Development Associate, Corporate& Foundation Relations

ICIC (https://icic.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=54)

Job Description

ICIC Overview
The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) is a national not-for-profit organization founded in 1994 by Harvard Business School professor Michael Porter to promote economic development in America’s under-resourced areas through private sector engagement that leads to jobs, income, and wealth creation for local residents. Informed by our research, ICIC has developed and supported highly effective initiatives for underserved businesses to meet entrepreneurs’ most pressing needs. At ICIC, you will work with talented, creative, and committed professionals in a collaborative culture dedicated to excellence and innovation.

Position Description
The Associate, Corporate, and Foundation Relations position is responsible for managing a portfolio of Fortune 500 companies, anchor institutions, and community foundations supporting business development across ICIC’s enterprise. The role focuses on two primary areas: identification and solicitation of new business opportunities, and maintenance and stewardship of existing corporate and foundation relationships. Specific responsibilities include managing and helping to craft strategic development plans to cultivate and solicit support from foundations and corporate sources; helping to establish long-term partnerships; strengthening existing relationships; developing new contacts within major corporations and community foundations; drafting and submitting proposals and grant reports, and managing donor engagement strategies and Development team data in Salesforce. This position reports to the Director of Development and works closely with ICIC’s CEO and CFO.
 
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Identify corporate and foundation prospects and conduct research to determine alignment, interest, and giving potential
  • Develop, manage, and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies for new and existing corporate and foundation sponsorships and grants, including timely and accurate proposal writing and grant reporting
  • Arrange, conduct and coordinate cultivation, stewardship, and recognition activities for corporate and foundation sponsors and donors
  • Maintain accuracy of Salesforce donor tracking system for corporate and foundation constituents
  • Track and analyze results of ICIC’s corporate and foundation fundraising on an ongoing basis, identifying areas for increased performance and devising strategies for improving results
  • Work with staff and volunteers on corporate aspects of fundraising and other ICIC events
  • Work closely with other members of the Development team, the Communications team, and other ICIC staff to ensure clear lines of communication and effective coordination
  • Provide support to the Management team around corporate and foundation fundraising portfolios, including scheduling and follow-up on business development meetings
Who You Are:
A successful candidate is a detail-oriented, flexible self-starter with strong potential for growth, and has at least four years of nonprofit sector work experience, with particular emphasis on corporate and foundation fundraising and proposal writing. In addition, this person should be comfortable working in a fast-paced and hard-working environment. This person will be inspired by ICIC’s mission and work, and passionate about supporting small businesses in need of resources to help them grow.

Qualifications:
  • 3-4 years of experience in nonprofit management, development, fundraising, or a related field
  • Finely tuned written and communications skills with an ability to understand and convey ICIC’s research, programs, priorities, and issues to a wide range of audiences
  • Demonstrated experience professionally navigating external relationships with customers, clients, major partners and/or sponsors
  • Ability to learn, create, monitor, and maintain systems that enhance organizational efficiency
  • Team player inclination: collaborative, solutions-oriented, and able to work with other departments to complete cross-functional projects
  • Excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skills, including problem-solving and overcoming challenges
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:
  • Demonstrated success in generating significant commitments from corporations and foundations
  • Experience with Salesforce or another CRM system

**Please note: ICIC has postponed travel until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ICIC is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization. We provide equal opportunities for all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender identity, family status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law. This is a flexible position with the option to be located remotely, in our office in Boston’s Nubian Square area, or a combination of both.
 
Application Details
The position will remain open until filled, and applications will be considered on a rolling basis. To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume through using the link below..