Country: Aruba (The Netherlands), Bulgaria, United States of America
Closing date: 18 Jul 2015
Development Associate
The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) seeks to hire a Development Associate who will be an integral part of a small development team that is working to advance and shape the NDI development program. This position will report directly to the Director of Philanthropy.
Primary Responsibilities:
Special Events and Outreach Management
- Develop and manage all aspects of NDI special events including drafting and managing event budget; developing and sending marketing and event materials; preparing event program; managing all event logistics; managing event registration; maintaining donor database; and sending invoices and receipts;
- Develop and manage all aspects of board and donor trips, including: drafting and managing budgets; developing and sending marketing and event materials; managing all event logistics; maintaining donor database; sending of invoices and receipts; and liaising with trip attendees;
- Help plan and execute other special events for NDI’s Board of Directors, including dinners, quarterly Board meetings, and conference calls; and
- Liaise with other departments to support NDI internal events including room set-up and catering.
Fund Development:
- Oversee all stewardship activities for the development operation, including managing Raiser’s Edge database; managing correspondence; ensuring all acknowledgements are completed in a timely fashion; securing appropriate files and information within the office;
- Work closely and collaborate with his/her colleagues around special stewardship needs and outreach;
- Manage outreach to all NDI alumni and other solicitation appeals e.g., year-end giving, PayPal, online giving, etc.
Assist with important administrative needs and correspondence, including cost reconciliations, travel logistics, etc.
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four (4) years of work experience;
Demonstrated coursework and/or internships in philanthropic management, international development, political campaigning, organizational development, legislative affairs or related subject;
Experience with fundraising for nonprofit organizations preferred, especially in the area of special events;
Knowledge of and experience with Raiser’s Edge strongly preferred;
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff, donors, and NGO community;
Good oral and written communication skills to effectively present information and respond to questions;
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team;
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs; experience with Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive, G+, etc.) strongly desired;
Working knowledge of basic budget and accounting procedures;
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines;
Ability to apply discretion and maintain confidential information; and
Available for local travel; work during some evenings and weekends around special events will be required.
Non-US citizens applying for this position based in the U.S. must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.
NDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
To apply, please visit NDI"s website at: www.ndi.org/careers
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