DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR, FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIPS

Foundation partnerships and the resources they generate are integral to CARE's mission to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice. From smaller foundations contributing catalytic funding to large donors like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that share CARE's aspiration to leverage learning to achieve results at scale, these partnerships span sectors and geographies and require unique strategies for cultivation, stewardship, and growth. As one of nine members of the Foundation Partnerships team, the Development Coordinator will provide an integral support function which includes research and analysis, knowledge management, and multifaceted coordination &logistics. This role provides operational support for team leadership and relationship managers, allowing them to focus on external fundraising, donor relationships and strategy, while feeling confident that the research, support and logistics functions necessary for excellent donor stewardship & internal coordination.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least three years' experience in a related role supporting senior staff and team members.
• Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines, manage multiple responsibilities and priorities, and achieve results under pressure.
• Initiative-driven problem-solver who can work independently and efficiently under general direction.
• Project and event management experience.
• Experience working as part of a remote team.
• Advanced computer skills, including with Word, Powerpoint, Sharepoint, Excel, Teams and other Microsoft Office applications, as well as Zoom.