Deadline: Open until filled.

To support its expanding programs, TreePeople is exploring new funding streams in 2010 and beyond. TreePeople seeks a new employee to provide administrative support for board and development/executive staff as they undertake major donor cultivation and solicitation.

TreePeople is a 36-year-old, highly respected and loved non-profit organization, dedicated to inspiring personal responsibility for the urban environment in Los Angeles, and sharing our work as a model for the world. TreePeople works in a team environment, and staff members sometimes take responsibility for a functional area as well as cross-functional initiatives or projects. Fundraising activities can fall into this category, requiring close coordination with staff members from other departments. Being in very casual, natural surroundings, while maintaining high professional standards, is an important part of the organization's culture.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Manage in-house logistics for major donor cultivation and solicitation (mailings, calls, meetings, etc.) for staff, development committee and board members
* Conduct research on major donor and other prospects
* Design and maintain monthly major donor database reports for all active solicitations and provide other data analysis as needed

SECONDARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide logistic support for small donor cultivation events
* Maintain records of contacts, meetings, solicitation schedule and events through TreePeople's CMS database system
* Support smooth database coordination between development department, technology team and RMT
* Other responsibilities and tasks as required

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
* College degree with a minimum of two years experience in development or related field
* Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills
* Computer literate; experience with Salesforce or other CMS databases
* Experience with small event logistics desirable
* Experience with or knowledge of environmental issues helpful

APPLICATION
Please email resume, cover letter, and salary history to Jodi Toubes, Sr. Manager, Human Resources.

Related Resources:
TreePeople- Development Associate