Posted on October 30, 2009

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Development Associate

Sakhi for South Asian Women, a 501(c)(3) non-profit community-based organization, is an innovative anti-domestic violence agency begun in June 1989. Sakhi for South Asian Women exists to end violence against women. We unite survivors, communities, and institutions to eradicate domestic violence as we work together to create strong and healthy communities. Sakhi uses an integrated approach that combines support and empowerment through service delivery, community engagement, media advocacy, and policy initiatives. In 20 years, Sakhi has supported thousands of survivors of violence through non-residential services delivery, mobilized community change toward abuse, and enhanced institutions to better serve survivors and the South Asian community. Sakhi is recognized as a local, regional, and national leader in its field. Sakhi currently has six full-time staff members as well as a vibrant board and volunteer pool. For more information on Sakhi, please visit our website at www.sakhi.org.

Position Responsibilities

The Development Associate will be responsible for helping to plan and execute a comprehensive grants and contracts management fundraising strategy to support Sakhi's program work, operations, and growth. Sakhi's grants management includes grants cultivation, writing grant proposals and reports, government contracts management, and long-term fundraising strategy development.

The Development Associate's key areas of work include the following and additional duties as needed:

Grants and Contracts Solicitation and Management

• Prospecting, researching, and writing grant proposals.
• Ensuring timely, accurate, and complete program and financial reporting.
• Maintaining an accurate grants calendar and documentation.
• Managing government contracts, paperwork, and invoicing for reimbursements.
• Serving as a liaison with program officers and contract managers.
• Compiling program and outcomes data and financial information from staff.

Program and Donor Information Management

• Helping maintain Sakhi's donor management database.
• Collecting grants information for annual report, letters of acknowledgement to donors, and audit.
• Tracking fundraising revenue and information for regular reporting to Executive Director and Board.

Qualifications

• Significant and demonstrated success in a range of development activities, including major grants solicitation and government contracts management.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing, budget development, accounting, and financial reporting.
• Planning, management, and fundraising skills. Demonstrable success working with a comprehensive development program. Experience working with multiple fundraising vehicles.
• Strong administrative, financial, and organization skills. Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office and donor management databases.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to engage with diverse communities and audiences.
• Excellent public speaking skills and leadership qualities. Experience with non-profit and community-based work preferred.
• Experience working with multiple staff, volunteers, and program responsibilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work well under pressure and juggle multiple time-sensitive tasks. Salary range commensurate to experience. Benefits package included.

Application Information

Interviews will be scheduled as resumes from candidates with appropriate qualifications are received. Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references to contactus@sakhi.org or to:

Search Committee: Development Associate
Sakhi for South Asian Women
P.O. Box 20208
Greeley Square Station
New York, NY 10001

No phone calls please!

Job Type: Development/Fundraising
Organization Type: Nonprofit Organizations