Senior Development Officer (Remote First/Hybrid)

Company Description

Oxfam is a global organization that fights inequality to end poverty and injustice. We offer lifesaving support in times of crisis and advocate for economic justice, gender equality, and climate action. We demand equal rights and equal treatment so that everyone can thrive, not just survive.

Oxfam America is a remote/hybrid work environment with the option of working in person from our offices in Boston, MA or Washington DC. Applicants must reside in one of the following states: ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, WV, VA, MD, NC or DC. 

Job Description

Manage assigned donor accounts in support of the Oxfam International confederation, focusing particularly on large US foundation donors. The ultimate goal is to obtain increased support from US-based foundations, principally through developing and implementing donor engagement strategies which align the interests of Oxfam and institutional donors.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• In collaboration with fellow IFP team members, manage the relationships for assigned accounts, including developing and implementing funding strategies for assigned accounts; research foundation funding to inform strategy and build revenue pipeline; arrange for and conduct cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities; and participate in overall unit plans for development support.
• Serve as Donor Account Manager on behalf of the Oxfam confederation for one or more prominent US foundation donors.
• Maintain processes for effective donor account/constituent management, including protocols for sharing information, communicating and engagement, with high levels of satisfaction among all key internal stakeholders.
• Maintain an overview of all donor submissions, grants, and awards, and share information on opportunity pipeline data and key performance indicators.
• Identify areas of mutual strategic interest between donors and Oxfam programs, assess opportunities to grow relationships with account(s), and regularly share information on funding trends.
• Maintain an up-to-date set of guidelines on donor requirements and an overview of key risks, terms, and conditions, and provide effective support in grant management to prevent auditing and compliance problems, returned funds and reputational risks.
• Support proposal and report submission, including the provision of quality assurance on funding proposals developed by program teams and direct assistance on proposals as requested.
• Build capacity of Oxfam global offices through sharing of information on grant management and donor compliance, provision of training materials and tools, and promote consistency in approach and compliance across Oxfam affiliates.
• Work with Oxfam leadership, program, policy, and fundraising staff globally to cultivate and manage Oxfam’s relationships with the donor(s) at …