United States of America: Development Associate

Organization: Professionals for NonProfits
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 26 Sep 2014

Professionals for Nonprofits is partnering with a nonprofit organization and we are in search for a development associate. This position will play a key role in providing support to the Development Director and fundraising initiatives of the organization.

Responsibilities:

1. Edit, review and assist in the preparation of grant applications and reports, cover letters, and individual donor solicitations;
2. Provide logistical and administrative support for donor cultivation events,including assistance with registration, invoice preparation and tracking; also will be required to attend evening events;
3. Assist in individual and foundation donor prospect research and assembling of stewardship materials;
4. Manage grant tracking charts for accounting and development departments;
5. Manage foundation prospect charts and overall development plan work book;
6. Attend and record quarterly development committee and weekly development check-ins discussions;
7. Manage donor files and records in the database, Salesforce;
8. Assist with direct mail campaigns and managing the process with mail house and print shops;
9. Process check and online contributions; manage grant letters and acknowledgement process;
10. Prepare regular reports of donations for the Directors of Development and Finance and Operations; and
11. With direction from the Director of Development, assist with annual fund appeals and email communications with donors, including concept, drafting, managing review process and production.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Strong writing and editing skills.

Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and complete work independently.

Must be a self-starter with flexibility, good judgment, attention to detail, and the ability and flexibility to take on a wide range of tasks.

Requires great people skills and the ability to function in a position that provides support in fast paced environment.

Good knowledge of office support functions including database management. Strong computer skills, including advanced knowledge of MS Outlook, Word and Excel. Knowledge of Salesforce or Raiser's Edge software is REQUIRED.

Knowledge of fundraising and experience in grant application and report writing required.

Education: Undergraduate degree or equivalent desirable.

Experience:Three to five years of progressive experience related to development and
office coordination/support. Experience in the areas of executive level support and
development required. Non-profit experience also a plus.

How to apply:

Email an updated resume to ncawthorne@nonprofitstaffing.com subject Development Associate(Relief Web)