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Development Generalist

Department: Development

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Job Title: Development Generalist

Job Status: Full-time

Job Summary: Under direct supervision, the Development Generalist uses intermediate skills obtained through experience and training to support in all aspects of fundraising and development including data-entry and database management, research, donor stewardship and outreach, writing and grant processing, in addition to carrying a fundraising portfolio.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Process and acknowledge donations and enter data in Development donor database

+ Assist in the production of fundraising materials including but not limited to letters, emails, newsletters, proposals, PowerPoint presentations, and reports. This includes drafting original copy and editing documents

+ Assist with the execution of direct mail appeals and online fundraising appeals

+ Assist with maintaining relationships and correspondence with donors and prospects, including donor acknowledgement and recognition

+ Solicit sponsorships for ACCESS events

+ Support donor stewardship strategy

+ Identify possible grant opportunities for various ACCESS programs

+ Create and submit proposals and case statements in a timely manner

+ Assist with the writing, editing and submission of grant proposals

+ Create and manage relationships with prospective corporation and foundation funders and individual donors

+ Maintain Grants shared drive folder and fund development form collection process

+ Create analytical reports through donor database to guide fundraising strategy

+ May initiate contact with potential donors

+ Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

+ Intermediate concepts, principles and practices of fundraising/development

+ Donor database management

+ Donor relations and stewardship

Skill in:

+ Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office

+ Proficiency operating donor database system. Experience with Blackbaud products such as Raiser-s Edge or Altru is a plus

+ Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills

Ability to:

+ Work both independently and as part of a team, in a highly efficient and organized manner

+ Meet deadlines for several concurrent tasks, while setting priorities on emerging requirements and changing timelines

+ Track progress on tasks and handle follow-up as needed

+ Demonstrate customer service and professionalism with confidentiality and discretion

+ Maintain a high level of attention to detail

+ Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives

+ Incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes

+ Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines

+ Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

+ Be flexible and calm under pressure

+ Analyze and troubleshoot problems

+ Effectively utilize tools/resources to work efficiently

+ Demonstrate the highest level of personal and ethical standards

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

+ Minimum Degree Required:

+ Bachelor-s degree

+ Required Disciplines:

+ Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, English, Communications or related field

~and~

+ At least two years of professional level experience where demonstrated sales and business development with a track record of successfully meeting development quotas or any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources

Licenses/Certifications:

+ Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire: None

Working Conditions:

Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

Travel Required: Local and in-state travel, up to 10%

Working Environment: Climate controlled office

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