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Development Officer for Sixth Street Shelter
Location:
Allentown, PA
Description:
The Development Officer raises funds for the Sixth Street Shelter, identifies and cultivates donors, directs special events and projects, and maintains cordial relationships with community groups. The Development Officer will be responsible for researching donor profiles, crafting and sending targeted donor communications and executing fundraising strategies to attract new donors and increase general donor activity. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS DEVELOPMENT Acts as point of contact for in-kind and monetary donations and prepares acknowledgement letters with support from the Office Administrator. Solicits donations and/or support from businesses and individuals. Plans, implements, and directs special events and projects. Coordinates direct mail appeals and bulk mailings. Develops and maintains materials to be used in solicitation of donations such as displays, brochures, and banners. Secures in-kind donations as needed for the operation of the Shelter. Coordinates timely acknowledgement mechanisms, provides stewardship plans for major donors, and helps director to move donors to higher giving levels. Analyzes donor database for best solicitation prospects, and helps identify other prospects in the community. COMMUNITY RELATIONS Provides tours of the shelter facility to donors and community partners. Represents the Sixth Street Shelter at community meetings in the absence of the director. Develops press releases and media materials in collaboration with the Director of Marketing. Educates volunteers, donors, and the general public on issues pertaining to homelessness. Makes presentations to community groups. Creates and distributes monthly e-newsletter and bi-annual print newsletter in collaboration with the Director of Marketing. Maintains social media presence. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Maintains donor database (Donor Perfect); prepares donor receipts. Maintains mailing list for the Sixth Street Shelter and updates regularly, as needed. Stays in contact with Administration's Office Manager for changes in media and press release list. Responsible for accuracy of data and donor records. Performs other duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS/LOCATIONS Site: Sixth Street Shelter Ferry Street Apartments Turner Street Apartments 219 North Sixth Street 600 Ferry Street 7th and Turner Streets Allentown PA 18102 Easton PA 18042 Allentown, PA 18102 Other: Some off-site work Frequent local travel and occasional overnight travel Occasional evenings and weekends BENEFITS Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Agency paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance 401 (k) Retirement Plan with agency contribution Generous Paid Leave Time- Vacation- 15 Days: Earn more time after 2- and 5-year anniversaries Sick- 9 days annually 10 Observed Holidays QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in communication-oriented field preferred Fundraising and development experience required Experience in donor research and use of customer relationship management system Experience interacting with a broad range of constituents via phone, email, video conference and in-person Experience with graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Site and/or Canva preferred Experience with social media preferred Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail is essential Excellent written and oral communication skills Demonstrated public speaking and presentation skills Valid driver's license and good driving record Personal vehicle or access to independent transportation required Proof of motor vehicle insurance (for use of personal vehicle) Criminal Record check required Child Abuse clearance required FBI Fingerprint clearance required
Company:
Community Action Committee Of Lehigh Valley
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPool
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