Business Development Associate: Digital Partnership
Associates are expected to contribute a minimum of 5 hours per week and be responsive to emails within 48 hours.
SUMMARY:
The Associate:Digital Partnership, is responsible for strengthening core fund-raising services through the application of technology and new digital strategies.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects.
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Work towards the development of the organization's web and social media presence, initiating improvements in digital/ online operations and systems, and working with the Project Leader and Director to improve digital fundraising tools.
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Manage Donor correspondence, including reports, proposals, acknowledgment letters, etc.
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Lead proposal writing and year-end report writing for major gift acquisitions, finding new sponsors and renewals
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Working cross-departmentally, initiate and coordinate all web updates for Development
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Support Development’s growth in the digital arena by keeping up-to-date on current trends, and facilitating the implementation of new initiatives across the department
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Should be able to attend virtual team meetings as scheduled in the EST timezone.
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Develop standard operating procedures & documents for the department where necessary.
EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:
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A broad understanding of the growing importance of digital fundraising and online presence for a sophisticated fundraising office.
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A high overall level of computer proficiency and a strong understanding and interest in social media, email and other online marketing tools is essential.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work successfully across multiple departments are important.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity in relation to information and documentation
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Associates degree completed or equivalent work experience (6 months to 1-year full time paid corporate/non - profit work experience).
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Must be a self-starter who can prioritize tasks with limited supervision