Faces & Voices of Recovery is a national advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C. working to mobilize, organize and rally the millions of Americans in recovery from addiction, their families, friends and allies in a campaign to end discrimination and achieve a just response to addiction as a public health crisis. We have an immediate opening for an experienced Development Associate.
The Development Associate will perform the daily activities of Faces & Voices of Recovery’s development programs and assist in the goals and strategy execution for all fundraising campaigns. The Development Associate will maintain a prospect portfolio to optimize fundraising opportunities. This role also will plan and implement a membership program, marketing programs and special events to maximize prospect/donor engagement.
Responsibilities and Duties
Review and oversee donor/prospect acknowledgment system including thank you-letters, phone calls, other types of acknowledgements.
- Develop and implement systems to support fundraising strategies to advance Faces & Voices of Recovery’s mission and promote advocacy efforts.
- Manage development calendar activity and systems to track and pace current, future, pending solicitations and relationship-building activity.
- Facilitate outreach and follow-up of donors and prospects by leadership, including supporting scheduling of meetings, phone calls, and travel, as needed.
- Manage donor correspondence including requests for information, general communication, and thank you notes.
- Assist in meetings and other updates to foundations, donors, and prospective donors.
- Draft and prepare grant proposals, reports, and related materials.
- Staff exhibit table at conferences occasionally.
Additional Specific project responsibilities
- Answer phone and emails and respond to requests for information and resources
- Maintain project files in online file storage system
- Host all virtual meetings through the GoToMeeting platform
- Update website as needed
- Create and distribute marketing materials
- Schedule conference calls and meetings; record meeting notes
- Ensure timely and clear communication for all matters related to the project
- Assist with collecting project data and preparing reports
- Coordinate staff travel and event logistics
- Other administrative duties
Qualifications & Skillsets
- Requires a bachelor’s degree
- 2-3 years of experience implementing fundraising strategies for foundation and individual support
- Proven ability to create a project plan, set ambitious goals, and achieve them
- Proven systems orientation and experience in donor database management
- Experience with Salesforce.com a plus
- Excellent written (research, analysis, and editing), verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Understanding of and commitment to maintaining the confidential nature of fundraising efforts and donor information
- Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities in fast-paced environment
- Comfort working independently, as well as a commitment to working within a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience working with email marketing programs
- Superior internet research skills
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and written/oral communication skills
- Project management experience required
- Experience in remote work and virtual platforms
This is a full-time home-based position with an annual starting salary of $50,000 with incentives. Faces & Voices of Recovery offers generous leave and health benefits.
We believe that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to treat all employees with honesty, dignity and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of recovery status, criminal justice history, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression or identity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected class.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,000.00 /year
Experience:
- Salesforce.com platform: 2 years (Preferred)
- Email Marketing: 2 years (Preferred)
- Microsoft Office: 5 years (Required)
- Donor Management: 3 years (Required)
- fundraising: 3 years (Required)
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