meticulously manages and tracks six figure grants, including their program restrictions, disbursements and reporting obligations.
• Manages a donor reporting and deliverables calendar to ensure all requirements are met by the appropriate deadlines.
• Supports prospect research.
• Prepare presentations for Malala Fund leadership summarizing progress toward corporate and foundation giving goals.
• Ensure that partner information is correctly tracked in the Salesforce database.

Organisational Culture

• Uphold the Values of Malala Fund.
• Actively contribute to making Malala Fund a diverse and equitable workplace through inclusive practice and openness to different perspectives, cultures and ideas. 
• Maintain behaviour and conduct which uphold the highest standards for safeguarding, professionally and personally.
• Act as a role model for a ‘learning organisation’ culture by seeking insight and using problems as opportunities to learn.

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 years experience in developing and managing relationships with corporate partners and foundations to secure philanthropic support
• Demonstrated experience in donor engagement, fundraising, and stewardship specifically with corporate and foundation partners
• Strong oral and writing skills, with the ability to condense information into easily digestible yet compelling content for different target audiences
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to maintain and deepen strong working relationships with partners
• Strong organizational and project management skills with acute attention to detail
• Excellent team player with ability to work independently and in collaboration with colleagues at all levels across departments and external stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Experience with proposal development processes and typical proposal terminology

• Experience in the non-profit space, ideally related to education

• Strong commitment to Malala Fund’s mission, purpose and values
• Strong commitment to gender equality, racial justice and other social justice issues
• Strong commitment to professional development and continued learning
• Respectful and empathetic of others, with an appreciation for different backgrounds and experiences
• Ambitious and curious, with a drive to learn more about Malala Fund and our partners’ strategies and priorities
• Creative and motivated to find new ways to engage partners
• Ability to maintain sense of humor under pressure
• At least 5-10% of travel required 

Desirable

• A broad network and experience building purpose driven relationships
• Familiarity with girls’ education and associated issues
• Familiarity and background with Salesforce or other CRM database 

Why work at Malala Fund?

• Make an impact: Malala Fund works for a world where all girls can learn and lead. 
• Great company culture: We are a collaborative, global team with offices in Washington, D.C., New York, London, Islamabad and Abuja. Our values inform our fun, welcoming work culture and the work we do for girls:
  • We set ambitious goals
  • We dare to be brave
  • We seek and amplify diverse perspectives
  • We think creatively
  • We act with integrity
• Flexible hybrid work models: Hybrid work options with one or two days in the office and a monthly stipend by country to support work from home expenses.
• Fully paid health, income protection and life benefits: Based on country and legal requirements.
  
• Retirement plan options: Based on country and legal requirements.
  
• Rest and relaxation: Generous paid time off and country-specific paid public holidays including sick leave and birthday leave.
  
• Paid parental leave: Generous paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance and mental health benefits
• Give back: Get paid to volunteer in your community.
  
• Professional development and educational benefits: Annual company contribution towards professional development or higher education and free LinkedIn Learning access to 20,000 online courses.

If fighting for girls’ education excites and inspires you, we might be the perfect fit!

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Malala Fund is an equal opportunity employer and inclusive organisation that welcomes applications from under-represented and intersectional groups including BIPOC, LGBTQ and persons with disabilities. We are seeking people with different backgrounds, cultures, ages, experiences and identities to provide a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights into the strategy, policies, culture and ambitions of Malala Fund.

Malala Fund is also committed to ensuring the safety of those involved in our work. Our first priority is protecting everyone who comes in direct or indirect contact with our organisation.

Malala Fund has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation by any of our staff, representatives or partners. We commit to ensuring that those who work with Malala Fund or on our behalf are able to work in an environment that is free from harm. To this end, Malala Fund reserves the right to conduct background checks on prospective and current employees.

Salary : $90,000 - $101,600