Development Officer, New Business Development

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Acquire new US-based foundation donors with a minimum six-figure giving capacity by researching prospects, recommending solicitation strategies, developing cultivation materials, representing Oxfam at events, and managing funding opportunity processes.
• Manage and grow an existing portfolio of US-based foundation donors through ongoing communication, tailored engagement, grant report submissions, proposal development, and renewal negotiations.
• Prepare and edit donor-facing materials such as concept notes, grant proposals, budgets, letters, and reports; collaborate with finance and program staff to develop project budgets.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with donor requirements, manage narrative and financial reporting, and coordinate report submissions with program and finance teams.
• Undertake donor-related travel to represent Oxfam and nurture donor relationships.
• Coordinate emergency response fundraising efforts by preparing information for donors, sharing draft materials within 24-48 hours of disasters, and developing bi-annual emergency newsletters.
• Engage with Oxfam country/affiliate teams to learn about their work, share knowledge, and make programs appealing to funders.
• Maintain timely records of donor engagement activities in Salesforce CRM.
• Support knowledge management by staying informed on programs, policies, donor restrictions, and sharing relevant information with colleagues.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of related experience with successful donor prospecting, stewardship, proposal development, and grants management for US foundation donors.
• Superior writing, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management, organizational, planning, and administrative skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software, including Excel, and Salesforce.
• Demonstrated skills in strategic analysis and project planning.
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to use discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• High degree of initiative and commitment to goal attainment and quality standards.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices related to US foundations.
• Knowledge of restricted funding budget construction and interpretation.
• Certification in related fields or an associate's degree, or a combination of education and experience.

Nice to Have

• Ability to communicate in French or Spanish.
• Experience in an issue-oriented non-profit organization or in an international development organization.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary Range - $70,000 - $75,000
• DC Union - Band F
• Oxfam America is a Gender Just organization and an equal opportunity employer.
• Zero tolerance policy for sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse.
• We welcome all applicants and do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
• We are an E-Verify employer.