Development Specialist

The Public Health Institute (PHI) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health, well-being, and quality of life for people throughout California, across the nation and around the world. As one of the largest and most comprehensive public health organizations in the nation, we are at the forefront of research and innovations to improve the efficacy of public health statewide, nationally, and internationally.

PHI was distinguished as one of the top 50 "Best Non-Profit Organizations to Work For" by the Non-Profit Times in a national search.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Development Specialist is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial development professional to help build the infrastructure and research capability of PHI's Development department. The position will play a pivotal role in establishing systems, processes, and best practices that will support both PHI's fundraising and the fundraising success of our 40+ fiscally sponsored programs. The Development Specialist will also provide critical prospect research, grant writing and reporting, and funder/donor stewardship support.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to make a real impact by creating order from complexity. The Development Specialist will have the opportunity to design creative solutions and collaborate across teams to strengthen PHI's development capacity. If you're energized by the challenge of building sustainable systems while driving revenue towards meaningful public health work, this position offers an exceptional opportunity for professional growth and impact.

This is a regular full-time, U.S.-based position. Candidates who can work a hybrid schedule of one day/week in the office in Oakland, CA are preferred. Strong candidates who can only work remotely are welcome to apply and will be considered.

The position may work during business hours for their time zone but should expect that some after-hour and/or weekend work may be required periodically. Limited travel for in-person retreats and meetings may be required as needed.

Employment Type: Full Time

• The opportunity to build and shape systems that will serve PHI's development function for years to come
• Exposure to the full breadth of public health work, from environmental health to maternal and child health to health equity initiatives
• Professional growth opportunities in a role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on implementation
• Collaborative work environment with mission-driven colleagues committed to improving health outcomes
• Full salary range for this position: $86,029 to $127,149 per year. The hiring range for this position is from $86,029 to $100,000, based on 100% FTE. The starting salary is determined using a variety of factors, such as the candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as internal equity consideration and budget availability.
• A comprehensive benefits package

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Systems Building & Process Development

• Support design and implementation of department systems, workflows, and processes, including moves management, data management, and donor stewardship protocols
• Formalize internal department processes and establish best practices for cross-team collaboration with Programs and administrative departments including Bid & Proposal, Grants & Contracts, Office of Research & Agreement Administration, Finance, and Communications
• Manage backend financial platforms and liaise with administrative departments to troubleshoot

Grant Writing and Stewardship

• Write compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and concept papers for PHI's fundraising priorities, including support for cross-departmental proposal development
• Prepare grant reports, budgets, and other funder-required documentation with precision and attention to detail
• Ensure donor acknowledgement and responsive service for PHI donors and funders
  

Prospect Research & Strategic Analysis

• Conduct regular comprehensive prospect research to identify foundation, government, corporate, and individual funding opportunities for PHI and our fiscally sponsored programs
• Analyze philanthropic trends and funder priorities to inform development strategy and guide programmatic fundraising across our diverse portfolio of public health initiatives
• Support prospect research and cultivation strategies for 40+ fiscally sponsored programs working across the public health spectrum, from maternal health to environmental justice to health equity
• Prepare funder briefs, presentations, and other prep materials for funder cultivation efforts

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Communications team on intranet development resources, collateral development, donor communications, and storytelling initiatives
• Serve as a liaison between Development and other departments, building strong working relationships and ensuring seamless coordination on fundraising initiatives

Other

• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive nonprofit development experience across diverse revenue streams
• Bachelor's degree, or substitute with four additional years of relevant experience

• Exceptional writing skills with demonstrated ability to craft compelling proposals, reports, and donor communications
• Strong research skills, including experience with prospect research, foundation research, and analysis of philanthropic trends
• Experience managing donor databases, CRM systems, prospect research platforms and fundraising financial platforms
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated ability to build systems, processes, and solutions
• Flexibility, creativity, and problem-solving orientation; comfortable rolling up your sleeves and adapting to changing priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders

• Background in public health, social services, or related mission-driven field, either through professional experience or educational training
• Experience working in a fiscally sponsored program environment or supporting multiple programs/initiatives simultaneously

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS

This position is classified as exempt based on the job duties. However, based on the FTE, salary level of the employee, or federal/state/local laws, the employee may be classified as nonexempt.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Please submit your resume, a cover letter describing your interest in the position and how your experience aligns with the qualifications outlined above, as well as a brief relevant self-authored writing sample.

The Public Health Institute is committed to a policy that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition including genetic characteristics, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identification and expression, sexual orientation, and to make all employment decisions so as to further this principle of equal employment opportunity. To this end, the PHI will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition including genetic characteristics, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identification and expression, sexual orientation, and will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are offered employment and employees are treated during employment without regard to these characteristics.

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We're so pleased the Public Health Institute is an organization you would like to work with. Do you have questions about this opportunity? If so, email our recruitment team at Recruitment@phi.org.

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