Description:

Responsible for directing and leading all organizational fundraising efforts. Direct fundraising and donor relations including: managing fundraising appeals, identifying and securing new funding sources including major gift solicitation, local businesses and community support, grants, and spearheading special events.

• Raise funds, meet or surpass fundraising targets
• Develop and implement annual work plans; create and monitor annual budget and expenses.
• Create plans and programming to refine major donors and increase participation.
• Create plans and programming to increase participation in our recurring donor group.
• Manage a portfolio of donors/prospects.
• Provide support to board members and volunteers.
• Assure progress in identifying annual donors who could be major gift prospects.
• Research potential donors to gain insight
• Assist in brainstorming and creating new methods to raise funds
• Leverage technology/social media
• Assist in planning and coordinating events to raise funds
• Analyze the performance of events/fundraising
• Maintain complete and orderly records of donors and manage regular donor communications
• Build upon existing donor relationships, form new donor relationships

Skills & Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree: communication, public relations, journalism or related area
• Exemplary communication abilities and outgoing, yet poised personality
• Organizational abilities
• Three-five years successful fundraising experience
• Understanding of fundraising regulations/accepted best practices.
• Knowledge and experience using standard methods/tools of fundraising.
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with donor/prospect databases, preferably Little Green Light.

Details:
• 20-25 hours/week with potential to evolve into a full-time position.
• Compensation: Dependent on experience; paid sick leave, paid holidays.
• Start between June 1st-July 1st.
• Reply with your cover letter, resume, two writing samples, salary history and three references