Position Overview

The Development Officer will play a critical role in raising funds for building and expanding the support base for FTS in-country programming, organizational engagements, and movement advancement. This position is integral to designing and implementing the Free the Slaves fundraising strategy, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and programmatic goals. The Development Officer will work closely with the leadership and staff of Free the Slaves on strategic initiatives and oversee the organization’s fundraising efforts. The Development Officer reports to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities
The Development Officer will:

Work with the Executive Director, FTS staff, and the Board Fundraising Committee to grow income from new and existing supporters, identify opportunity donor segments, and design campaign programs.
Participate in reviewing, revising, and updating strategic planning to increase revenue from a diversified portfolio of institutional donors (governments, multi-laterals, and foundations) while overseeing individual and corporate fundraising initiatives.
Design and implement an organizational fundraising strategy (short and long-term)
Evaluate new opportunities as they arise and determine relevance to strategy and income potential.
Lead the grant reports and proposals process, including writing grants and concept notes and coordinating the efforts with concerned staff members.
Coordinate donor relationships, donor engagement, and donor research
Initiate fundraising initiatives in coordination with internal and external stakeholders
Maintain a grant calendar to ensure all deadlines for proposals and reports are met.
Work with the board and staff members to manage fundraising initiatives.
Develop an in-depth understanding of the work of Free the Slaves to be an effective representative to donors (foundations, governmental and multi-lateral agencies, corporations, and individuals).
Support appeal campaigns and online giving initiatives.
Build and foster relationships with prospects and donors through visits, correspondence, and regular communication.
Oversee the maintenance and integrity of the Salesforce, PayPal, Stripe, and other systems at FTS.
The Development Manager may be asked to travel to solicit funds or in support of fundraising efforts.
Support state registrations
Attend meetings and perform other tasks as needed.
Key Relationships
The Development Officer will:

Report to the Executive Director, advising the Executive Director on fundraising and effectively deploying the ED as a fundraising asset.
As grant writer, lead the development, review, and submission of proposals
Lead the process and execution of grant reports
Supervise the staff assigned to the development team
Develop and execute the organizational development and fundraising plan and strategy.
Attend quarterly meetings of the Board of Directors and serve on the Board Fundraising Committee.
Collaborate with the Head of Communications and Digital Engagement in the development and execution of communications and social media strategies, collateral production, digital campaigns, direct mail messaging, and technology compliance with fundraising efforts.
Work closely with the Programs Department and country teams to align programmatic goals and fundraising efforts.
Work effectively with the Finance Department to ensure accurate revenue estimates and projections are integrated into financial planning and reports.
Communicate regularly with the Senior-level managers to ensure that appeals to donors reflect up-to-date evidence about the effectiveness of Free the Slaves programs.
Collaborate with all teams to ensure they have fundraising expertise informing their work.
Qualifications
3+ years of progressively increasing responsibility as a frontline fundraiser operating in fast-paced environments with a diversified portfolio of individual, foundation, government, and corporate donors.
Demonstrated breadth and depth of expertise and experience in securing funds for international nonprofit organizations.
Demonstrated experience in grant writing
Deep personal connection and/or demonstrated commitment to the organizational mission.
Excellently keen on details and accurate analysis
Ability to communicate clearly and consistently with various technical and non-technical audiences, including staff, stakeholders, donors, and board members, both orally and in writing.
Superior negotiating, organizational, analytical, and fundraising skills, including interpreting financial information and managing data.
Experience overseeing budgets, with the capacity to allocate resources strategically.
Strong knowledge of fundraising tech platforms and understanding of current and emerging media platforms, technologies, and trends.
An understanding of the universe of human rights and anti-modern slavery funders.
Experience leading and working with staff in an innovative environment.
Demonstrated experience in grant and report writing
Geographic location

This position is based in Washington, DC, and requires in-office work. However, partial remote work may be discussed.

Applicants should submit a tailored cover letter outlining their interest and experience,

A resume, a list of three references from former supervisors, and two writing samples, one tailored to individual donor communications, and one tailored to grant writing and reporting. PLEASE SUBMIT THESE AS ONE (1) WORD OR PDF DOCUMENT