US Partnerships and Fundraising Officer

Inco Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

INCO seeks a Fundraising and Partnerships Officer to expand its global funding pool, with a focus on US-based corporate philanthropy and foundations. You will report to the Global Head of Partnerships and drive donor outreach, proposal writing, and budget development for multi-country programs.

You will build and nurture relationships with US donors, identify new funding opportunities, and maintain a robust donor database while coordinating with program teams to align funding with impact goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising or sales for an international company.
• Proven success in securing funding for projects.
• Existing relationships with US-based donors is a strong asset.
• Strong writing and editing skills for compelling proposals.
• Effective communication with diverse partners and donors.

Responsibilities

• Market research to identify programmatic opportunities and funding sources.
• Lead identification and maintenance of a donor prospect database.
• Craft funding proposals and provide compelling narratives.
• Develop budgets for project proposals in collaboration with teams.
• Manage ongoing relations with partners and donors.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Proposal writing

Market research

Communication

Relationship management

Tools

Donor database

Job description

• Washington DC , Washington , United States

• BizDev

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated Fundraising and Partnerships Officer to join our team. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Partnerships, you will be responsible for the expansion of INCO's global pool of funding, with a strong focus on US-based donors (mainly corporate philanthropy and foundations). Key tasks include market research, identifying and reaching out to potential donors, drafting compelling funding proposals, developing budgets for project proposals, and managing relationships with partners and donors. INCO's US donors fund INCO's global work in 50+ countries, as well as domestic programs in key US locations including Atlanta, Chicago, New York and San Francisco.

Responsibilities:

Market Research: Conduct in-depth research to identify programmatic opportunities and back funding requests with solid data. Analyze market trends, needs, and gaps to align our programs with potential funding sources.

Lead Identification: Map out potential donors and funding opportunities, including foundations, corporations, government agencies, and individual philanthropists. Develop and maintain a database of prospective donors.

Proposal Redaction: Craft compelling and persuasive funding proposals. Ensure that proposals clearly articulate the impact and value of our programs, align with donor priorities, and meet all submission guidelines.

Budget Development: Collaborate with program teams to develop detailed budgets for project proposals. Ensure that budgets are realistic, transparent, and aligned with program objectives.

Partnership Management: Respond to inquiries, provide regular updates, and nurture relationships to ensure ongoing support and collaboration.

Job requirements

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.