MAJOR GIFTS FUNDRAISER:
Coordinator of Corporate Relations and Major Gifts
Looking for the right person – one who loves a fast paced environment and thrives on raising money for great causes – to support Parenting Resource Associates’ (PRA) continued growth and mission success
Position Responsibilities and Challenges
This 25 hour a week position, with the option of expansion to full-time in September 2008, will report to and work closely with the Executive Director, be a member of PRA’s Senior Staff (of 6), and be an integral part of a growing Development Team, as PRA grows its Development operation. For PRA to continue to grow its services and revenues at approximately 50% a year, building a top-notch Development Team is of critical importance. The Coordinator of Corporate Relations and Major Gifts will hold shared responsibility for: nurturing and expanding Corporate Relations and Major Gifts portfolios; Sponsorship recruiting for fundraising events; and working on all aspects of the Development operation. Major Gifts/Events goal for this year is $300,000 (total budget of $600,000) and will increase to $500,000 - $600,000 for fiscal ’09.
The Coordinator of Corporate Relations and Major Gifts will have specific responsibilities as follows:
Corporate Relations: Help grow a solid, data-based program of corporate solicitation, support, and stewardship.
• Manage and solicit some of current portfolio of Corporate supporters
• Identify, engage and solicit new Corporate partners
• Ensure excellent stewardship – phone, written reports, publicity, press
• Appropriate data management
• Staff Corporate Events
Major Gifts: Help grow a solid, data-based program of major gift prospects, solicitation, and stewardship
• Manage and solicit some of current portfolio of Major Gift supporters
• Identify, engage and solicit new Major Gift supporters
• Ensure excellent stewardship – phone, written reports, publicity, press
• Appropriate data management
• Plan and staff Private Events
Events/Sponsorship:
• Research and engage sponsors for PRA’s major public fundraising events
• Help ensure overall success of events
Development and Communications Team
• Member of Development and Communications Team, working with the Executive Director, Director of Operations, and Communications/Events Coordinator
• Help develop and implement an annual development and communications plan
• Collaborate on data management, budgets, and intern assignments
QUALIFICATIONS
• Passion for non-profit fundraising
• Direct or related experience preferred – not essential
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Enthusiasm about PRA’s mission
• Proven ability to meet multiple deadlines, balance numerous projects, and work independently.
• Flexibility and ability to work collaboratively and productively in a dynamic, change-driven, and informal office environment.
• Technology competency, including email proficiency
• A college degree is preferred, but not essential
• Corporate and private foundation grants experience a plus
TO APPLY
Applications will be reviewed as received. Applications should include a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your salary requirements, and your resume. Applications will be accepted by email only and should be sent to pralexma@aol.com. Please put the job title (“Coordinator of Corporate Relations and Major Gifts”) and your name in the subject line.
More information about Parenting Resource Associates (PRA) may be found at: www.parentingresourceassociates.org
PRA is an equal opportunity employer.
It is NOT ok to contact this poster with commercial interests.
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