Job Opening

Development Associate

Job Description

 The Development Associate will report to the Director of Development and work closely with the entire Development Team including the Events Manager, Development Officer and Communications and Public Relations Specialist along with other staff members to raise the necessary funds for Lazarus House.  This position provides an opportunity to learn and/or expand one’s experience in all aspects of fundraising. Duties will include but are not limited to:

1. Manage a portfolio of foundation funders including writing proposals, reports and correspondence.
2. Track progress on all foundation funders and provide stewardship support as needed.
3. Lead production, implementation and analysis of two direct mail campaigns each year.
4. Work with Development team on cultivations, asks and overall development strategy.
5. Attend and help coordinate Development Committee meetings and their related activities.
6. Assist with prospect research and identification of individuals, foundations, corporations, civic organizations, schools and churches.
7. Give tours to potential and current donors.
8. Help maintain donor information in Raiser’s Edge Data Base including reports and analysis
9. Assist with other potential campaigns and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate strong commitment to mission of Lazarus House Ministries
• 1-3 years fundraising experience including grant writing
• Ability to work individually as well as in a team environment
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with great attention to detail
• Outstanding communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to write concisely with strong proofreading skills
• Donor Management Systems experience, ideally Raiser’s Edge preferred
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel & Powerpoint)
• Bachelor’s Degree; bi-lingual (English-Spanish) a plus

 To apply in confidence, send cover letter with salary requirements and resume to:

SUBJ:   LHM DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE Search, O'Brien Consulting Services, 171 Swanton Street, Unit 72 Winchester, MA 01890, EMAIL: OCSMAIL@COMCAST.NET

No agencies please