Development Associate (Philanthropy)

Development Associate

Full Time

Location – Washington DC

Salary - Commensurate with experience

Do you have a passion for working with people in the non-profit sector, thrive on a challenge and adaptable to change? Are you an experienced administrator with a Bachelors degree or a recent graduate with paid intern experience?

This is a great opportunity to join The HALO Trust US team in Washington DC. You will play a key role in the philanthropy administrative team, doing amazing things to make the world a safer place. And that’s pretty special!

About us

The HALO Trust is the world’s largest and oldest international humanitarian mine action non-government organisation (NGO). Our mission is to lead the effort to save lives and restore livelihoods for those affected by conflict. HALO is known for its work to clear landmines but is very much involved in the disposal of other explosive hazards such as bombs, rockets, missiles, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). HALO was established in Afghanistan in 1988 and now employs over 9,500 staff in 26 countries and territories.

HALO USA is recruiting for a Development Associate (we call it a Philanthropy Associate here at HALO) to serve as a key member of the US development/philanthropy team and will be responsible for all functions of successful account management and grants development including the identification of opportunities, and securing funding from private foundations, individuals, or corporations. He or she will support the management of gold standard account management, ongoing communications, stewardship, reporting, grant development, and financial reporting, and with outstanding marketing / communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the growth of HALO’s portfolio of private partnership or grant relationships through the development and delivery of relationship strategies.
• Support key components of the strategic account plans for HALO’s US new partnerships, by working with the philanthropy team and other key internal stakeholders, including Executive Director, Ambassadors, CEO or trustees.
• Support the cultivation of key donor relationships, providing excellence in donor stewardship.
• Support the development and management of a portfolio of prospective donors, through the various cultivation phases and ultimately secure new funding in line with HALO’s strategic funding priorities and US prospect list.
• Work with international country programme teams to ensure the development of high-quality proposals and reports.
• Develop and submit proposals to support the HALO’s projects and programs, strategic initiatives, equipment needs, and operations on an annual basis.
• Responsible for the financial tracking and accounting of account or grant-related project expenses to generate precise reports to partners.
• Liaison with Finance for expenditure grant reporting and in resolving issues and assisting in problem-solving efforts relevant to managed grants and programs.
• Conduct research to identify private foundations, public and corporate sources, and community organizations that provide grants or philanthropic support for mission or project-related activities or operational funding.
• Manage donor records and correspondence in Salesforce.
• Provide support to key priority areas of work, such as HNW event planning, engagement, webinars, HALO US Ambassador engagement, or communication activities, as needed.
• Representing HALO at events (virtual or in person) related to program of work or around key partner/donor accounts
• Work closely with UK Colleagues as part of a distributed team to provide support to global fundraising and philanthropic efforts
• Lead in creating communications tied to cultivating, presenting, and soliciting donors and encourage repeat and increased giving year-over-year.
• Track and cultivate donors and prospects using screening tools, due diligence, and moves management.
• Prepare and execute stewardship touchpoints, and mailings, as needed.
• Develop updates, briefs, slide decks, and reports in support of the HALO USA Development Committee meetings and HALO USA Board meetings.
• Deputize for the Grants Manager for HALO USA, when required.

Requirements

Who we’re looking for:

Skills Requirements and Essential Qualities

• Bachelor’s Degree
• A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in non-profit organizations, in fund development/fundraising space.
• Outstanding research and writing skills with the ability to design robust project proposals, reporting, conc