Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net,and Nations in Transit. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.
Position Summary
The Development Associate will assist the Development Office to implement strategies for securing and sustaining financial support from a portfolio of foundation grants, and individual and corporate donors on behalf of Freedom House. The Development Associate will manage the day-to-day responsibilities of fundraising. This position is based in Washington, DC and reports to the Development Manager.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
- Background or demonstrated interest in foundation grant-making
- Strong interest in development and fundraising
- Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Background or demonstrated interest in human rights, democracy, and/or international affairs preferred
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, and persuasive written and oral communication skills
- Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times
- Proficiency with MS Office; and ability to learn a donor database such as “Salsa”
- Outstanding organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Ability to maintain composure, flexibility, and a sense of humor under tight deadlines
Some Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage administrative tracking of proposals, renewals, individual donors and development programs
- Research and identify new prospects, maintain relations with current funders and create and maintain prospect files
- Work in a collegial manner with all staff and donors
- Help plan and coordinate special projects and donor events such as recognition gatherings, trips, luncheons, special dinners, conferences, and one-on-one donor meetings
- Maintain donor records, create queries and reports, and mange donor acknowledgment process
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor database
- Assist in sending communication and tracking a caseload of active donor activities
- Draft fundraising materials for donors and prospects
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting with a low level of noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder may differ from those outlined in the job description and that other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job. Freedom House may add, change, or remove essential and other duties at any time.
We offer great benefits including:
- Generously subsidized dental insurance
- Generously subsidized vision insurance
- Generously subsidized health insurance with three options (HMO, POS, PPO)
- 100% employer paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
- 100% employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
- Supplemental/voluntary life insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous matching funds with 2 year 100% vesting schedule
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursable expenses
- Transportation pre-tax payroll deduction for metro, and garage parking in DC
- Generous paid vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement for graduate studies
- And much more……
How to apply:
Qualified and Interested applicants
We invite qualified candidates to complete an online application and submit a resume, and cover letter with salary history and desired salary (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) to:
https://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FREEHOUS…
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. without any restrictions need apply.
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