Vacancy remains open until position is filled

Partnership Development Officer

The Biomarkers Consortium

NATURE OF WORK

This is professional development work responsible for cultivating, soliciting and stewarding organizations interested in funding the administrative activities of The Biomarkers Consortium. Work includes conducting outreach activities to corporations, professional/trade organizations, individuals and foundations interested in supporting The Biomarkers Consortium, and facilitating communication and maintaining relationships among partners to ensure their continued participation, while achieving related fund-raising goals. Work is bound by standard office policies, practices and procedures. Work is performed under the direction of the Director, Partnership Development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Oversees, develops, manages and monitors a select portfolio of biological markers (“biomarkers”) research initiatives; develops and implements campaign plans for programs in portfolio, including soliciting and securing membership and sufficient funding to meet established goals; assists in developing campaign materials, proposals and solicitation materials for programs; creates cultivates and maintains relationships with program funders and prospects.

Organizes and conducts cultivation and solicitation plan/visits for Associate Director, Partnership Development, Biomarkers Consortium, self and/or other key staff; prepares briefing materials and coordinates participation of programmatic and/or scientific experts.

Assists with development of budgets and, as necessary, project plans for research projects in portfolio; tracks and monitors reporting deadlines; develops reports and distributes to partners.

Ensures all related donor and prospect information, contact reports, deadlines and related gifts are properly recorded and acknowledged in a timely fashion; ensures timely entries in Raiser’s Edge database; establishes and maintains comprehensive departmental files and other records on all programs in portfolio.

Assists with planning, coordination, and conduct of special events, conferences, committee meetings, and other activities in support of research initiatives, working with NIH and FNIH Research Administration, Marketing and Events, and Communications staff as appropriate.

Supports Partnership Development Department efforts and initiatives, assists with projects outside of the established portfolio as necessary, and functions as part of the overall Partnership Development team.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office environment and involves everyday risks or discomforts which requires normal safety precautions when operating equipment and performing the work. Work is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, standing, bending, carrying items under 25 pounds such as books, papers, small parcels, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work requires a Bachelor’s degree with five to eight years of nonprofit fund-raising experience with focus on corporations, foundations, and/or individual donors or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of current and effective fundraising tools, techniques and practices.

• Knowledge of fundraising in a non-profit or corporate environment.

• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.

• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office package and programs.

• Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others.

• Ability to develop and maintain a working budget.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects at one time.

• Ability to perform under pressure or within tight deadlines.

• Ability to assist with tasks at all levels.

• Ability and flexibility to travel, as necessary.

• Skill in demonstrating creative and strategic thinking.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

None.

BENEFITS

Fully paid medical and life insurance, 11 paid holidays, fully paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, and a generous 403(b) retirement plan. Salary commensurate with experience.

The FNIH is an equal opportunity employer and does not condone or tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation.  

The Foundation employs only United States citizens and those non-U.S. citizens authorized to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

HOW TO APPLY