Company information:

Name: Public Interest Law Institute

Location: New York, NY

Job Details:

Job title: Development Officer

Location: New York, NY

PILI is an international NGO that advances human rights around the world by stimulating public interest advocacy and developing the institutions necessary to sustain it. PILI pursues this mission by building capacity of civil society organizations and leaders, by providing technical assistance on reforming legal aid systems and legal education, and by promoting pro bono legal practice globally. It was founded in 1997 at Columbia University and became an independent organization in 2007. PILI has offices in Belgrade, Beijing, Budapest, Moscow and New York. For more information, please visit our website at www.pili.org PILI is seeking an experienced and committed Development Officer to join the New York-based development department and growing office. In this newly-created position reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Officer will be responsible for the writing of all grants, proposals, reports and other development-related writing assignments. This position requires a highly skilled writer who is responsible for managing all steps of the grant application process. Secondly, he/she will help in identifying additional funding opportunities and will work with the development staff to uncover new fundraising streams. Leading candidates will be highly-organized, creative and energetic and will be motivated by a strong interest in the development field, as well as human rights/social justice issues. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Key responsibilities: Write letters of inquiry, concept papers, grant proposals, grant reports, acknowledgement letters, and other correspondence to foundations, corporations, law firms and government agencies; Collaborate with program staff to create compelling and accurate grant proposals; Work with development associate to gather and prepare all ancillary materials to accompany grants (financial data, bios, required forms, etc.); Manage prospect research including conducting targeted research on foundation, corporate, law firm and government funding opportunities; Provide support for the development of communications and marketing materials, including newsletters, brochures, annual reports, etc.; Assist with the coordination of small special events; and Other relevant duties, as assigned.

Position ID: 4110525

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