Fund Development Specialist

JOB SUMMARY: To support the Access Mission and Strategic Commitments, the Specialist - Fund Development coordinates fund development initiatives, maintains donation-related data, participates in grant writing, and administers all Fund Development operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and DUTIES:

• Coordinate Fund Development Initiatives
• Prepare and implement annual giving plans
• Support and promote an ongoing “Major Gifts” solicitation campaign
• Develop and implement a yearly planned giving program
• Manage the development and production of all Access fundraising events
• Develop and implement “Online” solicitation campaigns
• Assist in the development of a multi-year fund development plan
• Maintain Donation-Related Data
• Collect and submit development data for internal reporting
• Collect internal program data to support annual Town Allocation Requests
• Ensure maintenance of an accurate, up-to-date database of current and not-yet donors
• Identify characteristics of existing donors and complete donor profiles
• Participate in Grant Writing
• Using available resources, identify new potential grant opportunities for consideration.
• Coordinate process to prioritize and select grants for which to apply
• Coordinate with and gather from appropriate staff grant required information
• Write and submit selected grants on a timely basis
• Write and submit grant reports when needed on a timely basis
• Ensure maintenance of proper, up-to-date grants tracking form and grant documents.
• Provide Administration of All Fund Development Operations
• Support a culture of philanthropy with best practices, shared language, vision, and values throughout Access, including board, staff, volunteers, and a community of friends
• Support building relationships with individual donors
• Provide solicitation and stewardship support to individual donors
• Assist in increasing overall revenue generation, the number of general donors, and average gift amounts
• Assist with donor research on wealth, income, and propensity to give
• Other Duties As Assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field*
• Knowledge of Donor Perfect (or other donation databases) software is preferred
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population and establish trust
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate
• Effective active listening skills and social perceptiveness
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Excellent observational and listening skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Patient demeanor with the ability to relate to, empathize with, and show compassion for a variety of personalities
• Proficient with Google Worksite or related software
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

(*Significant work experience may be substituted for education credentials.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequently requires continuous standing, walking, sitting, and consistent repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands, and fingers
• Position may require light lifting, no more than 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 lbs frequently
• Must be able to hear and vocalize effectively to exchange accurate information
• Occasionally required to read and comprehend complex grant documents, program plans, and agency policies and procedures
• Ability to transport self by personal vehicle to local agency locations as needed to execute essential functions

(*These demands must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

(*These characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $27