Institutional Giving Officer
The Institutional Giving Officer is responsible for building and maintaining an institutional giving program that supports our nine collaborative funds as well as general operating support to Borealis. This position is responsible for writing funding proposals and reports in a clear and compelling manner and supporting the development and program teams in cultivating and stewarding of strong relationships with donors. Under minimal oversight and within overall objectives, the Institutional Giving Officer resolves complex problems and assesses different strategies to enhance processes and systems for consideration.
Responsibilities:
• Develop Grant Proposals and Reports
• Institutional Donor Prospecting and Cultivation
• Fundraising Strategy Support
• Team Support and Collaboration
• Other Duties
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in related field with five (5) years of experience, or a combination of education and experience
• Five (5) years of experience in nonprofit development or fundraising role, including working with institutional funders
• Experience with CRM databases, Salesforce preferred
• Experience using systems and tools such as Zoom, Google Suite, Slack, and Asana
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Personal/Behavioral Attributes):
• Excellent writing skills, grant writing experience, and the ability to synthesize information, interpret data and incorporate feedback as part of the writing process
• Strong oral communication skills and demonstrated experience building relationships with funders
• Ability to handle confidential donor information with sensitivity and integrity
• Ability to problem-solve, plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships within a diverse virtual work environment
• Proven project management, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills, with excellent attention to detail and good follow-through
• Commitment to Borealis' vision and values
Advancement Statement:
Borealis Philanthropy is committed to supporting staff growth, development, and long-term success. While advancement opportunities vary by team and organizational needs, employees can expect to grow through increased responsibilities, skill-building, and leadership opportunities over time. Progression at Borealis is based on demonstrated competencies, strong performance, and alignment with our values and strategic direction. As the organization evolves, new roles and pathways may emerge, and staff are encouraged to pursue development opportunities that prepare them for future advancement.
Work Environment (Conditions and Physical Demands): This job operates in a professional, virtual, home office or co-working environment, with local and national travel. In line with Borealis' commitments to racial equity and disability justice, our current policy is that no staff member travel or attendance at in-person meetings is required at this time. If team members are interested in attending in-person events, Borealis will, as needed, work to make reasonable accommodations to ensure their health and safety. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, including a laptop computer and cell phone. The employee is generally required to spend long periods of time sitting, typing, and working at a computer. May require the ability to occasionally lift and transport items. Accommodations will be made based on ability and accessibility.
Commitment to Disability, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: Borealis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact hr@borealisphilanthropy.org. Borealis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other category protected by local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive staff team. We strongly encourage applicants who are people of color, LGBTQ, women, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities; and/or formerly incarcerated people.
This role is open to candidates within the continental United States (49 states plus the District of Columbia). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.