Posted on October 3, 2012

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Development Officer

Currently we are seeking a talented, experienced Development Officer who will — with laser focus — drive the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of foundation grantors and major donors. Foundation and individual giving combined goal of $2,000,000.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Manage a portfolio of foundations and major gift prospects and donors
• Identify potential foundation grantors and work with Program Directors to develop strategic proposals for support
• Support the ED with Major Gifts Campaign including strategy, cultivation, and asks
• Build long-term relationships with foundations and individual donors and prospects, identifying, cultivating, and stewarding their interests
• Using sound fundraising principles, develop long-term cultivation and stewardship strategies that utilize the expertise of staff and leadership in deepening donors’ commitment to the organization
• Assist in planning and executing major donor cultivation and stewardship events
• Maintain accurate foundation grantor and individual donor records and track contact in Raiser’s Edge
• Set and meet deadlines for writing letters of inquiry, grant proposals, reports, and other communications with funders
• Present to Board on fundraising goals and status

Requirements

• 3 + years of relevant experience in foundation grant writing and individual donor solicitation. Some government grant writing experience a plus
• Superb and impeccable writing skills
• Understanding of program budgets
• Proven strong communication/people skills
• Strategic thinker able to synthesize information and turn it into successful proposal
• Organized, entrepreneurial self-starter; able to identify what needs to get done, then willing and able to make it happen
• Great attention to detail and follow-through
• Sense of ownership; passionate for results
• Comfortable working with program directors to develop program goals and outcomes and to fulfill reporting requirements
• Technology Skills: Raiser’s Edge, Excel and Word. Quickbooks a bonus.
• Interest in urban sustainability/agriculture, environmental education/justice, and food security/nutrition

Preferred Qualifications

• You are passionate, enthusiastic ,and collaborative by nature
• You are mature, organized, and able to work on multiple projects with overlapping deadlines
• You are a skilled communicator and are inspired by mission-based work
• You have a great sense of humor – even when meeting tough deadlines

Application Instructions

Please email your resume and cover letter to nycdevelopmentjob2012@gmail.com with “Development Officer" in the subject head.