Position Summary: The Development Associate of the Malala Fund will work closely with the Development Manager, Digital Fundraising Manager, and the Malala Fund team to create and maintain donor data on individuals, corporations, public/private foundations and others who support the Malala Fund’s global education advocacy and programs. The Development Associate will also assist the development team and CEO in cultivating new, strategic partnerships.

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks:

Engage in research to identify new individual, foundation and government prospects.
Prepare background memoranda for development meetings.
Maintain and expand a funding database.
Assist in preparing financial reports.
Assist in the development and coordination of a high net worth donor program.
Draft fundraising letters and appeals; help maintain regular correspondence with foundations, donors, and prospective donors; oversee traditional and digital correspondence.
Assist programs staff in preparing draft grant proposals, maintaining a grant calendar, and preparing required reports for existing grantors.
Be part of creating a productive, innovative and engaging culture.

Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

At least two years of nonprofit fundraising/development experience, preferably with significant foundation and high net worth donor fundraising experience.
Experience with budgets and analyzing and reporting on financial data.
Experience with fundraising databases required; prior experience with Salesforce strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Interest, enthusiasm and genuine affinity for fundraising and working with people.
Experience in fundraising efforts integrating marketing, communications and digital engagement.
Strong writing, research, organizational and presentation skills.
Proven track record of building/managing relationships.

Valued and Non-Essential Education, Experience, Skills and Ability:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to be personable yet persistent.
Knowledge of general international development landscape, partners and organizations.
Specific experience in start-up or social entrepreneur organizations.
Prior experience working in digital fundraising.

Attributes:

Collaborative and team-oriented, ability to take initiative while maintaining sensitivity and cooperation across multiple organizational departments and personnel for a common goal.
Adaptable, flexible and capable of working both independently and in teams, able to quickly build expertise in new areas and projects.
Strong strategic, interpersonal, negotiation and diplomacy skills, including a sense of humor.
Entrepreneurial, self-motivated and driven to meet and exceed goals.
Highest ethical standards and professional presence.

New Venture Fund Careers:

The Malala Fund works to ensure all girls have access to education through empowering girls to unlock their potential, raise their voices and demand change. The Malala Fund works with partners globally to invest in inspired innovation and girl-centric approaches to education.

The Malala Fund is a project of the New Venture Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. The New Venture Fund is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. The New Venture Fund’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of races, ethnicities, national origins, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, beliefs, religions, faiths and ideologies, cultures, socio-economic backgrounds and levels of physical ability.

How to apply

Please send resumes and cover letters to hiring@malalafund.org indicating “DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE” in the subject line.