Development and Communications Associate

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Job description

Development and Communications Associate

Job Description

The Development and Communications Associate will support the overall fundraising efforts of the American Littoral Society. The Associate provides administrative and operational support to the Development and Communications team and the organization as a whole. This position is a great opportunity to learn and grow the skills needed to be a non-profit fundraising professional.

This is a salaried position at $38,000-$40,000 per year with competitive benefits and paid time off package. This position reports to the Director of Development, Membership and Outreach.

Key responsibilities & duties

• Development - general
  • Assist in the coordination and implementation of fundraising solicitations and campaigns
• Draft donation acknowledgement and appeal letters
• Document development procedures
• Assist in development of grant proposals
• Assist in grant administration
• Development software administration (Bloomerang, Qgiv, and Fluxx)
  • Data entry
• Setting up and running reports
• Creating process documents
• Email template creation
• Event setup
• Events
  • Support volunteer events through creation of online tracking mechanisms, event reminders, and follow-up communications
• Support two major fundraising events
• Support at least one "non-ask" event
• Communications
  • Engage with funders and supporters on social media
• Draft fundraising specific messaging
• Create collateral for fundraising activities
• Assist in the creation and publication of physical and electronic newsletters
• Maintain department filing systems, both physical and electronic
• Other duties as assigned
• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in a public facing role, fundraising, marketing, and/or communications.
• 1-2 years of experience in fundraising or administration at a nonprofit organization
• Experience coordinating events
• Familiarity with CRM (constituent relationship management) software
• Familiarity with philanthropic trends
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat
• The work requires some manual labor; must be able to lift 35lbs, bend, twist, and walk long distances
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Possess strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability in successful multi-tasking and coordination with minimal supervision
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and clear written/verbal communication
• Ability to work on multiple tasks with varying deadlines
• Must be self-motivated and have willingness/ability to travel locally and/or statewide
• Commitment to coastal conservation through advocacy, education, and conservation activities

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in a public facing role, fundraising, marketing, and/or communications.
• 1-2 years of experience in fundraising or administration at a nonprofit organization
• Experience coordinating events
• Familiarity with CRM (constituent relationship management) software
• Familiarity with philanthropic trends
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat
• The work requires some manual labor; must be able to lift 35lbs, bend, twist, and walk long distances

Required competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Possess strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability in successful multi-tasking and coordination with minimal supervision
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and clear written/verbal communication
• Ability to work on multiple tasks with varying deadlines
• Must be self-motivated and have willingness/ability to travel locally and/or statewide
• Commitment to coastal conservation through advocacy, education, and conservation activities

To Apply

To apply, email resume and cover letter to . Please format your files as shown below.

YourlastNameResume.pdf or YourlastNameResume.doc(x)

YourlastNameCovletter.pdf or YourlastNameCovletter.doc(x)

If you are unable to provide a written cover letter and resume, please contact the American Littoral Society to discuss options.

Position will be open until filled.