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Sierra Club Seeks Development Associate
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The Massachusetts Chapter of
the Sierra Club is seeking to hire a Development Associate. The position
will be half-time and located in downtown Boston. Salary range
$22-24,000 plus benefits. Applications are due by 5 p.m.on March 26th.
Sierra Club Development Associate
Activities, Knowledge & Skills
- Plans, organizes and oversees all fundraising events and
activities including appeals, events, grant proposals, donor
identification and solicitation, and donor relations.
- Assists the Chapter in the development of annual fundraising goals
and objectives.
- Develops and carries out solicitation plans. Identifies funding
trends; develops and cultivates new funding sources.
- Ensures that the chapter operates in compliance with all national,
foundation and government grant requirements.
- Works closely with national staff to coordinate fundraising
efforts when appropriate.
- Recruits and trains volunteers to participate in the Chapter’s
fundraising programs and activities.
- Maintains the fundraising database and monitors the flow of funds,
including the receipt and acknowledgment of gifts.
- Monitors and prepares reports of fundraising progress. Provides
financial progress reports to the Club, Chapter, executive committees,
etc. Performs income forecasting.
- Writes grant proposals to solicit funding from private,
government, and public foundations.
- Develops and maintains expertise in the professional field by
reading current literature and attending seminars, conferences, and
meetings when possible.
- Performs miscellaneous duties as required.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- 2 years of prior experience in designing and managing fundraising
campaigns for environmental or other non-profit organizations.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in fundraising campaigns and individual
donor solicitation.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Skill in making presentations and public speaking
- Computer Proficiency
- Demonstrated ability and effectiveness in working with volunteers.
Please send cover letter and resume to:
and
please specify Development Associate in the subject line
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