Business Development Manager Equal Access San Francisco

Business Development Manager

Equal Access International, a non-governmental organization headquartered in San Francisco, CA empowers under-served communities in the developing world with critically needed information, education and leadership training. With funding from bi-laterals, multi-laterals, foundations, corporate and individual donors we implement innovative media and community outreach programs that inspire positive social change on issues such as women’s empowerment, human rights, global health issues, youth life skills & livelihoods, and civic participation & governance. EAI operates in Nepal, Cambodia, Afghanistan, Chad, Niger and Yemen and Pakistan and has over 120 staff worldwide and a nine-year track record implementing media and social change projects in challenging locations. Equal Access seeks a highly motivated Business Development Manager to support the organization to expand our business development and fundraising efforts. Detailed information about our organization and programs is available at www.equalaccess.org.

We seek a qualified professional to provide business development, grant writing, proposal management and funding research in support of our communications, media, community outreach and capacity building projects across the developing world. This position is based in San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities:
• Management of proposal development process including: proposal development calendar and assignments, creation of budgets; coordination with program staff on project design, narrative writing, proposal review and editing, final submission, identifying staff for proposals, technical document collation and communicating with partner organization staff
• Manage business development focal points in the field to identify opportunities at the global and local levels, drive prospecting, donor cultivation and fund development
• Write letters of inquiry/proposals to foundations
• Research and disseminate funding opportunities
• Development and management of relationships with partner organizations in collaboration with the CEO and COO.
• Evaluate and present potential business development opportunities
• Maintain proposal submission tracking documents
• Manage business development support intern program
• Manage soft and hard copy proposal documents
• Marketing support, including creation of customized materials, Web site maintenance, creation of regular reports for the Equal Access board, and the organization’s Annual Report
• Accurately represent Equal Access programming to potential funders and partners
• Travel to the field as needed for business development meetings and capacity building with field teams (10 – 25% of the time)

Qualifications:
• A minimum of 5 years post-university professional experience in business development and fundraising with a strong working knowledge of the international development field.
• A bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferable) in a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize within a fast-paced office environment
• A commitment to the Vision and Mission of Equal Access.
• A high standard of written and verbal communication and excellent Excel program skills
• Strong strategic decision-making aptitude and the ability to meet rapidly changing deadlines
• Knowledge of USAID, multilateral and/or bilateral procedures and guidelines strongly preferred.
• Excellent computer skills including use of Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Additional Experience a plus
• Overseas experience particularly in the countries where Equal Access works.
• Experience with one or more of the technical challenge areas where Equal Access focuses.
• Experience with an approach to development similar to the approach used by Equal Access (detailed on our website).
• Experience capturing funding from corporate sponsors.
• Experience capturing private donations.

We offer a competitive salary, benefits and the chance to join an innovative and dedicated international team passionate about our mission. To apply, please send a cover letter indicating your reasons for interest in the position, including your CV, salary history and one writing sample to: jobs@equalaccess.org: Please include “Business Development Manager” in the subject. Closing Date is June 14, 2012.