Development Associate, Casey Trees (Washington, DC)
Deadline: May 27, 2011
Casey Trees seeks to hire a Development Associate to help establish and grow our development department. The Development Associate will help solicit and cultivate individual, corporate and foundation donors and the systems needed for successful development efforts.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Grow Casey Trees' individual, foundation and corporate donor base
* Support, grow and oversee systems for regular, meaningful recognition of donors
* Seek out new sources of individual, corporate and government grant opportunities
* Maintain donor database (Convio)
* Write high quality, compelling solicitation letters and electronic appeals
* Coordinate and/or write grant proposals and reports
* Respond to gift giving inquiries from the general public
* Develop and execute plans to promote general gift giving and specific appeals
* Direct Casey Trees' participation in the Combined Federal Campaign
* Manage development webpages ensuring content is fresh, accurate and consistent
* Facilitate staff and Board discussion regarding development goals and needs
* Interview donors for communication pieces
* Represent the organization at events
QUALIFICATIONS
* Demonstrated interest in the Casey Trees' mission.
* Bachelor's degree with two or more years professional experience, preferably in nonprofit
development
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Grant writing experience highly desirable
* Experience coordinating and prioritizing multiple projects within a deadline-driven environment
* Superior attention to detail and superb follow-up skills
* Able to create and maintain good working relationships with internal and external partners
* Ability to work independently and as a team member
* Experience with donor database programs
POSITION DURATION AND COMPENSATION
This position is full-time. Salary range of $39,000-41,000 commensurate with experience. Benefits are included. Start date is July 5, 2010.
TO APPLY
Please email the following items to Jared Powell, Director of Communications, at jobs@caseytrees.org:
* Letter of interest
* Resume
* Writing sample such as a solicitation letter or prospect profile (3 examples)
* Contact information for three references
Enter "Development Associate" only into email subject line. All applications must be received by May 27, 2011. No telephone or email inquiries please.
