Corporate and Foundation Relations Officer

About Trickle Up

Trickle Up’s mission is to partner with women to forge resilient pathways out of poverty by empowering them to build sustainable livelihoods, gain confidence, and become decision-makers in their families and communities. Since 1979, Trickle Up has focused on the poorest and most vulnerable groups, working with those who live in extreme poverty and face multiple levels of exclusion due to gender, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We have partnered with nearly a half-million program participants, 97% of whom are women, in their work building microenterprises and pathways to savings, improved food security, and greater agency, sustainably lifting more than two million people out of poverty in Africa, India, and Latin America. We work alongside local partners to achieve transformative impact and amplify our reach through strategic communications.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate is a strong researcher, an excellent writer, highly organized and self-motivated, entrepreneurial and ambitious, and has exceptional attention to detail. Reporting to the VP of Development, the Corporate & Foundation Relations Officer will lead the generation and cultivation of corporate and private foundation funding opportunities as a grant writer, report writer, and relationship manager supporting Trickle Up’s mission. This is a new position in the development department created to achieve our aggressive growth goals. The Corporate & Foundation Relations Officer will be the primary point person responsible for raising money from corporate supporters (new and lapsed) and private foundation donors (new and current). Collaborating with a fast-growing development team, the Officer will work with the VP of Development to grow Trickle Up’s portfolio of corporate and private foundation donors in line with our ambitious growth goals.

The Corporate & Foundation Relations Officer will prospect leads, develop new funding partnerships, and reinvigorate and steward long-time connections and relationships. The successful candidate will work closely with our successful, growing development team and President & CEO. They will collaborate with colleagues across several departments, including communications, programs, finance, and Trickle Up’s regional teams based in India and Latin America.

Principal Functions

• Partner with the VP of Development and the President to design optimal strategies for engaging, soliciting, and stewarding corporate and private foundation prospects.
• Conduct funder research and assess and evaluate corporate and foundation prospects to create a robust prospect portfolio.
• Work with colleagues across departments to gather, distill, and prepare compelling information on Trickle Up’s projects and programs that make strong cases for support and reports on organizational progress.
• Produce compelling proposals and pitches for corporate and foundation funders, including letters of inquiry, proposals, reports, and regular communications and acknowledgments with funders in collaboration with the communications team (for design support).
• Support and participate in efforts to raise Trickle Up’s profile in the corporate and foundation community, including attending events and forums as an official Trickle Up representative where corporate/foundation prospects gather.
• Provide briefings and strategy support to the Vice President and President for in-person meetings with current and potential funders as needed, including by developing talking points.
• With support from the Database & Donor Records Manager, ensure accurate corporate and foundation donor records and entries in the Raiser's Edge/NXT system, and timely communication with funders.
• Other duties as assigned by the VP and the President.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors degree.
• 5 years of grant writing and/or fundraising experience.
• Exceptional writing and editing ability, with experience creating compelling proposals to secure funding and reports to keep donor relationships engaged and activated.
• Excellent oral communication skills. Ability to be an effective spokesperson for Trickle Up and to build relationships with diverse stakeholders externally and internally across Trickle Up.
• Motivated to work independently as a self-starter.
• Skilled at completing tasks accurately and well with minimal support.
• Keen attention to detail, particularly with written communications, editing, and record-keeping.
• Team player and collaborator with an energetic and flexible attitude and disposition.
• Highly organized, reliable, and able to balance priorities and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to Trickle Up’s mission.
• Microsoft Office suite skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Raiser’s Edge/NXT experience is a plus but not required.

Location

Our office is located in New York City and has a hybrid model of on-site and remote work. This role requires 1 day per week in the office. Periodically, 2-3 days per week will be required for in-person meetings and collaboration with other team members and colleagues.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a salary between $75,000 and $85,000 commensurate with experience and benefits for this full-time position. The successful applicant will join a dynamic, passionate, multicultural team deeply committed to the alleviation of extreme poverty. Trickle Up promotes a collegial, high-performing organizational culture where staff communicate clearly and openly and are reflective, innovative, and mutually accountable.

To Apply

To be considered, please click the link and follow the instructions to upload your cover letter and resume by December 18, 2024. Only applicants who have met the requirements will be considered. We are sorry, but we cannot entertain phone calls related to this posting.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which include criminal records checks and other reference check databases. Trickle Up participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this initiative, as part of the referencing process, we will request information from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment during employment. By applying, you confirm your understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Trickle Up requires that employees be vaccinated for COVID-19 before visiting or working in a Trickle Up office or conducting any travel or in-person meetings on behalf of our organization. If you are hired for this position, Trickle Up will require proof that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.

Trickle Up is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and extend equal opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform essential job functions.