Development Officer

Project Syndicate is seeking a highly organized, relationship-driven Development Officer to support and grow two essential revenue areas: major gift philanthropy and grant and partnership fundraising and management.

This role is ideal for a motivated self-starter who is goal-oriented, excels in donor and partner stewardship, and brings strong project management skills to a fast-paced, mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Major Gift Philanthropy (PS Friends Fund)

• Support the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors and prospects in key markets (primarily the UK, USA, and France).

• Maintain prospect pipelines and lead lists, ensuring accurate tracking and timely follow-ups.

• Conduct prospect research to identify new major gift opportunities

• Prepare donor briefings, background research, and meeting materials for the CEO, the PS Advisory Board and PS Friends Fund fundraising committee.

• Coordinate donor meetings, calls, and follow-up communications.

• Provide strategic and administrative support to the CEO to advance donor relationships and campaign goals.

2. Grants & Partnership Fundraising and Management

• Support the full lifecycle of partnership and grant development—from prospect research and outreach through contracting, reporting, and relationship management.

• Assist in the development of proposals, concept notes, pitches, SOWs, MOUs, and partnership agreements.

• Maintain organized records of partner interactions, deadlines, deliverables, and reporting requirements.

• Coordinate meetings with sponsors, institutional funders, event partners, and other stakeholders.

• Track leads and follow-ups to ensure consistent stewardship and timely communication.

• Oversee the creation and updating of sponsorship decks, presentations, and other fundraising materials.

Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years of experience in development, fundraising, grant/partnership management, or related roles.

• Demonstrated experience supporting donor cultivation, stewardship, or fundraising campaigns.

• Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft clear and compelling materials.

• High attention to detail, strong follow-through, and comfort with external-facing work.

• Passion for public-interest media and mission-driven organizations.

Why Join Us?

• Play a pivotal role in expanding Project Syndicate’s philanthropic and partnership revenue.

• Collaborate closely with senior leadership and global partners.

• Join a dynamic, mission-driven team with opportunities for growth in major gifts, grants, and partnership development.