US Fundraising & Partnerships Lead

INCO; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

INCO, a global social enterprise, seeks a Fundraising and Partnerships Officer to expand its US donor base and sustain its programs in 50+ countries. You will research opportunities, identify funders, draft proposals, develop budgets, and manage partner relationships from our New York office.

The role requires native English, proven success in securing funding, strong writing, and cross-cultural collaboration. German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fundraising or sales role at an international company.
• Proven track record of success in securing funding for a project.
• Evidence of existing relationships with US-based donors and funding networks is a strong asset for this role.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft compelling and engaging proposals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with partners and donors from different cultural and organizational backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with other teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Native-level English is essential. German is a strong plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Market Research: Conduct in-depth research to identify programmatic opportunities and back funding requests with solid data.
• Lead Identification: Map out potential donors and funding opportunities, including foundations, corporations, government agencies, and individual philanthropists.
• Proposal Redaction: Craft compelling and persuasive funding proposals.
• Budget Development: Collaborate with program teams to develop detailed budgets for project proposals.
• Partnership Management: Respond to inquiries, provide regular updates, and nurture relationships to ensure ongoing support and collaboration.

Skills

Fundraising

Sales experience

Grant writing

Proposal writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

English native

Job description

INCO, a global social enterprise, seeks a Fundraising and Partnerships Officer to expand its US donor base and sustain its programs in 50+ countries. You will research opportunities, identify funders, draft proposals, develop budgets, and manage partner relationships from our New York office.

The role requires native English, proven success in securing funding, strong writing, and cross-cultural collaboration. German is a plus.