Sr Specialist/Specialist, Corporate and Foundations Relations, Resource Development

About Accion

Accion is a global nonprofit committed to creating a financially inclusive world, with a trailblazing legacy in microfinance and fintech impact investing. We catalyze financial service providers to deliver high-quality, affordable solutions at scale for the 1.8 billion people who are left out of, or poorly served by, the financial sector. For more than 60 years, Accion has helped tens of millions of people through our work with more than 200 partners in 63 countries. More at http://www.accion.org.

About Resource Development

Accion's Resource Development department has a solid track record of creative partnerships, strategic fundraising, and proven results. We work across a broad base of corporate and private foundation partners including Mastercard, Credit Suisse, FMO, Bill and Melinda Gates, MetLife, and Citi Foundations. In addition, we work with individual impact investors, philanthropic donors, and the public sector to carry out our important and increasingly urgent mission. Building on the existing strong base of supporters and partners, we aim to further expand the team and amplify our strategic partnership priorities.

Position Summary

The Corporate & Foundations Relations Specialist /Sr Specialist will report to the Vice President, Institutional Partnerships and be a key member of Accion's Partnerships Team within the Resource Development department. The Corporate and Foundations Specialist/Sr. Specialists on the Partnerships team will play a key support role in increasing new funding from foundations, corporations, as well as the public sector by working with members of our team who are both front-line fundraisers and leading donor relations. We are looking for an enthusiastic self-starter who is excited to join a hard-working, mission-driven team. Strong Spanish speaking and writing skills are an advantage for this role. Preferred location is Washington, D.C.

Position Responsibilities

Proactively seek new potential sources of corporate, foundation, and public-sector support through research, monitoring RFPs, landscape analysis
• Support the Partnerships team with outreach, engagement and stewardship of key donors and prospects.
• Manage a small portfolio of donors, as needed.
• Working with Accion Global Advisory Solutions (GLAS) and Accion's Center for Financial Inclusion (CFI), help the Partnerships team develop innovative strategies, campaigns, and programming around donor engagement with Accion.
• Write, edit, and submit concept notes, proposals and reports
• Respond to inbound requests from prospective donors looking to engage with Accion
• Ensure leadership is well prepared for donor visits

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, required
• 3-5 years (Specialist) / 5-7 years (Senior Specialist) of institutional fundraising experience with a demonstrable track record of proposal writing, synthesizing complex topics in international development, and donor support.
• Eagerness to learn and a willingness to "roll up one's sleeves" and do what is needed to get the job done
• Well-honed research techniques
• Interest in financial inclusion
• Compelling and persuasive writer with excellent attention to detail in written work
• Strong command of the Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrated poise, tact, integrity, and professionalism
• Knowledge and proficiency with Salesforce, or other CRM desirable
• Spanish skills a plus
• Committed to and passionate about Accion's mission and work globally.
• Willingness to embody our values of excellence, respect, and passion for social change.

Accion is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Accion seeks qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, or any other basis protected by law. Accion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.