Support the development and management of fundraising and partnerships pipelines across philanthropy, corporate, and strategic stakeholder channels
Conduct research on prospective funders, partners, and influential individuals; synthesize findings into clear, decision-useful briefing notes
Prepare high-quality first drafts of concept notes, proposals, donor updates, outreach emails, meeting briefs, and other external materials
Help manage the full lifecycle of opportunities, from initial research and qualification through follow-up, proposal development, submission, and stewardship
Maintain clear and up-to-date pipeline tracking in CRM and related systems, ensuring next steps, timelines, and owners are visible
Coordinate proposal development across internal teams by gathering inputs, tracking deadlines, and ensuring submissions are polished and on time
Prepare senior leaders for meetings with tailored background notes, talking points, and follow-up drafts
Support donor stewardship and relationship management through strong organization, timely communication, and consistent follow-through
Improve internal processes that strengthen fundraising discipline, visibility, and conversion

3-6 years of relevant experience in fundraising, partnerships, philanthropy, consulting, strategy, communications, or a similarly demanding role
Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to produce polished, audience-specific drafts quickly
Strong research and synthesis skills; able to move from large amounts of information to clear takeaways and recommendations
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong project management instincts, including the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines at once
Good judgment, maturity, and professionalism in working with senior stakeholders and external audiences
High ownership and reliability; someone who follows through and keeps things moving
Comfort operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and sometimes ambiguous environment

Fundraising Operations Specialist

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