Reporting to the Senior Development Officer, Corporate Initiatives & Foundation Relations, this Development Officer plays a key role in achieving the goals of the Alzheimer's Association. As a staff member of a comprehensive development program, the responsibilities of the Development Officer include foundation grant proposals, including managing relationships, researching potential funding sources, and developing and reporting concept ideas. Other writing responsibilities include assisting the Development Department with corporate proposals, sections of the Annual Report, invitations, event collateral, proof reading, etc. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.
Manage relationships with foundations, including:
- Identifying cultivating and stewarding funders and potential funders
- Writing and submitting grant proposals, working closely with input from program staff colleagues
- Maintaining electronic and paper records on foundation proposals: tracking, writing and submitting all reports as required by funders
- Planning and leading meetings in the community to cultivate funders as well as to host site visits meetings with relevant staff
- Researching potential funding sources using online and other resources Collaborate with the National Alzheimer's Association on shared fundraising efforts and comply with Association policies, procedures and standards
Tell Development's story and mission to make it relevant to a diverse community of donors and partners in a number of communication vehicles, including but not limited to:
- Annual Report
- Invitations and Program Books
- Donor and Corporate Letters
- Corporate Proposals
- Five years' related experience, with proven success in foundations relations and/or grant writing
- Strong writing and proof reading skills
- Three years' demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including fundraising software, preferably Raiser's Edge, and donor database applications
Key Professional Attributes
- Superior self-management skills, as independent initiative and ability to collaborate are essential
- Sound decision making skills, reflecting effective establishing of priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Deadline driven, incorporating effective planning and time management strategies that support collaborative delivery of results
- Ability to build effective relationship networks (inside and outside the Association), including supporting others to work enthusiastically towards common objectives
- Highly collaborative and team focused, as much of the delivery of results requires influencing other without "reporting authority"
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, reflecting an understanding of the appropriate use of communication technologies and an appreciation that each audience requires its own approach
Send your resume and cover letter:
- by email: [email protected]
- by mail:
Send resume to:
Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire
309 Waverley Oaks Road
Waltham, MA 02452
If apply ing by e-mail, please attach your resume and cover letter as Microsoft Word documents, or include both within the text of your e-mail message.
We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and we appreciate your interest in the Alzheimer's Association.