DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
North County Humane Society
7/23/08

DEFINITION:
Assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising plan to build the success of NCHS including but not limited to direct mail campaigns, grants, online fundraising, sponsorships, special events, and donor identification, cultivation and solicitation.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Work with Director of Development to plan and implement a comprehensive plan to meet budget needs, reach financial goals and build reserves.  Identify, cultivate, solicit contributions and steward individuals, foundations and corporations.

• Identify grant opportunities on an ongoing basis, communicate with foundations to build relationships, prepare grant proposals monthly and ensure that necessary follow-up for awarded grants is completed.

• Assume primary responsibility for fostering revenue through special events of varying sizes and complexity.  Serve as overall producer of events, secure sponsors, oversee budget and supervise event logistics.  Recruit event committee members and determine specific responsibilities.  Manage committee efforts to reach financial goals of each event.

• Cultivate and steward sponsors to ensure ongoing corporate support.  Maintain periodic communication and ensure that appropriate appreciation is extended. Attend community meetings and events to steward existing donor relationships as well as to prospect new corporate relationships.

• Responsible for all direct mail including writing appeal letters and articles for donor newsletters.  Evaluate the effectiveness of all direct mail appeals. Identify and implement ways to increase annual giving. 

• Research, develop and implement strategies for increasing online fundraising efforts through a secure website giving mechanism.  Write copy for web-based giving.

• Exercise tact and independent judgment in dealing with the public.  Present a positive public image; develop and maintain working relationships with co-workers, board members, donors, vendors and animal welfare agencies.

• Other duties and related work as directed.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree and at least two (2) years of previous fundraising experience in a non-profit environment.  Must be versatile and have superior interpersonal and written communication skills to work with individuals, corporations, foundations and other animal welfare agencies.  Must have excellent computer skills and a command of the MS Office suite as well as the ability to perform internet research.  Must be organized and able to prioritize tasks.  Must be available to work a varied schedule and have the flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Must have a valid California driver’s license.

GENERAL ABILITY TO:
Multi-task; make phone calls; motivate volunteers; be detail oriented; work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced work environment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to odors, airborne particles including fur and toxic or caustic chemicals to infectious organisms, and frequent exposure to very loud noise, allergens and potential hostile persons and/or vicious animals.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C driver’s license which must be maintained throughout employment, is required at time of appointment.

Please send resumes to hr@nchumane.org or fax Attention: Aurora 760-757-3547; or mail to North County Humane Society and SPCA, 2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA  92058

Reports to:  Director of Development & Public Programs
Class:          Exempt

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MIRACOSTA COLLEGE
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
6/12/08

POSITION AVAILABLE:
One regular position, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. While this position is based on the main Oceanside campus, the person selected for this position will be subject to assignment to any District or event facility during any hours of operation.

COMPENSATION: Starting salary $6,430 or $6,782 per month DOE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. education equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
2. three to five years of directly related experience in fundraising/fund development; and
3. valid California driver license.

The classified application form can be downloaded from our website at http://www.miracosta.edu/jobs

EOE

MiraCosta College
Attn: Human Resources
One Barnard Drive
Oceanside CA 92056-3899
website: www.miracosta.edu
Job Line tape: (760) 795-6868; toll free outside the 760 area, 1-888-201-8480, ext. 6868
e-mail: jobs@miracosta.edu
fax: (760) 795-6867
TTY: (760) 757-4311

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San Diego Public Library Foundation
Development Assistant
6/12/08

Job Overview:
This position provides organizational, administrative, and marketing support to the development team. Reporting to the Office Manager, the position’s responsibilities include gift processing, light phone duty and assistance with producing correspondence and marketing materials.

Qualifications:

• Ability to follow directions and work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Must be accurate and detail oriented and possess strong organizational and time management skills
• A responsible, team player possessing a positive attitude and the ability to write and speak effectively
• Strong proficiency with PC
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Internet and email
  • Quickbooks accounting software is a plus
    
  • Raiser’s Edge database skills a plus
  • Illustrator skills a plus  
  • Photoshop skills a plus
• Knowledge of fax and copy machine
• Excellent customer service skills
• Research skills
• Flexibility in working different tasks
• Support other members of the development team.
• Become familiar with the culture and values of the San Diego Public Library and its Foundation and approach all tasks and responsibilities with those in mind

To Apply:

• If you believe you have what it takes to become a successful member of our team, please send your resume via e-mail to admin@supportmylibrary.org. Please make sure to reference “Development Assistant, ncpc” in your e-mail.

SDPLF is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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