Posted on October 12, 2012

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Administrative Assistant

Job Duties

Development & Outreach (75%):

• Assist with planning and implementing a fundraising strategy for individual donors, businesses and foundations.
• Research and seek partnerships with other US organizations (i.e. social or charitable organizations).
• Assist with planning and production of fundraising events.
• Assist with drafting, and producing donor solicitations and updates for regular mail and electronic mail.
• Prepare correspondence to donors and foundation proposals.
• Manage tasks needed to submit foundation proposals.
• Work with graphic designer to update website and printed informational pieces.

Administrative Work (25%)

• Assist with preparation of reports, presentations and other informational material for meetings of Board of Directors.
• Maintain donor database on Giftworks software by entering and tracking donations. Knowledge of Giftworks donor software not required but past experience with other databases is helpful.
• Clerical work (i.e. filing, preparing mailings, copying).

Skills & Experience

• Fluency in Spanish language (speaking & writing) preferred but not required. Familiarity with Latin American, particularly Central American, countries (i.e. travel or personal history) helpful but not required.
• Past experience (minimum 3 years) in project management; or administrative assistant/consultant in development or marketing department of a non-profit organization.
• Experience recruiting and building relationships with foundation funders is strongly preferred, but not required.
• Strong writing skills, including drafting, editing, and proofing is required. Ability to write well in Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to manage projects and deadlines is required. Demonstrated ability to organize detailed projects.
• Knowledgeable of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint required and a familiarity with a database program, such as Giftworks or Raiser’s Edge is a plus.
• Knowledgeable of social media tools.
• Knowledgeable of MAC programs helpful (particularly IPHOTO) but not essential.
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and QuickBooks desired, but not essential.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Application Instructions

Apply by October 29, 2012 to: Veronica Sanchez, President NCFC Please submit a cover letter summarizing your fundraising and development experience along with your resume. Please submit documents electronically to: ncfckids@yahoo.com. Confidential emails with follow-up questions can also be submitted via this email address. Please, no phone calls.