Date: Apr 3, 2024
Location: Washington, DC, DC, US, 20036
Company: American Chemical Society
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
Education/Experience/Skillset
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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Nearest Major Market: Washington DC
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