Grant Writer, Foundations and Corporate Partnerships

Grant Writer, Foundations and Corporate Partnerships

New York City, NY, Washington, DC, or Oakland, CA

Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international organization that provides medical care to the people who need it most. The organization cares for people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, disasters, and social exclusion in more than 70 countries. MSF offers medical humanitarian assistance solely based on need, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or politics. Our international project teams include medical, logistical, and administrative staff, most of them hired locally and working with their own communities. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of independence, impartiality, and neutrality. We also bear witness and speak out about the experiences of our colleagues and patients.

MSF USA is one of 24 sections supporting the global movement, primarily through staff recruitment, fundraising, advocacy, and communications. We welcome candidates who bring a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to join us in working toward MSF’s social mission.

Role Overview

Under the general direction of the Director of Foundations and Corporate Partnership, the Grant Writer will be instrumental in advancing the mission of Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) by developing clear and persuasive written communications that effectively convey the organization’s mission, programs, and objectives as well as expected outcomes, impact, and financial needs while reflecting donors’ programmatic funding objectives. The Grant Writer will present these elements through compelling narratives that resonate with current and prospective donors and stakeholders, ensuring that all written materials accurately reflect our initiatives and the impact of our work and align with donor interests and priorities.

As a key member of our Development team, the Grant Writer will serve as a thought partner for the Foundations and Corporate Partnerships team to conceptualize and define proposal ideas, at times in collaboration with the Program department. This role requires the ability to gather, synthesize, and adapt complex information from diverse written and oral sources (including materials in French and Spanish) to create concise and coherent reports and proposals.

The Grant Writer will also be responsible for revising and editing drafts, upholding high standards of quality, and adhering to proposal-writing standards that emphasize readability, consistency, and tone.

The Grant Writer will maintain meticulous records of source materials and remain up to date on MSF communications and program updates in support of the creation of materials that enhance donor reports and proposals.

MSF’s Foundation and Corporate Partnership team solicits approximately 500 foundations and 50 corporate foundations each year with the goal of raising approximately $50M from current and prospective donors.

Department Accountabilities

Prospecting

Pursue strategic opportunities to develop new donor segments annually, contributing to meeting the team’s revenue targets.

Donor Cultivation, Engagement and Management

Build trust and loyalty with potential and existing donors. At the simplest level, update donors on activities. At a more complex level, build long-term relationships with key donors and key donor segments. Take overall responsibility for designing, developing, and delivering the donor engagement strategy.

Brand Positioning

Drive awareness and consideration through brand positioning based on the brand strategy and implement brand plans.

Best-in-Class Fundraising Systems and Capabilities

Deploy and champion the latest technological systems and capabilities that push the boundaries of what Development can produce for its donors.

Roles Specific Outcomes

Project Management (G)

Manage a portfolio of projects while reporting to senior colleagues.

Stakeholder Management (F)

Plan and deliver stakeholder engagement activities to develop effective project working relationships and to ensure that stakeholder needs and concerns are identified and met.

Content Creation (G)

Write and edit powerful and compelling content with messaging tailored by current and prospective donor interests while remaining aligned with MSF’s priorities and voice.

Data Management (F)

Manage basic aspects of the data management system with guidance from senior colleagues. This includes being responsible for developing or operating basic elements of the data management systems to deliver prescribed outcomes.

Drive and secure donor renewals through exceptional service interactions, ensuring the donor is consistently gaining value from the product / service.

Donor Relationship Development (Prospecting) (H)

Develop and implement a relationship management plan for strategic, complex potential accounts to build key relationships at local and national levels.

Donor Relationship Management (Account Management) (H)

Develop and implement a relationship management plan for strategic, complex existing accounts to build key relationships at local and national levels. Manage key client and donor relationships, often through account teams, to ensure their ongoing satisfaction and loyalty.

These core accountabilities should not be construed to contain every function / responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job. Incumbents are required to perform other functions as assigned.

Complexity and Problem-Solving Skills

• Applies expertise to navigate complex donor priorities, adjusting proposal content based on donor requirements and MSF priorities.
• Applies expertise to act as an authority to accurately identify and understand the key donation influences pertaining to an opportunity.
• Applies expertise to act as an authority to quickly and effectively establish trust within the client’s organization.
• Applies expertise to act as an authority to orient MSF-USA around delivering to the key needs of their donors.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Desired Qualifications & Experience

At a minimum, the Job Holder should possess :

Travel Requirements

Must be willing to travel for work as needed.

Compensation

88,822 to $133,233, all new employees will be compensated from the minimum to the midpoint based on experience )

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations Statement :

MSF-USA is dedicated to creating a diverse, impartial, and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences as per applicable laws.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at recruitment@newyork.msf.org .

We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented communities in the Humanitarian Aid sector to apply.

Additional Info

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Focus : Development, Donor / Donations, Fundraising, Grant Writing

Location : New York City, NY, Washington, DC, or Oakland, CA

Salary Range : $88,822 to $133,233

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Salary : $88,822 - $133,233