Description:
Equimundo is looking for a Business Development Officer. This role will be critical in ensuring Equimundo has the resources to achieve its strategic plan. To do this, the position is expected to support both institutional (corporate, foundation, government) and individual fundraising. The position will require excellence in organization and cross-team collaboration, strong research and analytical skills, and the ability to work independently. At Equimundo, our values undergird everything we do, so candidates must be strong advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly the role of men and masculinities in global goals for gender equality. Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Business Development, the primary areas of responsibility of the Business Development Officer are the following:
- Support and coordinate the writing of institutional funding proposals for the organization, working closely with relevant members of other Equimundo departments
- Co-lead the organization’s burgeoning individual giving program, with duties such as donor prospecting/research, cultivation through marketing and events, digital campaigns
- Manage the organization’s internal proposal tracking system to ensure streamlined and timely submissions
- Provide direct support to core funders, including through periodic outreach, marketing, narrative and financial reporting
- Maintain and systematize an internal database of content and contacts to support the development of new proposals for the organization and serve as a resource for staff seeking access and information from this database
- Assist the Office of the CEO, Directors, and other staff with the development of strategic partnerships to support the work of the organization
- Attend DC-based and other events, where necessary, to build strategic partnerships
- Work collaboratively as part of the business development team and with colleagues across the organization, particularly the Communications and Advocacy team
Qualifications for Consideration:
- Undergraduate degree plus equivalent work experience of 2-5 years in business development and grant proposal writing; understanding of current gender equality funding landscape highly desirable
- Strong writing, research, and analytical skills, including experience undertaking desk research, reviewing literature, and developing papers/documents
- Knowledge and experience in digital fundraising, including the use of email marketing and social media to elevate the organization’s profile
- Experience using the following platforms preferred: Salesforce, Notion, ChatGPT preferred. The organization uses the Google Workplace Suite, Slack, and Dropbox.
- Knowledge of gender issues, public health, and social justice; preferably experience working in these areas
- Capacity to take initiative, think creatively, prioritize duties, and work independently while functioning as a member of a team
- Strong coordination and organization skills and excellent attention to detail and follow-through; ability to organize others a plus
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Working proficiency in Spanish preferred