BRAC is an award-winning international non-governmental development organization with the vision of a world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. BRAC is a leader in developing and implementing cost effective, evidence-based programs to assist poor and disadvantaged communities in low-income countries, including in conflict-prone and post-disaster settings. It is an organization of and for the people of the Global South, pioneering new development and social enterprise approaches to equip communities to achieve prosperity. 

Based in New York, BRAC USA is the North American affiliate of BRAC. BRAC USA is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit that strengthens BRAC's impact by raising awareness about its work, mobilizing resources to support its programs, and amplifying its evidence-based poverty innovations worldwide.  

BRAC USA staff work in a hybrid work environment that includes both in-office and remote work arrangements. This position will be based in the Northeast, with a preference for candidates located in the New York area. This role combines the benefits of remote work flexibility with the need for in-office collaboration. 

BRAC USA is seeking an Associate to join our Corporate and Foundation Partnerships (CFP) team. The Associate will support the CFP team’s fundraising strategy by identifying and researching new donor prospects and funding opportunities to mobilize resources for BRAC and BRAC International's programs.  The Associate will also support proposal development processes with BRAC USA and other BRAC entities, which includes: working with the Senior Manager, CFP, to schedule meetings with donors, partners, and BRAC colleagues, capture meeting notes and action items, track internal and external deadlines, contribute to the drafting and editing of proposals, and maintain databases and knowledge resources, among other relevant tasks.

Donor Prospecting, Cultivation, and Relationship Management 

• Provide administrative support to the CFP team and senior management to develop fundraising strategies aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Conduct research to identify potential corporate and foundation partners, donors, sponsors, and funding opportunities. This involves analyzing donor databases, prospecting for new donors, and assessing their philanthropic interests and capacity to give.
• Utilize fundraising software and databases to track and analyze donor information, performance, and fundraising metrics.
• Draft and edit concise narratives for research briefs, blog posts, literature reviews, external meetings and speaking engagements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records in the organization's donor management system. 
• Possess and communicate a strong understanding of BRAC's programs worldwide, from health and women's empowerment to agriculture and microfinance.

Resource Mobilization, Proposal Development, & Reporting 

• Support the development of grant proposals and budgets by conducting research, collecting data, and drafting grant applications. Collaborate with the fundraising team and to ensure alignment between funding needs and program objectives.
• Assist in analyzing fundraising data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and inform strategic decision-making.

Administration

• Manage critical administrative systems and tasks for the team, including Salesforce Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and shared drives. 
• Provide administrative support for the CFP team, including calendar management and scheduling, taking meeting minutes, expense reporting, and organizational support.
• Maintain and meaningfully contribute to BRAC USA’s internal knowledge sharing and task management platform.
• Assist in preparing materials for meetings, presentations and special projects.
• Support Senior Leadership Team members as needed, including scheduling, meeting preparation and travel arrangements.
• Help to recruit and train CFP team interns.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Interest in international development and nonprofit fundraising. 
• Initiative taking with the ability to problem-solve.
• Takes ownership and accountability of assigned projects and tasks with strong follow-through.
• Ability to exercise good judgment under pressure and prioritize multiple competing demands.
• Interest in international development and nonprofit fundraising.  
• Strong communication, research, writing, and editing skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Highly organized, strategic thinker with strong attention to detail. 
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high intensity work environment.
• Proactive team player with strong desire to learn and ability to be flexible.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues on diverse teams, both in-person and remotely
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of BRAC USA.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience (e.g., part- or full-time, work-study, internships).
• Experience with research or grant proposal writing.
• Proficient in Google Suite and MS Office.
• Experience with CRM platforms and databases such as Salesforce, Wealth Engine, Foundation Center, Notion, and Slack preferred.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload your resume and a cover letter. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, with preference given to early applicants.

This is an outstanding opportunity to support a highly effective, collaborative, and innovative nonprofit. BRAC USA offers a competitive salary and benefits package including base salary, medical/dental/vision insurance, FSA, life insurance, 401k, annual professional development stipend, and generous paid time off. Note that some benefits are subject to a waiting period, and more information can be provided to shortlisted applicants upon request. The annual gross salary for this position is $50,000.

At BRAC USA, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification or job responsibility in this job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.  

BRAC USA is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in accordance with state and federal law. 

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all team members and volunteers to uphold this commitment. We believe in protecting every individual from harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, disability, or ethnic background.

BRAC USA is unable to sponsor work visas for this position and will only consider applicants with valid work authorization in the United States.