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Development Associate Washington DC, USA

Description

SUMMARY The Development Associate will work with the Development and Program teams to increase investment in Internews’ mission by engaging prospective and current individual donors, foundations, and businesses.

The Development Associate creates and contributes to a strategic approach to development and major gift fundraising, which includes, but may not be limited to, strategies for identifying prospects, developing solicitation strategies, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors, and evaluating the next level of potential involvement for donors and foundations. The position tracks and maintains records of non-governmental support, and supports development-related events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist with Internews’ stewardship program for all non-governmental funders, including individuals, foundations, and corporations

• Record, track, and report on financial contributions and fundraising strategies

• Manage gift acknowledgement and thank you processes for individual donors

• Maintain donor contact records

• Manage end-of-year general appeal campaigns and project-specific appeals

• Research funding opportunities

• Manage online giving through Internews’ web site and 3rd party donation portals, and Internews’ participation in workplace giving campaigns

• Collaborate with the Communications department to develop website content to maximize donations, usability by donors, and Internews’ visibility online

• Lead creation and implementation, in collaboration with the Communications Department, of multi-media campaigns to raise funds and awareness for key Internews programs

• Advise and collaborate with SVP of Communications and the development directors on funding opportunities, donor relations, and development strategy

• Maintain sound business practices and contribute to an efficient workplace

• Assist in the planning and implementation of Internews fundraising events

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years’ work experience preferably in the non-profit, communications or development field

• Experience with Salesforce software preferred

• Superior analytical and writing ability for proposal development

• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal presentation skills

• Proficient with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel

• Excellent research skills

• Proven organization and time management skills, with attention to detail

• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Ability to prioritize assignments with a shifting workload

• Proven ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment

• Experience with event planning and logistics

• Ability and willingness to travel as needed, possibly to difficult international environments

• Relevant university degree

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