Development Coordinator

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Aspen Institute

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.

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To achieve our mission of a more free, just, and equitable society, we commit to working proactively to advance the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion across our myriad endeavors such as the recruitment, compensation, training, and advancement of staff. The best people-serving institutions make this commitment, and we seek to be a leader in the ways that we do so and learn from others. Visit our website to learn more about our commitment and recent actions taken toward building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment.

Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs

The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE), a program of the Aspen Institute, is a global network of intermediary organizations that propel small business entrepreneurship in emerging markets. ANDE members provide critical financial, educational, and business support services to small and growing businesses (SGBs) based on the conviction and evidence of the role of SGBs in job creation, stimulating long-term economic growth, and producing environmental and social benefits. Ultimately, we believe that SGBs can help lift countries out of poverty and form the basis of a better development paradigm.

Launched with 34 members in 2009, ANDE now has nearly 250 members that collectively operate in more than 150 countries. Members of ANDE include both for profit and nonprofit investment funds, capacity development providers, research and academic institutions, development finance institutions, foundations and corporations from around the world.

With a U.S. team primarily based in Washington, D.C. and a network of eight chapters across key developing economies in Africa, The Americas and Asia, the ANDE team works hard to support members globally and locally and supports strong ecosystems for entrepreneurial growth and impact through its membership activities and range of global and regional projects. ANDE develops unique initiatives to address systemic challenges and seize opportunities that can only be approached through collective action.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Development Coordinator reports to the Finance Director and works across multiple function of the program, supporting the fundraising capabilities ANDE. This position supports the end-to-end donor development process for all new funding opportunities.

The salary range for this role is $55,000 - $60,000. In accordance with our Reimagining Work policy, the Program Coordinator should be willing to be in-person with colleagues a minimum of 40% of the time while having the flexibility to work remotely for the balance.


WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Organize and track funding opportunities on the ANDE pipeline.
• Collaborate with various ANDE staff on proposal development, acting as the central POC for all administrative aspects of the proposal process.
• Administrative duties required of the proposal process including organizing calls, calendar setting, donor engagement and submission.
• Support the direct fundraising efforts, including tracking donor outreach, engagement and communications.
• Database management for proposal and project updates for systems such as Salesforce and Asana.
• Review and communicate all proposal solicitation data for proper vetting.
• Proposal packaging and review for submission to donor.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE

• Undergraduate degree and minimum 1 year of professional experience, preferably in fundraising, membership or relationship management fields, experience with CRM database management.
• Highly motivated, creative professional who can work comfortably in a high-paced and very detail-oriented team environment; strategic, thoughtful, and organized with your time management and prioritization of tasks.
• Keen sense of personal integrity and discretion with handling sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel and Word, and Salesforce preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with organizational leaders; Ability to represent the Institute to high-level donors in a positive, knowledgeable and professional manner.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills, with an emphasis on time-management and the ability to organize and implement various activities within a deadline-pressured environment.
• Strong communicator at all levels and settings; excellent writing skills in email, letters, and marketing, including high-level proofreading.
• Ability to quickly master project management software and CRM database software.
• Ability to quickly master donor research databases and work with data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Strong interest in the work and mission of the Aspen Institute and the ability to represent the organization externally.
• Excellent cultural competence and experience working directly with constituents from diverse racial, ethnic, socio-economic, and geographic backgrounds, and are committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion through your work.
• Service-driven and collaborative, continuously seek ways to build capacity, find solutions to small and big problem, have a willingness to serve as a thought partner to colleagues and have a spirit of “no job is beneath me”.
• Resourceful and a self-starter who consistently follows through.
• Flexible – have a growth and a continuous-improvement mindset and adaptable to adjusting in both day-to-day and larger-scale activities based on new information and situations.
• Exercise strong and solid judgment and are able to make decisions with the information available, yet, at the same time, know when to ask for help.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and a resume through the online portal. Applications without cover letter will not be considered.

We are only recruiting candidates who are legally authorized to work in the US and those who do not require sponsorship. Candidate must also have the ability to meet the regular attendance policy of the Aspen Institute, 40% in office.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave.

The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.

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