Donor Relations Associate

DONOR RELATIONS ASSOCIATE

The Army Historical Foundation

Campaign for the National Museum of the United States Army

About The Organization

The Army Historical Foundation (AHF) was established in 1983 as a member-based charitable 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to raise funds to build the National Museum of the U.S. Army and manage revenue generation operations in the Museum facility. Our funding also helps acquire and conserve Army historical art and artifacts, support Army history educational programs, research, and publication of historical materials on the American Soldier, and provide support and counsel to private and governmental organizations committed to the same goals.

This position is full-time, and applicants must be willing and able to be physically based at the National Museum of the United States Army in Fairfax, VA but are given the option to telework up to two days per week.

About The Position

The AHF is seeking a Donor Relations Associates who will report to the Vice President of Development to drive fundraising revenue, cultivate relationships with new and existing AHF donors, move and manage prospects through the major gifts pipeline, and retain a portfolio of donors within a regional framework. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in our mission and in learning to steward a portfolio of such donors and they will also learn to communicate alignment between organizational mission and prospective donor interests. This position is based at the National Museum of the United States Army in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of donors interested in AHF's mission.
• Learn to implement moves-management strategies for engaging and soliciting each donor and execute plans promptly.
• Work with departments across the Foundation to secure appropriate project information and create offers, proposals, and asks that resonate with donors.
• Learn to successfully solicit donations, follow through on pending asks and bring a gift to fruition.
• Learn to write compelling sponsor offers, proposals, and requests.
• Willingness and ability to learn to manage projects and meet deadlines while adhering to the policies of the Foundation, working collaboratively with colleagues, and promoting the mission, goals, and values of the Foundation.
• Perform other donor development activities as may be required.
• This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field, or equivalent practical office experience in a fundraising team
• A high level of maturity with above-average interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional attentiveness to donors/customers, with timely and courteous interactions
• Familiarity with military protocols and a belief in the mission of the Army Historical Foundation
• Some travel may be required, less than 10%

The Army Historical Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and seeks diversity with respect to race, national origin, religion, culture, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status and physical abilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary requirement?

Experience:

• Fundraising: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35