The Carter Center: Associate Director, Operations, Development

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Description

 

 

The Carter Center is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization founded in 1982 in Atlanta, GA, by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, in partnership with Emory University. The Center has helped to improve millions of lives in more than 80 countries by waging peace, fighting disease, and building hope. The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering. It seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.  

 

The Carter Center collaborates with other organizations, public and private, in carrying out its mission around the world. Current information about the Center’s many programs and activities are available at The Carter Center.

 

SUMMARY:

The Associate Director, Operations for Programs Development assists in the planning and implementation of fundraising activities of the Programs Development Department. The Programs Development Department is responsible for programmatic initiatives, with annual funding needs in the $75-100 million range, and management of 100+ grants and financial contributions at any given time.  The Department also receives in-kind contributions, which require oversight.

 

The successful Associate Director will lead the Programs Development (PD) department operations team, comprised of administrative support staff and will oversee design, implementation and maintenance of department-wide standard operating procedures and improvements for effective grants management. In addition, the Associate Director will collaborate with Programs Development Team members on their portfolios to advance fundraising and steward donor relationships, as well as on specific writing projects. .

 

This position reports to the Director of Development (Health) and provides support across the full Programs Development Team. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.

 

This role may require periodic international travel and re-entry into the United States. Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads and supervises a cross-department administrative team, including performance management and oversight of temporary staff, consultants, and interns.
• Designs, implements, and maintains department-wide standard operating procedures for grant oversight, recordkeeping, and gift processing.
• Manages a discrete fundraising portfolio, including development and execution of fundraising strategies for specific Carter Center programs and special projects.
• Collaborates with Sr. Associate Directors (Health and Peace) and team members to implement and track fundraising strategies, adjusting approaches as needed to meet goals.
• Researches donor prospects and prepares written solicitations, proposals, and correspondence for governments, foundations, corporations, and individuals.
• Drafts fundraising strategy papers and briefing memoranda for the Director and executive staff; identifies and facilitates donor meeting opportunities at the local, national, and international levels.
• Monitors and manages grant reporting for portfolio projects in collaboration with Programs Development staff, ensuring timely donor submissions; provides grant management support for other projects as needed.
• Ensures accurate donor recordkeeping across electronic files, and maintains working knowledge of donor database for data-driven decision-making.
• Supports donor recognition efforts in collaboration with the Communications Department, including articles, press releases, social media, and public events; ensures compliance with donor branding requirements.
• Partners with development colleagues and Health, Peace, and Education Programs staff to organize meetings and events; identifies related fundraising opportunities.
• Prepares narrative and data reports and presentations as requested.
• Maintains current knowledge of fundraising trends through ongoing professional development.
• Ensures compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree and three years of experience in fundraising or related field OR an equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training.