Job Title: Development Officer
Organization: Free the Slaves
Location: Washington DC
Salary:
FT Regular
 
Job Description:
Free the Slaves is currently seeking a dynamic, organized, detail-oriented
and highly-motivated candidate to fill the position of Development Officer.
 
A new position created due to organizational growth, the Development Officer
will integrate excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational
skills to develop and cultivate relationships with all potential and
existing funders. The Development Officer will report to the CEO, and will
work closely with the President and CEO to support the cultivation,
stewardship, and solicitation of donors. This position will be based in the
DC headquarters of Free the Slaves, though travel will be required. This
will include helping to plan and execute development strategies around Free
the Slaves' annual high-profile event in Los Angeles, and other smaller
events in other cities.
 
 
Responsibilities
 
Support the CEO and other senior staff in the cultivation, stewardship, and
solicitation of existing donors, including but not limited to developing
donor strategies, drafting and managing donor communications, writing donor
proposals, and conducting donor visits
Develop new prospects through research, planning and executing
point-of-entry events, and launching creative development initiatives
Create and manage development systems to support development operation,
including prospect management reports, major donor files, contact reports,
donor acknowledgement processes, and related database activities
Collaborate with colleagues in development department in support of top
annual fund donors, particularly through donor solicitations
Provide general development support as needed
Support with leadership level of annual fund
 
 
Qualifications:
 
A minimum of 2 years of relevant development experience is strongly
preferred
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated success using writing and presentation skills to increase
revenue-generating opportunities, preferably for a nonprofit organization
Ability to successfully develop and cultivate relationships with a wide
variety of constituents
Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention
to detail
Strong computer skills; experience with Raiser's Edge a plus
Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with strong
interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task
Commitment to the mission of Free the Slaves and passion for ending slavery
Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience
 
 
Organizational Overview
 
Free the Slaves provides a generous compensation package, including
competitive salaries, 15 days paid vacation, 15 days paid personal leave
time and 100% employer-paid PPO insurance (health, dental and vision).
 
How to Apply:
Applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples (each
under 3pp) to careers@freetheslaves.net with 'Development Officer Search' in
the subject line. Preference will be given to candidates who submit their
application by August 18, and can be available to travel to Free the Slaves'
Freedom Awards celebration in Los Angeles September 15, 2008.
 
Free the Slaves is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
committed to workplace diversity.
Organization Web Site: www.freetheslaves.net
 
Email replies to: careers@freetheslaves.net