Assistant Director of Institutional Giving

Assistant Director of Institutional GivingABOUT THE INNOCENCE PROJECT

The Innocence Project works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone. Our work is guided by science and grounded in anti-racism. Since our inception, the Innocence Project has used DNA and other scientific advancements to prove wrongful conviction. To date, we have helped to free or exonerate more than 200 people who, collectively, spent more than 3,600 years behind bars. Our efforts have led to the passage of more than 200 transformative state laws and federal reforms. Today, the Innocence Project continues to fight for freedom, drive structural change, and advance the innocence movement. To learn more, please visit www.innocenceproject.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Assistant Director of Institutional Giving is an integral member of the Development team and assists with the acquisition and stewardship of foundation donors. They work with the Chief Development Officer and Director of Institutional Giving to manage a portfolio of foundation and corporate gifts totaling $7M. The position works to advance the evolving priorities of the Innocence Project by researching and identifying new prospective funders and soliciting new and renewed support. 

This individual reports to the Director of Institutional Giving and works closely with all other members of the Development Department and collaborates with staff members from other programmatic departments in order to synthesize information for donor proposals and reports.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

The duties of this position require approximately 40 hours of work per week to be performed virtually/in-office. While the Innocence Project has supported remote work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently committed to a hybrid workplace with mandatory three days per week in-office. The number of required in-office days is subject to change. 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is innovative, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented as they work to achieve strategic development opportunities and goals. They are comfortable presenting to various audiences, including external donors, board members and internal leadership. 

In addition, all Innocence Project employees must embrace, respect and value the rich diversity of perspectives and experience of a diverse and heterogeneous staff. We recognize and appreciate that our work is better for having varied participants and thought partners. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in this type of environment. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

ACQUISITION AND STEWARDSHIP OF INSTITUTIONAL DONORS

• Develops new funding proposals and continuously updates existing proposals and reports to foundation and corporate funders; ensures that all such documentation communicates the IP’s compelling mission, most recent accomplishments, and future plans.
• Works with the Director of Institutional Giving and CDO to conduct meetings with Innocence Project leadership and institutional funders; develops briefing memos for participating staff and board members.
• Works with the Director of Institutional Giving to implement an effective renewal and Moves Management program for all institutional donors.
• Guides the research and advancement of new opportunities for institutional support.
• Manage the deadlines for proposals, reports and stewardship related to institutional giving in collaboration with others on the Development team.

DEVELOP AND MANAGE MATERIALS FOR DEVELOPMENT USE

• Provides writing and editing support to the development department at-large.
• Participates in staff meetings, working groups, and other activities that increase knowledge of subjects/projects for donor reporting.
• Develops written materials that communicate the IP’s compelling mission, most recent accomplishments, and future plans.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree, or Bachelor's + equivalent specialized experience or training
• Minimum 7 years or more of related professional experience, including at least 3 years in nonprofit development or communications.
• Superior knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Word and Excel; familiarity with donor database programs such as Salesforce.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

KEY COMPETENCIES + VALUES

• Ability to write quickly and well
• Experience with project and budget management; proofreading and editing.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Outstanding skills as a researcher.
• Ability to understand complex program content 
• Strong verbal communications skills
• Flexible and collaborative work-style; ability to function effectively in a demanding environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and entrepreneurial orientation along with an ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Enthusiasm for the work of the Innocence Project and for social justice, including a demonstrated commitment to public interest
• Shares in the IP’s values of accountability, collaboration, empathy + compassion, equity, person-centeredness, quality focus, and self-awareness

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & PERKS

The salary for this position is highly competitive and the Innocence Project offers an excellent benefits package, including fully-paid individual health, dental and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account, 401k plan with 6% company-match, paid disability and family care leave, adoption and fertility expense reimbursements, and company-paid transportation benefits.

WORKFORCE DIVERSITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Innocence Project considers the diversity of its workforce to be vital to our organization’s success in meeting its mission. We strongly encourage applicants from all cultures, races, educational backgrounds, life experiences, socio-economic classes, sexual orientations, age, gender, and physical abilities to apply. Individuals with personal connections to the criminal legal system are strongly encouraged to apply.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is our policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, familial status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, unemployment status, caregiver status, or any other category protected by law.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please visit JazzHR. Upload a cover letter expressing your interest in the role and the organization’s work, and a resume titled with your name in this format (last name_first name_cover letter/resume). Only applications with cover letters will be considered complete applications. Information submitted through this secure site is kept confidential. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to give applicant updates by phone or direct email. 

**Applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis until the post is filled.** 

SALARY RANGE

$95,625-$112,500