Posted on June 27, 2012

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Grants Officer

Breakthrough (www.breakthrough.tv) is a unique global human rights organization and a recognized pioneer of innovative social change. Working out of centers in the U.S. and India, we create game-changing pop culture and multimedia campaigns – including video games and music videos — that bring human rights issues and values into the mainstream, making them real and relevant to individuals and communities worldwide. Our in-depth trainings with young people, government officials, and community groups have ignited new generations of leaders to act for local and global human rights. Our most internationally-lauded program, Bell Bajao (“Ring the Bell”) — recipient of a distinguished Cannes Silver Lion — challenges men and boys to take a stand against domestic violence. Our current initiatives seek to build a culture in which women’s human rights thrive, enabling us all to be safe in our homes and limitless in our ambitions.

POSITION

Based in Breakthrough’s New York City office, the Grants Officer is responsible for managing and maintaining Breakthrough’s global institutional fundraising at all levels, from researching, writing, reporting, tracking, and overall stewardship of all organizational grants, to cultivating relationships with program officers representing a variety of funders. The Grants Officer will work collaboratively with Breakthrough’s president, program staff, and global development team and will serve as a member of the global senior management team.

The ideal candidate has experience with both domestic and international fundraising, including private foundations, corporations, and bilateral funders; excellent written and verbal communications skills; an interest in the field of social innovation and human rights; and an awareness of cultural sensitivity required for working in a global environment. The position requires expertise in developing dynamic proposals and securing strategic partnerships to advance and strengthen the success and impact of a unique global organization. He or she will play a critical role in aligning programmatic activities with institutional fundraising strategies across Breakthrough’s offices in New York and New Delhi.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee proposal submission and reporting from start to finish, including: researching, writing, and editing proposals and reports; developing budgets; and collaborating with colleagues to craft pitches and proposals for various funders
• Produce and implement an annual institutional fundraising plan to include the two Breakthrough offices (New York and New Delhi)
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective funding partners, including program officers and government officials where appropriate
• Research new foundation, corporate, or government funding opportunities on a regular basis; maintain a list of active prospects and strategize with development team for further cultivation
• Work closely with the communications team to ensure that Breakthrough’s messaging and branding is well represented in all institutional fundraising documents
• Recruit and supervise grant-writing consultants and interns
• Maintain grant tracking calendar to ensure that all proposals and reports (financial and program) meet deadlines required by funders
• Manage and maintain detailed records for all institutional funders in database and files
• Represent Breakthrough at conferences, meetings and/or events as appropriate

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

• At least 5 years experience with institutional development in an international setting, including foundation, corporation, government and bilateral funders
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with funders
• Excellent writing, editing, and overall communications skills
• Proven track record managing grant applications and renewals as well as consultants
• Ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information and prepare coherent and compelling narratives
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, as well as ability to attend closely to detail
• Familiarity with Mac computers, Google Apps, databases, and Microsoft Office
• Experience with program monitoring, evaluation, and reporting is a plus
• Sense of humor, passion for social change, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

The candidate should be comfortable working in a small and informal setting.

Reporting to: Vice President

Location: New York City

This is a full-time position. Benefits include health and dental, 4 weeks vacation, and a 403(b) retirement plan.

Breakthrough is an equal opportunity employer committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. Breakthrough prohibits discrimination against any employee and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, military status, height and weight, religion, genetic predisposition or carrier status, arrest record, or any other legally protected status.

Application Instructions

• Send a cover letter and resume with salary history to <devjobs@breakthrough.tv> with Grants Officer in the subject line
• Resumes sent without a cover letter or salary history will not be considered
• Electronic resumes only. Applications by mail will not be accepted
• Position will be open until filled
• Due to high volume of repsonses, only qualified candidates will be contacted
• No phone calls, please