Development Officer, Corporate Giving (Job ID: 2026-3878)

The Brookings Institution Equal-Opportunity Employer: It is Brookings policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all of its employees and applicants without regard to their actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, citizenship status, family responsibilities, gender identity or expression, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination as required by law. Development Officer, Corporate Giving (Job ID: 2026-3878) Location: Washington, D.C. # of Openings: 2 Category: Development | 1. Resident Employee (Hybrid) Overview Join one of the most influential, most quoted, and most trusted think tanks! The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to equip decision-makers with nonpartisan research and policy strategies to create a more prosperous and secure country and world. To advance our mission, we are committed to the following four goals: Develop economic growth strategies for a changing world Expand economic and social opportunity for all Revitalize U.S. democratic institutions Advance peace and security worldwide At the core of our mission is the quality, independence, and impact of our research. We are dedicated to finding bold, pragmatic solutions for societal challenges through open-minded inquiry, diverse perspectives, and holding ourselves to the highest standards of scholastic rigor. Beyond the pursuit of excellence and intellectual rigor, Brookings places immense value on creating a supportive and collaborative environment where every individual can do their best work, learn, and grow. Because of this, Brookings has been at the forefront of public policy for more than a century. The Office of Development manages fundraising across the institution. Focused on a constituency-based fundraising model, our team works directly with the research programs and executive office to set an overarching fundraising strategy that supports the important work of our scholars. In Brookings Development, we aim to: Build and nurture relationships with donors and prospects to raise critical financial resources in support of the institution's fiscal health and to advance the mission of Brookings. Safeguard Brookings' institutional values of Quality, Independence, and Impact. Amplify the impact of our scholars' research and steward our donors' generosity with compelling and innovative programming for our donor groups. Support our Board of Trustees in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities to protect and sustain the institution. Partner closely with our colleagues across Brookings by providing best-in-class fundraising and fundraising operations to benefit all research programs. In everything we do, strive for excellence, act with integrity, communicate with honesty, show respect and collegiality, be proactive, collaborative, creative, and solutions-oriented. Position Location: This position is hybrid. Hybrid positions combine regular in-person presence at our Washington, DC office with the option of at least two days of remote work each week. Please Note: This position is included in the staff bargaining unit, Brookings United, affiliated with the IFPTE Local 70 union, and is covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. Responsibilities Ready to contribute to Brookings' success? The Development Officer is a member of the Corporate Giving team and develops and implements strategies to raise funds and manage donor relations. Reporting to the Managing Director, Corporate Giving and in coordination with scholars and the greater Development team, manages, prioritizes, and carries out the Corporate Giving team fundraising activities. The Development Officer will develop and execute a plan including both revenue growth and solicitation and acquisition of new donors, with a focus on acquisition strategies and securing new funding from corporate donors. The Development Officer maintains detailed awareness of institutional policies and guidelines, as well as professional best practices, and operates consistently within this framework. Fundraising and Donor Relations (70%) Work in coordination with the Corporate Giving team to create and implement fundraising strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate donors. Manage, implement, and track day-to-day fundraising operations of portfolio. Advise scholars on fundraising opportunities. Identify fundraising opportunities and research new prospects for support; assess the potential and capacity of existing and prospective donors. Strategize with colleagues on the corporate giving team to identify expanded giving opportunities with current donors. Move corporate donors through the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship process, including meeting with donors, identifying and arranging meetings with Brookings scholars, preparing talking points and briefings, managing correspondence, and serving as the primary contact for grant negotiations and gift agreement processes. Represent the work of scholars to current and potential funders. Maintain and steward relationships with prospects and donors. With the input of scholars, conceptualize, write, and submit concept notes, solicitation letters, and proposals, and support scholars on assembling relevant proposal materials. Coordinate with scholars and edit documents to ensure high quality, readability, a consistent voice, and adherence to individual donor guidelines, interests, and programs. Collaborate with colleagues in development and research programs on fundraising efforts. Plan and implement events, meetings, and other outreach opportunities for prospects and donors; prepare principals and follow-up with participants. Work across the corporate giving team to coordinate approach on donors with multiple giving streams. Work with other constituency teams to coordinate gift conversations, events, and stewardship as needed. Tasks in Support of Fundraising (30%) Work with scholars and staff to draft and/or direct the production of grant and stewardship reports. Work with colleagues in Development, Finance, and the Office of General Counsel on the review and negotiation of grant agreements with corporations. Safeguard Brookings' reputation and independence by carefully implementing corporate giving policies. Partner with the Development Services team to maintain complete files on fundraising activity in Raiser's Edge NXT, including correspondence with donors, meeting notes, proposals, and background information. Partner with scholars and program staff to track grant deliverables and manage grant modifications or special reporting needs; liaise with the funders if modifications or extensions are needed. Work with the Managing Director to track the progress of scholars toward completing tasks consistent with commitments made to funders. Monitor philanthropic trends as they relate generally to Brookings's work. Monitor corporate giving trends and important developments by industry. Maintain an overview and understanding of research projects within portfolio. Work to develop pipeline of corporate prospects for individual scholars, centers, and programs. Qualifications Ready to make an impact? In this role, you will support Brookings values of collegiality, respect, inclusion, diversity and community, and bring the following qualifications: Education/Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree required. Five years of relevant fundraising experience required (preferably within a think tank or large non-profit organization). Experience with grants and direct solicitations from donors at the $25,000 level or higher, preferred. Knowledge/Skill Requirements Familiarity with research-oriented work environment preferred. Superior oral and written communication skills required, including proven ability to successfully identify, steward, and solicit corporate donors. Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point) required; knowledge of Raiser's Edge NXT a plus. Capacity to learn other types of software programs; familiarity with online research resources. Must possess ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines; ability to work well with others; initiative; discretion; mature judgment; entrepreneurial spirit; and professional demeanor and high level of comfort working with high-profile individuals. Additional Information Brookings provides a generous benefit package that is comprehensive and includes both traditional benefits and unique offerings. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous time off, and workplace flexibility. Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please attach your cover letter and resume as one document when you apply. Please note: If you have applied to more than one Brookings job opening, you should add a position-specific cover letter as a separate attachment. Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment at Brookings. Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, first-generation college goers, and other factors protected by law. Brookings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Brookings Institution