Development Generalist

Job Title: Development Generalist

Job Status: Full-time

Job Summary: Under direct supervision, the Development Generalist uses intermediate skills obtained through experience and training to support in all aspects of fundraising and development including data-entry and database management, research, donor stewardship and outreach, writing and grant processing, in addition to carrying a fundraising portfolio.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process and acknowledge donations and enter data in Development donor database
• Assist in the production of fundraising materials including but not limited to letters, emails, newsletters, proposals, PowerPoint presentations, and reports. This includes drafting original copy and editing documents
• Assist with the execution of direct mail appeals and online fundraising appeals
• Assist with maintaining relationships and correspondence with donors and prospects, including donor acknowledgement and recognition
• Solicit sponsorships for ACCESS events
• Support donor stewardship strategy
• Identify possible grant opportunities for various ACCESS programs
• Create and submit proposals and case statements in a timely manner
• Assist with the writing, editing and submission of grant proposals
• Create and manage relationships with prospective corporation and foundation funders and individual donors
• Maintain Grants shared drive folder and fund development form collection process
• Create analytical reports through donor database to guide fundraising strategy
• May initiate contact with potential donors
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Intermediate concepts, principles and practices of fundraising/development
• Donor database management
• Donor relations and stewardship

Skill in:

• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office
• Proficiency operating donor database system. Experience with Blackbaud products such as Raiser’s Edge or Altru is a plus
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills

Ability to:

• Work both independently and as part of a team, in a highly efficient and organized manner
• Meet deadlines for several concurrent tasks, while setting priorities on emerging requirements and changing timelines
• Track progress on tasks and handle follow-up as needed
• Demonstrate customer service and professionalism with confidentiality and discretion
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail
• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives
• Incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Be flexible and calm under pressure
• Analyze and troubleshoot problems
• Effectively utilize tools/resources to work efficiently
• Demonstrate the highest level of personal and ethical standards

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Degree Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree
• Required Disciplines:
  • Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, English, Communications or related field

~and~

• At least two years of professional level experience where demonstrated sales and business development with a track record of successfully meeting development quotas or any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire: None

Working Conditions:

Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

Travel Required: Local and in-state travel, up to 10%

Working Environment: Climate controlled office