DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Primary responsibilities include:

• Drafting letters, emails and other correspondence on behalf of fundraising team to donors, corporations and prospects
• Drafting grant proposals
• Assisting in organizing our annual event and other fundraising-related events
• Prospect research
• Assisting Manager of Grants and Corporate Gifts with tracking corporate sponsors and fulfilling benefits
• Helping update, generate reports and set up fundraising campaigns in Salesforce, our online database system
• Providing administrative support, including some generating lists and coordinating mailings, as well as general support to the fundraising team and executive director, as needed
• Serving as backup receptionist: distributing mail, assisting with check deposit procedure, responding to general inquiries, greeting guests, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Minimum three years of fundraising experience, including database management experience
• Excellent writing skills and experience writing for fundraising purposes, as well as editing and proofreading skills
• Skill in all Microsoft Office applications
• Superior organizational skills; able to juggle multiple projects at once with keen attention to detail
• Flexibility and ability to thrive in a high-energy work environment; willingness to wear many hats and do what it takes to get the job done
• Enthusiasm for environmental protection

Desirable:

• Technical grant writing skills
• Document design experience
• Information technology skills and facility with computer hardware and networks
• Previous experience using Salesforce online database
• Experience in event planning
• Experience working in a non-profit advocacy setting
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent