The Development Officer for Corporate and Foundation Giving is responsible for the development, gift solicitation, and management of corporate, foundation, and foreign embassy funding relationships on behalf of the National Gallery. The position reports to the Director of Strategic Giving.  

Duties

As the Development Officer for Corporate and Foundation Giving you will:

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or National
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• See "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service requirements.
• All required documents must be submitted by 11:59PM EST on closing date.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the Qualification Standards Handbook requirements for the GS-1001-11. For this position,candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the NF-9 level in the Federal service, development, gift solicitation, and management of corporate, foundation, and foreign embassy funding relationships for a major organization’s development office. Your application and resume must demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must show in your résumé how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. If asked to do so, cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application! Those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated against these factors to determine the best-qualified candidates. Ability to apply fundraising skills, strategies, and practices to cultivating prospective corporate and foundation donors. Outstanding writing and editing skills with experience and a proven track record of creating successful fundraising or business proposals, white papers, or other polished written materials. Demonstrated knowledge and experience using tools like Raiser’s Edge, PowerPoint, and other presentation design software. Familiarity with fundraising principles and practices. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions.  "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration under merit promotion procedures. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Although this position does not have a positive education requirement, you may submit copies of your transcripts or a course listing. You must provide documentation supporting your education claims.

Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

Contacts

• Address National Gallery of Art 4th and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20565 United States
• Name: Staffing
• Phone: 202-842-6814
• Email: [email protected]