Fund Development Associate
Posted by: Imagine Housing
Description
Fund Development Associate
Job Announcement 2012
Imagine Housing empowers individuals and families, supports diversity and strengthens communities by developing permanent affordable rental housing and providing supportive services. We have an excellent reputation on the Eastside and in the Puget Sound region for our commitment to increasing the availability of affordable housing and as a leader in shaping public policy and affordable
housing advocacy. Over 25 years in the community, we have built or acquired 12 properties in five Eastside cities, serving more than 1,050 low-income individuals. We have capable, committed and supportive leadership in our highly regarded Executive Director and our fully engaged Board. Our staff is recognized region-wide for their expertise and commitment to our mission. We have a strong foundation of fundraising, including annual and special events, donor stewardship, successful grant writing, and foundation and corporate sponsorships. We also have an extensive base of support in the community, from donors to volunteers to legacy leaders. We have a proven track record of cultivating and stewarding major donors and moving them to higher levels of giving. Our fund development department is growing and presents great opportunities for a motivated and enthusiastic individual interested in developing a career in fund development.
The Fund Development Associate position is an outstanding opportunity with significant potential for growth and leadership. Imagine Housing is in a period of unprecedented growth with a strong vision for the future. We have a well-crafted strategic plan, and we are implementing this plan with significant success.
In supporting Imagine Housing’s communications and fundraising activities, the Fund Development Associate will work closely with the Annual Fund Manager, Major Gifts Officer and Executive
Director. You would be a member of a highly committed 17-person staff team in an organization that
nurtures and values a thriving and supportive work environment. This position offers a tremendous opportunity for the right person to join our staff, Board, Advisory Council and over 150 volunteers in building and preserving high quality affordable housing and delivering supportive services to low-income individuals and families in East King County.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and maintain Imagine Housing’s communication efforts by managing and posting weekly blog updates, regularly updating Imagine Housing’s social media pages and updating
Imagine Housing’s website - Serve as a staff liaison with Imagine Housing’s outsourced mail house to ensure successful mailings of publications
- Provide administrative, logistical and event support for Imagine Housing’s annual Auction and new Fall Breakfast
- Input, update and maintain all data for the annual Auction and new Fall Breakfast, including overseeing any volunteers who assume these responsibilities
- Manage grant deadlines in accordance with the annual Grants Plan, prepare some grants as directed, and compile and submit grant applications and accompanying materials
- Prepare packets of Imagine Housing publications and collateral materials for donor meetings
- Take the lead role in maintaining Imagine Housing’s donor database, including inputting donor information and gifts, entering and tracking grant submissions and gifts, pulling reports, and performing other database-related functions to support Fund Development activities
- Provide accurate, timely and authentic donor recognition for gifts
- Manage volunteers, delegating and coordinating as needed, particularly relating to the annual Auction, Fall Breakfast and any special group volunteer projects
- Take lead role in collecting volunteer hours from Department Directors and inputting the hours into the donor database
- Assist with coordinating community outreach presentations throughout the year
- Coordinate logistics for Imagine Housing’s events, including ground breaking ceremonies and grand openings for new properties
- Serve as the point-person for any third-party events that benefit Imagine Housing
- Perform other Fund Development duties as assigned
- Bachelors degree or a two year degree in a related field with 2 years of related experience in a
business or non-profit setting preferred. - Excellent Microsoft Office computer skills required, including word processing, spreadsheets,
database, PowerPoint presentations and other office software. - Ability to communicate clearly and diplomatically, both verbally and in writing.
- The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is reliable, dependable, has the ability to exercise
good judgment and work collaboratively in a team environment. This person will be able to work independently yet be willing to seek out guidance and review of their work. This person will be articulate, resourceful, easy to work with, and able to juggle many tasks under pressure and with frequent interruptions. - Valid WA driver’s license, reliable vehicle and valid auto insurance.
- Pass a criminal background check.
- High ethical standards and values.
- Passion for the mission and goals of Imagine Housing.
Work Schedule
Position is full time (40 hours per week), hourly, non-exempt position. Hours worked will be weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m, or at a mutually agreed-upon schedule. Overtime, eveningand/or weekend work also may be required.
Regular daily (work week) presence is required.
Salary and Benefits
Hourly range is from $15-$18/hour, with actual hourly rate determined based on experience.
Benefits include paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, company-paid medical, dental and life insurance and 401(k) matching contribution.
How to apply
To Apply:
By August 15, 2012, email a resume and cover letter. Include in your cover letter how you learned of this position and a description ofspecifically why you are an ideal candidate.
Send your resume and cover letter to info@ImagineHousing.org.
