AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

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Job SummaryWe seek a highly organized, energetic, motivated person with
superior communication, writing, and presentation skills. The Director
of Development will write and edit proposals, program reports, letters
of inquiry and budget narratives for foundations and government
agencies. This position is responsible for fundraising approximately 1
million dollars for the 2013 budget and developing a strategic
fundraising plan that complements the organizations strategic five year
growth plan. The position would require good analytical skills to
assemble information for successful grant submissions and the ability to
build partnerships with other organizations to execute collaborative
proposals. The Director of Development would work with the Executive
Director to develop an in-depth communications and development plan for
the organization. This position wouldfocus on writing grants and
identifying and cultivating new funding sources. Applicant should share
in our core beliefs of; youth-driven activities, community
collaboration, youth development, education and staff development.
Responsibilities
* Research and identify funding opportunities and program areas to
match organizational priorities.
* Oversee monthly programs reports and ensure compliance of all
funder expectations.
* Maintain and expand our base of individual donors, working to raise
their giving levels annually.
* Organize, manage and execute a calendar of events including, annual
gala celebration, friendraisers and other events designed to retain and
acquire new supporters.
* Write and send out press releases, monthly E-Newsletters and other
general outreach materials.
* Maintain and update YSC's DonorPerfect database with new
contacts and gifts received
* Coordinate production, mailing and follow-up of annual appeal.
* Assist in maintaining timely donor acknowledgement system for
individual, workplace, event gifts and pledges.
* Support the Board of Directors in identifying and soliciting gift
prospects, developing their fundraising capacity.
* Lead the YSC Advisory Council through quarterly meetings and
quarterly friendraisers.
Qualifications
* 2+ years of development, non-profit management or fundraising
experience
* Excellent written, oral, relationship building and communication
skills
* Commitment to the YSC's core beliefs with a track record of
innovation & achievement in their primary career
* Demonstrated successful record of fundraising from foundations,
corporations and government funders
* Degree in Development, Non-Profit Management, Business
Administration or a related field
* Experience using DonorPerfect, Raiser's Edge or iMIS database
* Must be comfortable working in a team environment
* Experience in event planning
* Social media expertise
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to:
jobs@youthspeakcollective.orgPlease include in the subject line:
"Director of Development".

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