Corporate Giving Officer

Division and Unit Overview

The American Chemical Society (ACS) provides information,
education, career services, professional development and engagement
programs to chemists worldwide who are addressing some of the most
challenging scientific issues of our time. ACS also supports
teaching and learning for students of all ages through grants and
scholarships, and encourages investments in science, technology,
engineering and math (STEM) education, research and innovation. The
goal of the Office of Philanthropy at ACS is to advance the mission
of the Society through the development of philanthropic
partnerships. In its efforts to seek and secure private support for
Society programs, the Office of Philanthropy collaborates with a
wide variety of groups within the Society and works to identify,
cultivate, solicit, and steward numerous individuals, corporations,
and foundations. The successful Corporate Giving Officer will
contribute to the growth and retention of funding from
corporations, working in close collaboration with the Director of
Corporate Partnerships to steward existing donors, identify new
prospective donors, and develop their own prospect portfolio. All
members of the Office of Philanthropy are committed to the
Society’s overarching mission and its core values; and, as
representatives of the Society to its philanthropic partners, are
expected to demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and discretion
at all times.

Position Summary

Corporations are a key donor constituency for the ACS and the
Corporate Giving Officer will contribute significantly to the
fundraising success of ACS.  The Corporate Giving Officer will
strengthen and expand the cadre of corporations and corporate
foundations that philanthropically support ACS programs, working
collaboratively within the Office of Philanthropy, as well as with
various program staff throughout the Society to effectively
communicate the importance and impact of Society programs to
corporate prospects and donors. The Corporate Giving Officer will
take a keen interest in the corporate chemistry enterprise and work
to understand its needs, in order to identify potential synergies
between this prospective donor pool and ACS fundraising objectives.
They will be required to navigate a varied workload with both
short-term and long-term timelines, keeping many projects moving at
once, and managing multiple priorities and emerging opportunities
while meeting firm deadlines. This position requires excellent
communication skills, a collaborative spirit, the capacity to
receive and integrate feedback, and a commitment to ACS’ mission,
core values, and goals.

Position Accountabilities

• Develops compelling proposals/requests and outcomes-oriented
  reports, collaborating within the Philanthropy team and with
  program staff to distill and sharpen material into a clear and
  compelling narrative.  Additionally, works with finance staff
  to submit accurate accompanying budgets and expense reports. 
  Shepards work products through necessary revision and review
  loops.
• Takes responsibility for adhering to corporate-donor deadlines,
  proactively coordinating with the Philanthropy team, various
  program staff, and Finance staff to ensure that deadlines are met
  without fail.
• Drafts customized acknowledgement letters and custom cover
  letters that accompany proposals and reports.
• Provides research on prospective donors, helping the team
  assess their suitability as prospects and developing initial
  cultivation strategies. Develops and maintains detailed profiles on
  key corporate prospects/donors.
• Ensures that corporate records in the constituent database are
  up to date, entering correspondence, meeting reports, and
  constituent information as needed.
• Contributes to the planning and execution of special events,
  which may occur in the evenings and/or during the weekend.
• Contributes to the Office of Philanthropy in other ways,
  assisting with general tasks as needed. 

Education/Experience/Skillset

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required. 3+ years
  of professional experience. (Internship experience
  considered).
• Excellent communication skills are a must – both written and
  oral – with proven ability to communicate professionally,
  persuasively, and accurately.
• A self-starter, with ability to organize time and set
  priorities, multi-task, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced
  environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, fostering
  a spirit of cooperation between groups.
• Ability to identify problems, investigate proactively to
  propose a solution, and know when to ask for help.
• Ability to receive feedback, convert feedback into positive
  changes and opportunities for professional growth and learning, as
  well as proactively provide input to strengthen work processes and
  products within the group.
• Interest in science and/or science education desired.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite – including Excel, Word
  and PowerPoint.

This position will be primarily based in the
Washington D.C. office. ACS employees work a hybrid work
schedule, consisting of working onsite, three days per week. ACS
employees are in the office on Tuesday and Wednesday with the third
in-office day scheduled in consultation with the manager. While
always welcome to work in the office, employees may work the other
two days of the week from a location of their choice. New employees
are immediately eligible for this hybrid work arrangement. ACS
offers relocation assistance, if applicable.

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