What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Officer, Corporate and Foundation Partnerships position at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution?
Job Description
">The Assistant/Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations will play a critical role in securing financial support for WHOI's research, education, and outreach programs. This role will be responsible for managing a portfolio of foundation donors/prospects, developing fund-raising strategies, and working collaboratively with WHOI scientists and staff to achieve shared goals and objectives.
">Key Responsibilities
">- Manage a portfolio of foundation donors/prospects as the primary solicitor, helping to identify new foundation prospects and develop fund-raising strategies.
- Work collaboratively with WHOI scientists and staff across all departments and with senior and mid-level administrators to secure financial support for research, education, and outreach programs.
- Develop effective written fundraising material, articulating large-scale scientific endeavors to inspire potential corporate or foundation donors to the field of oceanography.
Requirements
">- Bachelor's degree and track record of success raising funds from foundations.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including demonstrated writing and editing skills in the preparation of proposals, reports, and correspondence.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to read and evaluate non-profit financial reporting statements.
About WHOI
">The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is a world-renowned research center dedicated to advancing our understanding of the ocean and its impact on the planet. Our mission is to explore the ocean and its connection to the Earth's climate system.
