Application Guide
How to Apply for Associate Development Officer, Leadership Giving
at Partners In Health
🏢 About Partners In Health
Partners In Health (PIH) is a global health organization that delivers high-quality healthcare to the poorest and most marginalized communities worldwide, with a mission rooted in social justice. Working at PIH means joining a team of passionate individuals dedicated to health equity, where your fundraising efforts directly support lifesaving programs in places like Haiti, Rwanda, and Peru. The organization's commitment to accompaniment and community-based care makes it a unique and inspiring place to build a career in development.
About This Role
As the Associate Development Officer for Leadership Giving, you will manage a portfolio of mid-level donors giving between $1,000 and $25,000 annually, focusing on retention and upgrading them to major gifts. You will design and execute personalized donor communication and solicitation strategies, working closely with the Director of Leadership Giving and other teams to qualify, cultivate, and steward donors. This role is pivotal in growing PIH's donor base and ensuring sustained support for its global health mission.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve drafting personalized emails or proposals to mid-level donors, making phone calls to schedule meetings or solicit gifts, and collaborating with the Associate Engagement Officer on stewardship materials. You might also analyze donor data to identify upgrade prospects and meet with the Director of Leadership Giving to review portfolio strategies. Occasionally, you'll travel to donor events or meetings, which could occur in the evening or on weekends.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Partners In Health Is Looking For
- 2-4 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, preferably in mid-level or major gifts, with a track record of soliciting and stewarding donors.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling donor communications and proposals.
- Experience managing a donor portfolio and using CRM systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce) to track interactions and moves management.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a remote team environment and willingness to travel domestically 10-20% and work occasional evenings/weekends for donor events.
📝 Tips for Applying to Partners In Health
Highlight any experience you have with mid-level donor portfolios ($1,000-$25,000) and specific results in donor retention or upgrades.
Demonstrate your ability to work remotely and independently, as this role is remote within the U.S. with occasional travel.
Show your passion for PIH's mission by referencing specific programs or values in your cover letter and how your fundraising can support them.
Use keywords from the job description such as 'leadership giving', 'donor communications', 'solicitation strategy', and 'moves management' to tailor your resume.
If you have experience with donor events or working with volunteers, mention it, as the role requires occasional nights/weekends for donor events.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your specific experience in cultivating and soliciting mid-level donors, with metrics if possible.', 'Your ability to design personalized donor communication strategies that increase retention and upgrades.', "Your alignment with PIH's mission and values, and why you want to contribute to global health equity.", 'Your experience working collaboratively with other teams (major gifts, planned giving, donor engagement) and managing donor events.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Research PIH's history, mission, and key programs (e.g., in Haiti, Rwanda, Peru) to understand the impact of your fundraising.
- → Learn about PIH's fundraising model and recent campaigns or initiatives to speak knowledgeably about their development efforts.
- → Understand the structure of the development team at PIH, including how Leadership Giving fits with major gifts and planned giving.
- → Explore PIH's values such as 'accompaniment' and 'social justice' and be prepared to discuss how they align with your work ethic.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Avoid focusing only on major gifts experience; this role is specifically mid-level giving, so tailor your examples accordingly.
- Do not ignore the remote aspect and travel requirement; show that you are comfortable working independently and traveling as needed.
- Avoid generic cover letters that don't mention PIH or global health; demonstrate genuine interest in the organization's mission.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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