Application Guide

How to Apply for Manager, Individual Philanthropy - BRAC USA

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🏢 About BRAC USA

BRAC is unique as the world's largest non-governmental development organization, founded in Bangladesh and now operating in 11 countries across Asia and Africa. BRAC USA stands out for its evidence-based approach to poverty alleviation, focusing on scalable innovations that have impacted over 100 million people. Working here offers the opportunity to contribute to an organization with a proven track record of creating sustainable change through holistic programs in education, healthcare, economic empowerment, and social justice.

About This Role

This Manager role focuses on cultivating relationships with mid-level individual donors to support BRAC's global poverty alleviation programs. You'll be responsible for managing a donor portfolio, developing personalized stewardship strategies, and coordinating donor engagement events. Your work directly fuels BRAC's evidence-based innovations that reach millions of people in underserved communities worldwide.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve analyzing donor giving patterns in your portfolio, drafting personalized stewardship updates about BRAC's field programs, coordinating with program staff in Bangladesh for donor trip logistics, and preparing briefing materials for senior leadership meetings with prospective major donors. You'll balance strategic planning for year-end campaigns with immediate donor communications and event coordination.

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🎯 Who BRAC USA Is Looking For

  • Has 6+ years of professional experience with at least 2 years specifically in major gift fundraising, preferably in international development or global philanthropy
  • Demonstrates experience working directly with senior leadership and high-net-worth individuals in cultivation and stewardship contexts
  • Possesses strong written communication skills for donor correspondence and can articulate BRAC's impact through compelling narratives
  • Understands international development contexts and can connect donor interests to BRAC's specific programs in Asia and Africa

📝 Tips for Applying to BRAC USA

1

Quantify your major gift fundraising achievements with specific dollar amounts raised and donor retention rates

2

Highlight any experience with international development organizations or global philanthropy, even if volunteer-based

3

Demonstrate knowledge of BRAC's specific programs by mentioning initiatives like Ultra-Poor Graduation or Play Labs

4

Showcase experience with donor trips and events by describing specific events you've organized for philanthropists

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Emphasize your ability to work remotely while maintaining strong donor relationships across time zones

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Specific examples of managing mid-level donor portfolios and achieving fundraising targets', 'Experience creating donor-centric materials that effectively communicate program impact', "Knowledge of BRAC's evidence-based approach and how it aligns with your fundraising philosophy", 'Ability to coordinate complex donor events and trips that deepen engagement']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → BRAC's Ultra-Poor Graduation program and its evidence-based approach to poverty alleviation
  • → BRAC USA's current major donors and partnership initiatives mentioned in their annual reports
  • → BRAC's presence in specific countries (Bangladesh, Uganda, Tanzania, etc.) and their programmatic focus areas
  • → Recent awards or recognition BRAC has received for development innovation
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your process for cultivating a mid-level donor from identification to major gift solicitation
2 How would you tailor your approach when presenting BRAC's programs to donors with different interests (education vs. economic empowerment)?
3 Share an example of a donor event you organized and how you measured its success
4 How do you balance immediate fundraising goals with long-term relationship building?
5 What experience do you have working with leadership to engage high-net-worth individuals?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic fundraising experience without specific examples of major gift work or donor portfolio management
  • No demonstrated knowledge of international development or BRAC's specific approach
  • Focusing only on transactional fundraising rather than relationship-based philanthropy

📅 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:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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