Foundations Officer

The Foundations Officer will work as part of the Partnerships team and focus on delivering
income targets from trusts, foundations and corporates. The Foundations Officer plays a
pivotal role in advancing BRAC's mission by stewarding partnerships with philanthropic and
corporate foundations and creating new business opportunities to deliver on BRAC's mission.
This position is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with existing
foundation partners, prospecting new funding partnerships opportunities, and developing
engagement strategies to secure grants and partnerships that align with BRAC's priorities.
This position is ideal for a candidate with a solid grasp of international development and a
track record of successful fundraising from trusts and foundations. We seek an individual with
exceptional writing skills, characterised by flair and creativity, complemented by strong verbal
presentation abilities. We are in search of a results-oriented and motivated team player to
become part of our dynamic and fast-paced Partnerships team. If you are a self-starter with
an entrepreneurial flair, who is eager for personal growth and are keen to act as an
Ambassador for a Southern organisation, this role presents an exciting opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities to be performed by the Foundations Officer:

Responsibility #1 (40%): Partnership Stewardship

• Cultivate and nurture relationships with existing foundation partners, serving as the primary point

of contact for donors and ensuring effective communication and engagement.

• Work closely with country teams and project managers to keep abreast of progress on existing

grants and regularly communicate updates, impact stories, and reports to foundation partners to
demonstrate the value and impact of their support.

• Identify opportunities for collaboration and partnership expansion with existing foundation partners

to deepen engagement and maximize mutual benefit.

Responsibility #2 (30%): New Business Development


• Conduct research to identify potential foundation partners whose priorities align with BRAC's

programs and initiatives.

• Develop tailored outreach strategies to engage new foundation prospects, including crafting

compelling proposals, presentations, and partnership pitches.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including program teams and senior leadership, to develop

innovative and impactful funding opportunities that align with BRAC's strategic goals and
objectives.,
• Maintain accurate records of all foundation partnerships, communications, and activities in the

organisation's CRM system or database.


• Coordinate site visits, meetings, and events with foundation partners to showcase BRAC's work,

engage key stakeholders, and strengthen relationships.

• Act as a brand ambassador for BRAC, representing the organisation professionally and positively

in all interactions with foundation partners and external stakeholders.

BRAC is looking for someone who, once given the scope of an assignment, can manage their
delivery of it, without drowning in detail, nor skimming across the surface of issues. We need
someone who is flexible to move from one priority to another and who can initiate and network
tasks in order to solve problems.,
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., international development, non-profit management,

business administration).

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in foundation relations, grant writing, business

development, or related fields.

• Demonstrated track record of successfully securing grants and partnerships from philanthropic

foundations.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts and

ideas effectively.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse

stakeholders.

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and results-oriented approach to

work.

• Knowledge of international development issues, philanthropic trends, and foundation landscape.



• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with CRM systems or databases.



• Commitment to BRAC's mission and values, with a passion for driving social change and poverty

alleviation.

• Analytical Skills: Aptitude to analyse data and metrics to evaluate the performance of

partnerships, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven recommendations.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Skill in identifying challenges or obstacles in partnerships and developing

creative solutions to address them effectively.

• Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to changing priorities, strategies, and circumstances in the

dynamic field of partnerships and business development.

• Teamwork: Capacity to collaborate effectively with cross-cultural and functional teams, including

marketing, sales, and product development, to achieve common goals.

• Ethical Conduct: Commitment to upholding ethical standards in all partnership activities, including

transparency, fairness, and integrity., BRAC UK employees currently work in the London office for a minimum of 2 days per week,
or one day per week for PT roles, (including Mondays). Our office is a short walk from Waterloo
Station., Candidates must have existing eligibility to work in the UK and this will be verified prior
to interview. Please do not apply unless you can demonstrate this eligibility.

BRAC

BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh in 1972 that
partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty to create opportunities
to realise human potential. BRAC is known for its community-led, holistic approach and
delivering long-term impact at scale. BRAC works with communities in marginalised situations,
hard-to-reach areas and post-disaster settings across Asia and Africa, with a particular focus
on women and children. BRAC operates as a solutions ecosystem, including social
development programmes, social enterprises, humanitarian response, a bank and a
university. BRAC is born and proven in the south and has become a world leader in developing
and implementing cost-effective, evidence-based programmes.


BRAC office in Europe

BRAC's office in Europe is BRAC UK, which was founded in 2006 and is one of the four
members of the BRAC Global Group - also including BRAC Bangladesh, BRAC International
and BRAC USA. It is a very exciting time of transition for BRAC, with a new, ambitious global
strategy in place which aims to reach over 250 million people by 2030.

BRAC's office in Europe provides vital support for BRAC's development work around the world
through fundraising and communications, building impactful, long-term relationships with
partners, whether they be foundations, companies, Governments or major donors. BRAC
office in Europe also plays a key role in engaging with and influencing policymakers and
practitioners to tackle extreme poverty across Europe.

To achieve its ambitious goal, BRAC is seeking partnerships with like-minded organisations
and allies across Europe. It has an ambitious target to grow its funding from the European
market to GBP 100 million over the next 24 months. To achieve its ambition BRAC is building
a specialised team of partnerships specialist to be based across key European markets i.e.
Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, UK and Switzerland.

BRAC UK is committed to the wellbeing of our employees. We offer a friendly, supportive
environment to work in where respect and work-life balance are at the core of our values. We
also have a wellbeing committee with regular planned activities which allow us to team-build,
relieve stress and spend time getting to know colleagues outside the office.




Terms
This is a permanent post subject to funding based on a 35 hour / 5 day week (plus one hour
for lunch). The employee handbook guide details other terms and conditions of employment.


Salary and pension
The salary for this post is £38,000-£40,000pa (gross), level dependent on experience. Salary
increases are considered annually although the organisation is under no obligation to increase
salaries year on year. New employees are required to join the NEST pension scheme to which
BRAC UK will match employee contributions up to 6%.


Holidays
Leave entitlement is at the rate of 25 days per annum in addition to the statutory holidays, with
one additional day's leave entitlement for each year of service up to a maximum of 30 days.
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