The Network’s Mission

The Network’s mission is to defeat human trafficking networks and ultimately prevent vulnerable individuals from being exploited. We use skills honed in counterterrorism, law enforcement, the intelligence community, public policy and communications to disrupt traffickers’ business models. 

The Network is hiring a full-time, W2 Development Coordinator to support fundraising efforts, principally through grants, in the ongoing operations and mission of The Network. For the past ten years, The Network’s revenue strategy has successfully focused solely on major gifts to sustain our $3M operating budget. In the next two years, we intend to diversify our revenue streams with the goal of raising an additional $500,000 through grants. This is a high-growth, high-opportunity role, ideally suited for a self-starter with excellent writing skills and project management experience.

Our ideal Development Coordinator candidate has 1+ years of experience in non-profit fundraising or grant writing. S/he is relationship-motivated, internally driven, highly organized, and has a keen attention to detail. S/he will need to be able to operate independently with minimal direction and supervision.

The Role

Grant Research

●      Research foundation and public opportunities that align the organization’s mission and impact with the funder’s respective priorities.

●      Analyze eligibility criteria and deadlines for funding opportunities.

Proposal Writing

●      Develop clear, persuasive grant proposals that effectively communicate the organization’s mission, programs, and funding needs.

●      Propose a budget for the project for which funding is requested.

●      Collaborate with the Program and Technology teams to compile necessary information and data to synthesize into proposals.

Grant Administration

●      Manage project timelines for grant applications, coordinating contributions from other departments and maintaining a calendar of application deadlines to ensure timely submission.

●      Track grant application status and maintain records of submitted proposals and their outcomes.

●      Following submission of applications, manage all follow-ups/renewals as required, including preparation of reports for funders to ensure compliance with grant terms and conditions.

Strategic Communications

●      Work closely with the CEO, Director of Development, and program staff to understand program needs and to align grant proposals with organizational objectives.

●      Communicate regularly with funders as necessary, providing any follow-up information and fostering positive relationships.

Development Operations

●      Receive, track, and deposit all donation checks. Coordinate with finance department regarding processing and record donations using current development CRM platform (Capsule).

●      Manage calendar and submit expense reports on behalf of the CEO.

●      Assist in planning development-related events and travel to provide day-of support.

●      Other administrative support as needed by the Director of Development.

The Ideal Candidate

Character

●      Strong alignment with The Network’s core values (Courage, Excellence, Diversity, and Humility).

●      Strong alignment with The Network’s operating principles (It’s not about us; Partnership is scale; Fortune favors the bold).

●      Unquestionable integrity.

●      Able to exercise the highest level of discretion on both internal and external confidential matters.

Personality

●      Optimistic and energetic – embodies The Network’s audacious vision and mission.

●      Humble and vulnerable – able to accept and give productive feedback.

●      Organized and detail-oriented - manages processes with excellence and efficiency.

●      Collaborative and service-oriented – always looking to enhance the team in whatever way necessary.

Experience

●      At least 1-3 years of nonprofit experience and a Bachelor's Degree (preferably in communications, English, nonprofit management, or related field).

●      Grant writing experience is required.

●      Demonstrated experience on a relationship-centered development team for a non-profit.

●      Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage projects, while meeting all deadlines.

●      Strong proficiency in all forms of communication, particularly written, and Microsoft Office, specifically using PowerPoint/Keynote to create visually appealing presentations/reports to donors.

●      Familiarity with CRM software and the process of regularly capturing, sorting, filtering, and recording important data.

Other Details

●      You must be willing to undergo The Network’s standard professional background check.

●      To be eligible for this position, you must be local to Arlington, VA. Because we put a high premium on in-person interaction to build and maintain our culture, we strongly encourage on-site work at our Arlington, VA office 3 days a week.

●      The position may require up to 20% travel.

REPORTS TO: Director of Development

We are looking to fill this position by 3 February 2025.

The Network offers competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits that support your total well-being. Benefits include: 3 weeks VAC, 1 week SICK, 11 paid holidays, 12 “mental health/down days”, paid exercise time, SIMPLE IRA, health/dental/vision insurance, and commuter benefits.

The Network provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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