Strategic Development & Outreach Specialist

American Councils For International Education Actr/Accels; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

American Councils for International Education in Washington, DC is seeking an Advancement and Outreach Officer to support growth and diversification of funding across government agencies, foundations, and donors.

You will manage multiple projects, draft and coordinate proposals, and translate program expertise into compelling funding opportunities while collaborating with the Strategic Development, Communications, and Fundraising teams.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with individuals and organizations important to organizational advancement.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in international education, global development, or nonprofit work.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort collaborating across teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Support Strategic Development initiatives aimed at expanding and diversifying American Councils’ funding base.
• Participate in donor/partner briefings, proposal and donor-adjacent outreach, and materials highlighting program impact and organizational strengths.
• Contribute to cross‑cutting strategic initiatives, pilot efforts, or special projects as organizational needs and opportunities evolve.
• Support the development and coordination of competitive proposals, concept papers, and donor submissions for U.S. government agencies, foundations, and other funding partners.
• Draft, edit, and refine proposal content and supporting materials; compile inputs from program and leadership teams.
• Assist with proposal organization and management, including tracking deadlines, coordinating inputs, and supporting compliance requirements.
• Contribute to early‑stage capture efforts by reviewing funding announcements, conducting background research, and supporting proposal planning discussions.
• Conduct research on private foundations, corporate giving programs, and philanthropic partners aligned with American Councils’ mission and program priorities.
• Support outreach and engagement with prospective funders through preparation of concept notes, briefing materials, and tailored background research.
• Assist in tracking funder relationships and engagement activities.

Skills

Strong writing

Relationship building

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Collaboration across teams

Proposal development

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

American Councils for International Education in Washington, DC is seeking an Advancement and Outreach Officer to support growth and diversification of funding across government agencies, foundations, and donors.

You will manage multiple projects, draft and coordinate proposals, and translate program expertise into compelling funding opportunities while collaborating with the Strategic Development, Communications, and Fundraising teams.