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DCG is expanding its team of skilled professionals & is looking for a Fund Development Associate with 2 - 5 years experience.
Candidates should possess the following key competencies:
Passionate enthusiasm to make a difference
Exceptional interpersonal & communication skills to collaborate with client executive & staff, stakeholders, volunteers & DCG teammates with professionalism
Superior communication skills both oral & written
Experience in or willingness to learn the art of writing & communications for fundraising
Dedication to & a keen eye for detail
Flexibility & adeptness to prioritize & to move from one project to project as reqd
Aptitude to undertake work independently, manage time, set priorities, & problem solve
Adeptness to multi-task, when involved with more than one project concurrently
Efficiency with technology: Microsoft Suite, Adobe Acrobat; online research
Willingness to learn & to have fun in a supportive team environment
Working closely with a Director or VP, the Fund Development Associate will be responsible to:
Develop & implement project action plans
Train & motivate project staff & volunteers
Coordinate &/or participate in volunteer &/or solicitation meetings
Identify, cultivate, solicit & steward donors as reqd
Track volunteer solicitations, campaign pledges & gifts
Develop &/or distribute project communication materials
Produce project Board reports
Prepare & submit monthly project expense reports
Develop, track & implement donor recognition initiatives
Plan, organize, facilitate & attend events as training sessions, donor cultivation gatherings, news conferences & campaign launches
Other duties as required
The position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience & qualifications, along with a benefits package. The position may require some availability or engagement in early mornings, evenings & weekends, as well as the potential of occasional travel.